Plant Identification Walk

Yarra City Council

Join us for a guided hike through Yarra Bend Park to explore the biodiversity that exists within our urban spaces.

F.A. Andrews Reserve Playground

Nature Connection in Yarra

Explore Yarra’s natural spaces! Join guided walks, learn from experts, and take climate action to protect biodiversity.

Join us for a guided hike through Yarra Bend Park with <a href="https://www.mappaoutdoor.com/" title="https://www.mappaoutdoor.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mappa Outdoor</a> to explore the biodiversity that exists within the green spaces so close to the city centre. Led by an ecologist, we'll learn about the differences and impacts of native, introduced, and invasive plant species on our local ecosystem.Attendees will learn to identify plant species common to the Yarra City area and witness the incredible impact community conservation efforts can have on the health of our environment. Date? Saturday 9th AugustTime? 8.30 - 10amMeeting point? F.A. Andrews Reserve PlaygroundFind here on Google Maps - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B048'19.2%22S+145%C2%B000'01.2%22E/@-37.8053333,145.0003333,899m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d-37.8053333!4d145.0003333?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B048'19.2%22S+145%C2%B000'01.2%22E/@-37.8053333,145.0003333,899m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d-37.8053333!4d145.0003333?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">37°48'19.2"S 145°00'01.2"E - Google Maps</a>If travelling by car, you can park along the Yarra Boulevarde OR you can enter via the footbridge from Gipps St (around the Abbotsford Salvos area).To minimise disruptions to the guided walk and talk, we kindly ask that you do NOT bring your dogs along to this event.What to bring? Comfortable walking shoes, raincoat, water bottlePlease note there are no toilets at the location, the nearest public toilets are at Abbotsford Convent or Studley Park golf course.

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