Rewilding the Diamond Creek for wildlife and community

Next date: Sunday, 16 March 2025 | 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM

Nillumbik Shire Council, Edendale, Friends of Edendale and Melbourne Water are working together to build a healthier future for the Diamond Creek, and the wildlife it supports.

Join us at Rewilding the Diamond Creek for wildlife and community

Topics include:

Keynote speaker: Ann McGreggor OAM – President of the Merri Creek Management Committee
Keynote speaker: Josh Griffiths – Platypus Ecologist
Melbourne Water: waterway strategies, plans and grant opportunities
Nillumbik Counci: Diamond Creek vision, the role of Friends of Groups, Intro. to Nature Restoration
Friends of Edendale: a walk and talk along the Diamond Creek and the FOE revegetation works
Diamond Creek 2050: Pathways to a Thriving Future – Idea generation activity

The day will be broken into morning and afternoon sessions.

How the day will flow:

Checkin (9:30am to 10:00am)
The morning session (10:00am to 12:15pm) - Catchment Focus
Light lunch will be provided from 12:15pm
The afternoon session (1:00pm to 3:30pm) - Diamond Creek Focus

Come for the whole day or choose the morning or afternoon sessions.

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to environmental stewardship, this forum offers inspiration, knowledge, opportunities to take action, and be a part of the Diamond Creek’s future.

This is a free event, but spaces are limited. Register now to be part of this exciting movement to protect and restore Diamond Creek for future generations.

Together, we can create a healthier, more resilient Diamond Creek

Keynote Speakers

Ann McGregor OAM is an environmental planner who has been involved in Merri Creek organisations since 1976. She was a founder and co-convenor of Brunswick Merri Creek Action Group (1976-1989), Secretary of the Merri Creek Coordinating Committee (1980-1987), Secretary of Merri Creek Management Committee (2000-2012) and President since 2012. She has been a Friends of Merri Creek Committee member, Vice- President and co-ordinator of bird surveys for many years.

Josh Griffiths is the Senior Wildlife Ecologist and Program Manager at EnviroDNA. Josh has researched platypus ecology and population status for over a decade including the development of eDNA techniques to improve monitoring of this elusive species