Bushcare’s Major Day Out is a national day of community participation to restore
remnant bushland.

This year it will be held on or around Sunday 11 September and there are five
local Maroondah sites among the 270+ sites across Australia.

CRISP (Community of Ringwood Indigenous Species Plant) Nursery, 17 Greenwood
Ave, Ringwood
3 September, 10am–3pm
Find out more about local native plants and get useful tips for designing and
establishing a habitat to attract native birds.
Contact: 9879 3911 or crisp@melbpc.org.au

Bungalook Conservation Reserves, between Ormond Place and Tereddan Drive,
Kilsyth South
10 September, 9.30am–1pm
Take a nature walk to see highlights of this nationally significant cluster of
reserves, with plenty of wildflowers and birds. Help with hand removal of weeds
and litter collection.
Contact: Dr Graeme Lorimer on 0403 229 862 or graeme@meg.org.au

– Mullum Mullum Creek, 50-52 Jeffrey Drive, Ringwood
11 September, 10am–1pm
Help spread mulch and plant indigenous plants along a popular walking/cycling
track next to the creek.
Contact: Alan Strachan on 0417 541 483 or alanstrachan@bigpond.com.au

Warrien Reserve, Warrien Road, Croydon North
11 September, 9am–12.15pm
Come and meet other enthusiastic local people caring for Warrien Reserve – a
designated Site of Biological Significance in the City of Maroondah. Activities
include general bushland maintenance. All welcome including kids (with
supervision). Free refreshments.
Contact: David Pockett on 0433 486 333 or friends@warrien.org

– Warranwood Reserve, Kardinia Crescent, Warranwood
11 September, 10am–2pm
Get involved in a planting activity around the wetlands and join others for a
free BBQ lunch. All ages are welcome, but small children need constant
supervision around the wetlands.
Contact: Margaret on 9876 3094 or warranwoodRes@hotmail.com