
April 2025 working bee
Our next working bee is planned for Sunday 6th April from 10AM-12PM.
Full details to be confirmed closer to the date.

March 2025 working bee
Our next working bee is planned for Sun 16 March from 10AM-12PM.
We will return to our most recent planting area just north of the old Maroondah Aqueduct pipe bridge. Access is by foot via the laneway off Hamish Court or Warrool Crt, Greensborough. Refer to map if you are not yet familiar with the area.
Activities will include:
Spreading mulch
Removing tree guards where plants have outgrown them
Potting up native seedlings in preparation for future planting
Removing rubbish
It is unlikely that we will do any planting at this working bee unless we get a lot of rain between now and then.
Please bring your own:
Drinking water
Sun protection
Gardening glovers
Sturdy footwear and clothing

November 2024 planting day and end of year BBQ celebration
Our next activity is planned for Sun 10th November from 10AM-12PM. This will be followed by a BBQ lunch to celebrate what has been a fantastic year for the group.
To assist with our planning, please RSVP here via the Eventbrite link.
We will return to the main site we have been focusing on this year located to the north of the old Maroondah Aqueduct pipe bridge. The site is accessible by foot via the laneway off Warrool Court or Hamish Court, Greensborough. See map below if you are not yet familiar with the location.
The main activity will be planting. We will also set up a propagation table where there will be the opportunity to pot up some native seedlings in preparation for future planting.
All tools and plants will be provided.
Please bring your own:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy footwear, and clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen etc.)
Rain jacket (weather depending)
Drinking water

Planting day
Our October working bee is scheduled for Sun 6th Oct from 10AM-12PM.
We will return to the main site we have been focusing on this year located to the north of the old Maroondah Aqueduct pipe bridge. The site is accessible by foot via the laneway off Warrool Court or Hamish Court, Greensborough. See map below if you are not yet familiar with the location.
The main activity at this working bee will be planting. We will also set up a propagation table where there will be the opportunity to pot up some native seedlings in preparation for future planting.
All tools and plants will be provided. We will finish the working bee with tea and coffee and scones or other sweets.
Please bring your own:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy footwear, and clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen etc.)
Rain jacket (weather depending)
Drinking water

September 2024 planting day
Our next group activity scheduled for Sun 8th September from 10AM-12PM.
We will allow our recent planting area to rest and return to one of our previous sites, located to the south of the old Maroondah Aqueduct pipe bridge. The site is accessible by foot via the laneway off Warrool Court or Hamish Court (Greensborough). See map if you are not yet familiar with the location.
The main activity will be planting. We will also set up a propagation table where there will be the opportunity to pot up some native seedlings in preparation for future planting.
All tools and plants will be provided. We will finish the working bee with tea and coffee and scones or other sweets.
Please bring your own:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy footwear, and clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen etc.)
Rain jacket (weather depending)
Drinking water
I hope to see you there!
Location of planting site, September 2024.

Planting day
At this working bee we will continue planting and spreading mulch at the new site located to the north of the old aqueduct pipe bridge. The closest access point is via the laneway off Hamish Court, Greensborough. See map below if you are not yet familiar with the location.
We will also set up a propagation table where there will be the option of potting up some native seedlings to prepare them for future planting. This is a great activity for anyone who would like to learn more about plant propagation, and for people who would prefer not to be working on the slope which is quite steep in parts at this site.
All tools and plants will be provided. We usually finish the working bee with tea and coffee and scones or other sweets.
Please bring your own:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy footwear, and clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen etc.)
Rain jacket (weather depending)
Drinking water
Safety note: Please stay safe, wear appropriate PPE, look out for others, and work to your own ability and comfort. The main hazard at this site is the steep slope, so sturdy footwear is important. We always carry a first aid kit, and several members are trained in first aid.
Map showing the location of the planting area and other notable landmarks. The closest access point is via the laneway off of Hamish Court, Greensborough.

Planting and propagation day
At this working bee we will continue planting and spreading mulch in the new site to the north of the old aqueduct pipe bridge. The closest access point is via the laneway off from Hamish Court, Greensborough. See map below if you are not yet familiar with the location.
We will also set up a propagation table where there will be the option of potting up some native seedlings to prepare them for future planting. This is a great activity for anyone who would like to learn more about plant propagation, and for people who would prefer not to be working on the slope which is quite steep in parts at this site.
All tools and plants will be provided. We usually finish the working bee with tea and coffee and scones or other sweets.
Please bring your own:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy footwear, and clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen etc.)
Rain jacket (weather depending)
Drinking water
Safety note: Please stay safe, wear appropriate PPE, look out for others, and work to your own ability and comfort. The main hazard at this site is the steep slope, so sturdy footwear is important. We always carry a first aid kit, and several members are trained in first aid.
Map showing the location of the planting area and other notable landmarks. The closest access point is via the laneway off of Hamish Court, Greensborough.

Planting and propagation day
At this working bee we will continue planting and spreading mulch in the new site to the north of the old aqueduct pipe bridge. See map below if you are not yet familiar with the location.
We will also set up a propagation table where there will be the option of potting up some native seedlings to prepare them for future planting.
Note that the site is on a fairly steep slope. Please stay safe and work to your own ability and comfort.
All tools and plants will be provided. We usually finish the working bee with tea and coffee and scones or other sweets.
Please bring your own:
Gardening gloves
Sturdy footwear, and clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen etc.)
Rain jacket (weather depending)
Drinking water
Map showing location of the site and access options. The closest access point is the laneway off Hamish Court, Greensborough.
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