Australian Grasses at Westgate Park

Take a visit to Parks Victoria’s Westgate Park off Todd Road, lots to see right now, yellow and blue small native plants amongst the Australian grasses that have been planted by the Friends Group.

Good for bird watching.

Friends of Westgate Park need volunteers to help improve our park.

When:

    * Every Monday and Tuesday (except Public Holidays) and stay as long as you like from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm
    * Every third Sunday in the month and stay as long as you like from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm

Where:

Westgate Park (right under the Westgate Bridge on the Port Melbourne side of the Yarra). If you are not local, it’s so easy to get there from the Westgate Freeway. The car park is off Todd Road between the Herald-Sun printing plant and Cook Street in Port Melbourne. Melway Map 56 F1. We meet at the Friends of Westgate Park compound that is on the park boundary fence we share with the Herald-Sun printing plant.

What you will be doing:

You will be assisting the Friends of Westgate Park in their vision of improving the park by increasing plant diversity, improving water quality and the recreation of habitat that once existed in the area.  This involves a whole range of tasks that are tailored to meet the interests and physical capabilities of the participants.  Activities include planting of trees, shrubs, under story plants and grasses. There is some expertise in the group that will help increase your knowledge of indigenous plants.  We prepare garden beds for planting by spreading mulch; an activity welcomed on cold mornings!

What to wear & bring:

Wear old clothes and enclosed robust shoes or boots.

Tea, coffee and cold drinks are supplied. Bring your lunch if you plan to stay over lunchtime.

For details contact:   Tony Flude 0400 770 254 or email: tonyflude@alphalink.com.au