About Yarran Dheran
A treasured pocket of native bushland in the Mullum Mullum Valley, cared for by a passionate team of community volunteers in partnership with the City of Whitehorse.
About the Advisory Committee
The Yarran Dheran Advisory Committee is an energetic and enthusiastic team of community volunteers, appointed by the City of Whitehorse to provide practical support and advice to Council on managing the reserve. Working hand-in-hand with Council, our role as volunteers is to care for, maintain, and enrich this precious 7-hectare bushland reserve in the Mullum Mullum Valley, protecting and enhancing its biodiversity and fostering community understanding and appreciation of its environmental, recreational, social, educational, spiritual and cultural values.
Community members, students and nature lovers of all kinds are welcome to volunteer or join the Friends Group that undertakes monthly working bees.
Every Sunday, you'll find our dedicated volunteers hosting the Information Centre to introduce visitors to the reserve, to assist with identification of species, and to provide information about environmental activities and learning opportunities.
Connecting the Community with the Reserve
Beyond maintaining the ecological values of Yarran Dheran and the habitat that supports its wildlife, we also nurture and encourage public connection. We do this not only by offering events, guided walks, and citizen science initiatives like WaterWatch and wildlife surveys, but also through encouraging visitors to value the reserve.
Citizen Science
Take part in WaterWatch, wildlife surveys, and other citizen science initiatives that build long-term ecological data for the reserve.
Record Your Sightings
Contribute to our long-standing local sightings program, or record observations on iNaturalist using the Yarran Dheran Biodiversity project.
Helping Care for the Reserve
Visitors can help us care for the reserve and the wildlife that calls it home. Here's how.
Tread Lightly
Please don't pick flowers, remove plants or leave litter. The reserve's biodiversity depends on every visitor leaving it as they found it.
Report Vandalism or Rubbish
Spotted dumping or damage? The easiest way to report it is the Snap, Send, Solve app.
Injured Wildlife
If you find injured wildlife, please contact a Wildlife Rescue organisation. Contact details are on our FAQ page.
Get Involved
Community members, walkers, students, and nature lovers of all kinds are welcome to visit, and to enjoy this special reserve. We encourage you to also consider supporting the reserve by becoming a volunteer.
Join the Friends Group
Take part in monthly working bees on a casual or regular basis, helping with planting, weeding and reserve care.
Citizen Science
Contribute to projects like Waterwatch, wildlife surveys or ClimateWatch and help build long-term ecological data.
Share a Special Skill
Contribute photography, design, writing, science or trades expertise on a once-off or irregular basis.
Join the Advisory Committee
Help shape the reserve's stewardship by joining the committee that advises the City of Whitehorse on its management.
Our Supporters
Yarran Dheran's programs are supported by local community groups and organisations who share our commitment to caring for the reserve.
