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Abbotsford Riverbankers
Our mission is to help transform this degraded, weed-infested ribbon of riverland into a healthy riparian corridor as part of Melbourne’s most important river system.
Anna Ridgway
0435 038 152
anna@abbotsfordriverbankers.org.au
https://www.abbotsfordriverbankers.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/AbbotsfordRiverbankers
Action Sweetwater Creek Inc
To protect and improve the biodiversity of Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve by working to return the area to natural indigenous bushland. We encourage the community to enjoy the beauty and ecology of the reserve.
Jenny Hattingh
0412 844 112
sweetwater.action@gmail.com
http://www.sweetwatercreek.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064856973247
Agnes Falls, Friends of
The “Friends of Agnes Falls” is a group of volunteers who care for the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve, in South Gippsland, near Toora, help to publicise the Falls, and share suggestions for further developments and improvements at the site.
Kathy Whelan
5688 1400
kathleencw@dcsi.net.au
https://visitsouthgippsland.com.au/place/toora/agnes-falls/
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfAgnesFalls
Aireys Inlet Coastal Reserve, Friends of
Dennis Leavesley
5289 7152
Altona Coastal Park, Friends of
Justin Weaver
9932 1000
ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Andrew’s Reserve, Friends of
Landcare, rubbish removal and bush regeneration in Andrew’s Reserve
Ben Golding
0411 673 531
foandrewsreserve@gmail.com
Tinyurl.com/foandres
ANGAIR
ANGAIR is dedicated to protecting our indigenous flora and fauna, and to maintaining the natural beauty of Anglesea and Aireys Inlet and their local environments.
Peter Forster
5263 1085
admin@angair.org.au
https://www.angair.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/angairaustralia
Antonio Park, Friends of
Luke Naismith
9872 3790
Ash Saddle, Friends of
Wendy Shepherd
5156 4106
Ashburton Creek Biodiversity Crew
ACBC (Ashburton Creek Biodiversity Crew) are a small welcoming local Friends group that have been caring for the Hill n Dale Park in Glen Iris/Ashburton, controlling weeds and carrying out significant revegetation along the line of the former Ashburton Creek (now channelled underground). The Crew meet every Wednesday at 8.30am along the Creek.
Alison Wright
0427 340 503
agw3146@gmail.com
www.kka.org.au
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Bacchus Marsh Grammar (Staughton Vale Campus)
To further extend the nature corridor for native flora and fauna between the National Park and their campus, Bacchus Marsh Grammar set about creating and restoring habitat and revegetating farmland cleared for grazing, with a mix of local indigenous plants.
David Gorton
03 5366 4800
gortond@bmg.vic.edu.au
http://www.bmg.vic.edu.au
https://www.facebook.com/BacchusMarshGrammarSchool?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Back Creek, Friends of
Robert Brierley
9836 3779
Brierley-robert@hotmail.com
http://www.friendsofbackcreek.org/
Back to Nettleton
Nettleton Park is an oasis in Glen Iris, situated at the confluence of Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) and Back Creek the western end of the park
Ruth Scharley
0408 515 168
back2nettletonfriends@gmail.com
https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/nettleton-park
Baden Powell Bushland Reserve, Friends of
Coralie Davis
59712184
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/bpbr/
Bahama Kumaris, Friends of
Jacqueline Russell
5971 1599
Balcombe Estuary Rehabilitation Group
The Balcombe Estuary Reserves Group Mt Martha is a friends group formed to preserve and restore the unique ecology of the Balcombe Estuary and Reserves.
Di Lewis
0447 160 288
info@berg.org.au
http://www.berg.org.au/
Balcombe Park, Friends of
Ian O’Loughlin
0412432618
ianoloughlin@optusnet.com.au
http://my3193.com.au/friends-of-balcombe-park/
https://www.facebook.com/Bayside-Environmental-Friends-Network-178293368874446
Bald Hills & Kings Flat, Friends of
Ian Gunn
5663 5577
Baluk Willam Flora Reserve, Friends of
Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve, near Belgrave, Victoria, is famous for its many species of orchid.
Caroline Durre
0412 333 008
cbdurre@gmail.com
http://fobw.rnr.id.au/
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Baluk-Willam-Nature-Conservation-Reserve-113055636828101/
Bannockburn Bush, Friends of
To support the Ballarat Environment Network and Geelong Landcare Network in Managing the Bannockburn Bushland Reserve for Biodiversity.
Stuart McCallum
0438 904 961
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/corangamite/bannockburn-bush/
https://www.facebook.com/FOBB2/
Barak Bushland, Friends of
Carolyn Mellor
0417 586 202
Bass Valley Bush, Friends of
Anne Westwood
5678 8483
bassbush@dcsi.net.au
Baw Baw NP, Friends of
David Hood
Secretary
0437 223 811
hoodlem38@hotmail.com
Bay of Islands Coastal Park, Friends of
Richard Stevens
foboicp@gmail.com
Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary, Friends of
Sue Forster
0431 688 606
sue.forster@optusnet.com.au
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/bc72bfac-409c-43a9-9457-5301bf4db03c/1
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/bay-road-heathland-sanctuary
Bayside Friends of Native Wildlife
Anne Jessel
info@bayfonw.org.au
https://www.bayfonw.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/Bayside-Friends-of-Native-Wildlife-137252919670864/
Bayside Roads, Friends of
Friends of Bayside Roads Litter Patrol was launched in 2017 to help clean up roadside litter, much of which finds its way into Port Phillip Bay.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/144464927858556
Beeac Swamp, Friends of
Frank Quinane
5231 1137
Belairs Park Friends
The aim of our group is to create a community of supporting people which can foster awareness of the natural values of the inner western area in Yarraville.
Tom Barton
0404 171 525
parkbelairs@gmail.com
https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Park/Bellair
Bellbird Dell, Friends of
To improve the biodiversity of the Dell and assist the community connect with it.
Anne Makhijani
0403 312 372
info@bellbirddell.org
https://www.bellbirddell.org
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094342720655
The Belmont Common, Friends of
Louise Hobbs
5222 2795
Birdrock Beach, Friends of
To advocate and be custodians of our local beach, working with stakeholders to rebuild the stairs, regular beach clean-ups and plantings and to create a flora, fauna and marine field guide for the area.
Becca Smith
0400 551 781
friendsofbirdrockbeach@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-Birdrock-Beach/61565388114861/
Bittern Bushland Preservation Society
David Stewart
5979 3583
Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society
Ann Clayton
9878 6585
badepf@gmail.com
https://bdtps.wordpress.com/
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Advisory Committee
P Dempsey
9878 6829
pdempsey@netspace.net.au
http://blackburnlakesanctuary.org/
Blackburn Creeklands Advisory Committee
Conserve the Blackburn Creeklands as an area that is primarily indigenous bushland recognising that the main uses of the park are to provide for recreation and the enjoyment of nature by the local community and a vital link in the regional bushland corridor.
John McMahon
0411 142 731
blackburncreeklands@gmail.com
https://blackburncreeklands.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BlackburnCreekies/
Black Hill, Friends of
Helen De Lacy
5423 4175
Black Rock & Sandringham Conservation Association
Craig Brunnen
0488 303 887
brunnenc@gmail.com
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/2193e2d8-120c-4632-8bb4-0b2735cc1770/1
Blairgowrie Friends of Mornington Peninsula National Park
Restoration of Blairgowrie region of Mornington Peninsula National Park and surrounding areas
Sally Eldridge
0419 290 857
email@bfmpnp.org
https://bfmpnp.org
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087339472443&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Blind Creek Billabong, Friends of
The Creek Reserve and the Agora Bushland (original Valley Heathy Forest) adjoining the development property are very important for protecting the habitat of all the land we care for. Our intention is to protect this bushland for future generations.
Jenny Rowe
0412 099 028
friendsofblindcreekbillabong@gmail.com
https://www.kes.org.au/volunteer/friendsgroups/FoBCB
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Blind-Creek-Billabong
Bogong, Friends of
The Friends are a group of people of all ages and from all walks of life who are interested in the conservation of the Bogong High Plains and adjacent peaks of the Alpine National Park.
Jim Harker
0402 099 476
jharker@icloud.com
http://www.friendsofbogong.org.au/
http://tinyurl.com/3jpqz7p
Boneseed Volunteer Care Unit
Stuart Weir
5986 3164
Box-Ironbark Forests, Friends of
5470 5161
info@fobif.org.au
www.fobif.org.au/
Bradshaw Bushland Reserve, Friends of
Friends of Bradshaw Bushland Reserve is a group that meets on 3rd Saturday of most months 10am to 12 to undertake weed control, litter and revegetation
Genevieve Bond
0432 050 923
fobbr2020@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069276683262
Braeside Park, Friends of
The Friends Group is made up of interested members of the local community whom volunteer time and help support Parks Victoria staff @ Braeside Park in Dingley/Braeside, Victoria.
Margaret Hunter
Phone Braeside Park on 8427 2027
information@braesideparkfriends.org.au
http://www.braesideparkfriends.org.au/
The Briars, Friends of
Sue Stevens
5974 3686
the.briars@morpen.vic.gov.au
Brighton Dunes, Friends of
George Leighfield
gleighfi@gmail.com
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/703c9990-16a9-446a-959f-843e924b0e1b/1
Brisbane Ranges NP, Friends of
We provide opportunities for people to meet socially and learn about the environment, ecology, flora, fauna, and history of the Brisbane Ranges National Park and Steiglitz Historic Park.
Colin Cook
0417 770 765
friends.brisbane.ranges@gmail.com
https://fobr.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/fobrnp/
Buchan Caves, Friends of
Peter Robertson
0429 014 055
ejbaddeley@pacific.net.au
https://fobc.org.au/
Buckley Falls, Friends of
Tony Woolford
5243 8833
Bungalook Conservation Reserves, Friends of
The Bungalook Conservation Reserves in Kilsyth cover 18-hectare and are considered nationally-significant with very high biodiversity, including two plant species not known from anywhere else.
Dr Graeme Lorimer
0403 229 862
graeme@meg.org.au
secretary@meg.org.au
https://meg.org.au/events/bungalook
Bunyip State Park, Friends of
Ian Vaskess
5968 1813
Burke Rd Billabong Committee of Management
Stanley Barker
0403 419 565
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/brbc/
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Candlebark Community Nursery Incorporated
Our objective is to support the conservation and enhancement of local biodiversity by growing and planting indigenous plants from the Maroondah, Manningham, Yarra Ranges and surrounding council areas. Volunteers are always welcome to join our friendly team at the nursery!
Elizabeth Fuller
0450 778 804
info@candlebark.org.au
https://candlebark.org.au/
Cassilis Historic Park, Friends of
Charlie Schroeder
5159 4460
Cathedral Ranges, Friends of
Cathy Olive
0419 872 245
Cardinia Creek Sanctuary, Friends of
Our objective is to restore our patch to provide habitats for native animals, birds, bugs, aquatic life etc.. the more hands the faster we can achieve and maintain our goals.
Jeanette Erhlic
0410 317 071
jeanette.ehrlich9@gmail.com
https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/directory_record/4115/friends_of_cardinia_creek_sanctuary
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofcardiniacreeksanctuary/
Chandlers Hill Parkcare Group
The Chandlers Hill Parkcare Group is a small group of dedicated individuals who are interested in caring for the environment around the hill, which is in the southern part of the greater Dandenong Ranges National Park.
Swee Oon
chandlershill@gmail.com
https://chandlershill.wordpress.com/about/
Cheltenham Park, Friends of
Val Tyers
0409792243
valerietyers@hotmail.com
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/8ae1a644-b053-4a29-ab8e-f5638f422d54/1
Cheong Park, Friends of
Assisting Maroondah City Council maintaining and improving Cheong Park in Croydon.
Susan Bailey
chrongcroydon@gmail.com
Cherry Lake, Friends of
Margot Roberts
9398 3264
ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/focl/
Chiltern-Mt Pilot NP, Friends of
Eileen Collins
5726 1484
nulgerong@westnet.com.au
http://friendsofchiltern.org.au/
Churchill Island Society, Friends of
Jill Allen
5956 7109
http://friendsofchurchillisland.org.au
Citizen Science Crew at Daangean
Hansi Wegner
0432307634
thecrewatdaangean@gmail.com
www.citizensciencecrew.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheCrewDaangean
Clematis Creek, Friends of
Rosemary Dale
9754 8641
Clover Arboretum, Friends of
Penny Cummins
5754 1332
https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/community/directory/friends-clover-arboretum
The Cobberas, Friends of
Jenny Edwards
5157 5556
www.friendscobberas.com.au
info@friendscobberas.com.au
Colley Street Bushland Reserve, Friends of
Helen Beaver
5978 6083
Collins Settlement Historic Site, Friends of
Ian Bell
5988 9561
Coolart, Friends of
Christine Wright
focoolartsecretary@gmail.com
Cootamundra Walk Advisory Committee
Margaret Witherspoon
9878 5998
WWMW@bigpond.com
Corroboree Tree, Friends of
John Addie
9696 2043
jaddie@labyrinth.net.au
Craigieburn Grasslands, Friends of
Wendy Moore
9354 2270
woobinda@pipeline.com.au
Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, Friends of
Cranbourne Friends, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, is an enthusiastic group of more than 600 members, who share a love of Australian plants and nature, and support Cranbourne Gardens.
Helen Kennedy
membership@rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au
www.rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au
Croydon Conservation Society
CCS works hard to protect and conserve the important things about the lovely Maroondah area; things like heritage buildings, canopy trees and wildlife.
Ken Whitney
9879 2247
rusticrise@bigpond.com
www.croydonconservation.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/CroydonConservationSociety
CRISP Nursery Inc
The ‘Community of Ringwood Indigenous Species Plant’ Nursery is a plant nursery run by volunteers who grow indigenous plants to put back into local parks, reserves and home gardens.
Anne McLean
info@crispnursery.org.au
https://www.crispnursery.org.au/
Cydelia, Friends of
Alison White
5383 6263
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Damper Creek Bushland Reserve, Friends of
Protecting the natural environment of Damper Creek Conservation Reserve and the surrounding open space
Dianne Carra
0400 883 687
secretary.dampercreek@gmail.com
https://www.friendsofdampercreek.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofdampercreek
The Dandenong Police Paddocks, Friends of
Lilla Orton
9764 9948
Dandenong Ranges NP, Friends of
Graham Barstow
9753 6685
Dandenong Valley Parklands, Friends Of
We are a community group that works to conserve and protect the natural environment of the Dandenong Valley parklands at Koomba Park, Bushy Park Wetlands, Nortons Park, Shepherds Bush, Jells Park, Chesterfield Farm and Corhanwarrabul Wetlands.
David Lumb
0438 630 938
dandenongvalleyfriends@gmail.com
http://www.dandenongvalleyfriends.org.au/
Darebin Creek, Friends of
The Friends of Darebin Creek was formed in 1995 to protect, restore and conserve the Darebin Creek and its adjacent parklands as a natural environment for the enjoyment of the community.
Nadine Richings
secretary@friendsofdarebincreek.org.au
http://www.friendsofdarebincreek.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofdarebincreek
Darebin Parkland Association
We work to protect, improve and advocate for the bushland character of the park, maintaining it as a wildlife haven and place to appreciate nature.
Graeme Vernon (Secretary)
info@fdp.org.au
https://www.fdp.org.au/
http://www.facebook.com/darebinpark
Darrabi Reserve, Friends of (Ferguson’s Paddock Hurstbridge)
Susie Walker
9719 7170
https://wikinorthia.net.au/friends-of-darrabi-aboriginal-native-food-garden/
The Dartmouth Unit, Alpine National Park, Friends of
Brett Lee
5159 9333
Day’s Mill, Friends of
Warwick Finlay
5824 1822
Donald MacDonald, Friends of
Anna Rabinov
0434236177
anna.rab22@gmail.com
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/ba7f6eaa-570d-413e-83b0-e34c71d67591/1
Down’s Community Farm
Down’s Community Farm on Old Wells Rd, Seaford. Adjacent to the beautiful wetlands, it’s a former farm, now a thriving community project with nourishing activities and sustainable values. Situated on traditional lands of the Bunurong people.
Maureen Griffin
0403 174 976
downsestatecommunications@gmail.com
https://www.downscommunityfarm.org/
https://www.facebook.com/DownsCommunityFarm/
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Earthcare St Kilda
Zoe Hogg
0402164482
info@earthcarestkilda.org.au
https://earthcarestkilda.org.au/
Eastern Otways, Friends of
The Friends of Eastern Otways share an interest in the natural environment and who would like to learn more about the Great Otway National Park and its flora and fauna, particularly its Eastern section.
Ellen Doxey
0404 357 011
info@feo.org.au
https://www.feo.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1457599224551800
Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands, Friends of
We help conserve the reserves and buffers of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands in Melbourne. Edithvale Bird Hide and Discovery Centre is open every Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm.
Margaret Hunter
info@edithvale-seaford-wetlands.org
www.edithvale-seaford-wetlands.org/
https://www.facebook.com/edithvaleseafordwetlands/
Edgar’s Creek, Friends of
Robert Burnett
9350 6467
robstock@live.com.au
www.foec.org.au/
Friends of Edgar’s Creek Thomastown
The Friends of Edgar’s Creek Thomastown aim to revitalise Edgar’s creek through community collaboration and advocacy, to support a thriving ecosystem and community enjoyment of the creek.
Lea Thornton
0419 878 287
foectt@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1383351449033804
Edna Walling at Bickleigh Vale Heritage Village, Friends of
Chris Jones
0419 532 262
www.bickleighvalevillage.com.au
Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve
The Reserve is approximately 58 hectares square and is one of the largest patches of native remnant vegetation in a larger area in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in Latrobe Valley.
Robert Mrzygloski / Bruce King
1300 367 700
latrobe@latrobe.vic.gov.au
https://ehhbreserve.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Edward-Hunter-Heritage-Bush-Reserve-Moe-186097258103210
Edwarde’s Lake, Friends of (FOEL) Guardians
The Friends of Edwardes Lake Guardians are a local group in Reservoir, Victoria, who protect and defend the waterway of Edwardes Lake and Edgars Creek Wetlands by caring for it by conducting litter collections and weeding.
Kate Jost
0401 752 344
friendsofedwardeslake@gmail.com
https://www.friendsofedwardeslake.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/foelguardians
Edwards Point Nature Conservation Reserve, Friends of
Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve is the last remaining stand of coastal woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula – home to a wide variety of indigenous plants and animals, and with beautiful views across Port Phillip Bay and Swan Bay.
Karin Shepherd
5257 1340
friends.edwardspoint@gmail.com
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/corangamite/fo-edwards-point/
http://www.facebook/friendsofedwardspointwildlifereserve
E.G. Ritchie Flora Reserve Friends
Pru Ervin
9889 6363
The Eltham Copper Butterfly, Friends of
Wayne Kinrade
8415 0935
waynekinrade@hma.com.au
Emu Bottom Wetland Reserve, Friends of
Garry Bartlett
9744 1923
gbartlett@netspace.net.au
Errinundra, Friends of
Friends of Errinundra support and enjoy Errinundra National Park and nearby conservation areas
Prue Thwaites
0439 890 688
friendsoferrinundra@gmail.com
https://friends-of-errinundra.square.site/
https://www.facebook.com/errinundratosnowy
Eumemmerring Creek, Friends of
Charles Hrubos
5944 4221
http://tinyurl.com/3qhjwsu
Euroa Arboretum, Friends of the
Sam Strong
0429 127 399
Shirley Saywell
57952500
Evans Street Grasslands, Friends of the
Veronica Burgess
9744 4669
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Faraday Community Association
Alan Elliot
0417373950
Field Naturalists’ Club of Ballarat
Our objectives are to stimulate interest in natural history and to encourage the preservation and protection of the natural environment.
Emily Noble
0433 344 287
ballaratfnc@gmail.com
https://fieldnatballarat.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064808795631
Field Naturalist Club of Victoria
Established in 1880, FNCV is Victoria’s oldest field naturalists club.
Maxwell Campbell
admin@fncv.org.au
http://www.fncv.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/191099460990243
Fifteen Trees
To provide funds to community groups to enable them to complete their revegetation projects.
VIC wide.
Colleen Filippa
0400 040 659
filippa@15trees.com.au
https://15trees.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/15trees
First Friends of Dandenong Creek
We work to enhance the creeks that sustain life in our area including Dandenong Creek’s tributaries between the Liverpool Road Retarding Basin in Boronia and the Boronia Road bridge, Wantirna.
Anthony Bigelow
ffdc1999@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/FirstFriendsofDandenongCreek
www.ffdc.org.au
Flinders Coastline, Friends of
A volunteer group formed to rehabilitate sections of Flinders coastal foreshore.
Mark Aarons
0407 093 620
maarons@spin.net.au
FoFlindersC@gmail.com
https://flindersvillage.com.au/friends-of-flinders-coastline/
Fotheringham Reserve, Friends of
Christine Ware
9792 1534
ware@pacific.net.au
French Island SP, Friends of
The Friends of French Island National Park (FOFI) is a group of volunteers who meet monthly to support the rangers of French Island National Park.
Meredith Sherlock / Kathryn Shain
9770 5229
heresproof1@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-French-Island-National-Park-103758684952642
FROGY, Friends of the Gully
Our group’s purpose is to promote the inherent value of the Dandenong Ranges Foothills and engage the community in caring for this special area. We have a special focus on revitalising the upper parts of Blind Creek, which flows down from the Dandenong Ranges National park and through the foothills in Ferntree Gully.
Robyn Madsen
0425 753 886
frogy.info@gmail.com
https://www.kes.org.au/volunteer/friendsgroups/frogy
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheGully
Frog Hollow, Friends of
Stephen Hallett
0419 104 124
shallett@netspace.net.au
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343209376843675/
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Gardens for Wildlife, Victoria
We are a network of community members and council/shire officers from across Victoria supporting each other to involve local residents, schools and businesses to join us in caring for the native plants and animals of our communities.
Nadine Gaskell
0438 324 456
www.gardensforwildlifevictoria.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gardens4wildlifevic
Gardiner’s Creek Valley, Friends of
Trevor
https://gardinerscreek.org.au/
https://www.instagram.com/gardiners.creek/
Geelong Botanic Gardens, Friends of
5222 6053
friendsgbg@sunet.com.au
www.friendsgbg.com/
Gembrook Park, Friends of
Merle Mathisen
5968 1011
kandmgem2@bigpond.com
George Street, Friends of
Pauline Reynolds
0408587763
pauline.reynolds.au@gmail.com
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/5626d0fe-2f28-4d62-9dc0-b8ef98633828/1
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/projects/george-street-reserve
George Tindale Memorial Gardens, Friends of
Rod Cantrill
9763 6745
Gippsland Lakes, Friends of
Maurice Burns
5156 2008
info@fogl.org.au
http://fogl.org.au
The Gippsland Lakes – Bairnsdale Group, Friends of
Jim Reside
5152 6367
Glass Creek Parklands, Friends of
Betty
9859 5958
Glen Cromie Park, Friends of
Lucas Paull
5624 2554
https://www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Groups-and-Committees/Friends-Groups
Glenfern Valley Bushlands, Friends of
Marleen Foda
0409 231 032
glenfernvalleybushlands@hotmail.com
www.glenfernvalleybushlands.org.au
Gramatan Avenue, Friends of
Jo Hurse
0438145033
jo.hurse@citywide.com.au
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/663ef6f6-88e1-40c8-8bb5-bc79d3028a9a/1
Grampians-Gariwerd, Friends of
5361 4000
www.friendsofgrampiansgariwerd.org.au
Grand Strzelecki Track, Friends of
Michael Haynes
0417 689 303
http://www.grandstrzeleckitrack.org.au
The Grange, Friends of
The ‘Friends’ group meets every second Saturday of the month 9am -12noon (between February and November). They assist Kingston City Council with weeding/planting/etc.
Mick Connolly
0403 587 611
friendsofthegrange@gmail.com
https://www.mycommunitylife.com.au/Clubs/Friends-of-the-Grange
https://www.facebook.com/Grangeheathland
Grant, Friends of
Rob Christie
5140 1251
Granya Heritage And School Management Committee
Enid Warnock
6072 9534
Greater Dandenong Environment Group
We are dedicated to improving the environment of Greater Dandenong and education about environment.
Judith Sise
0492 960 847
gdegsise@gmail.com
https://greaterdandenongenvironmentgroup.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/greaterdandenongenvironmentgroup/
The Great South-West Walk, Friends of
Michael Davies
5523 2131https://greenlinkboxhill.org/
members@greatsouthwestwalk.com/
http://www.greatsouthwestwalk.com/
Greenlink Box Hill
0479 121 653
greenlinkboxhill@gmail.com
https://greenlinkboxhill.org/
Greenlink Yarra Bend (Inc. Men Of The Trees)
Bill Power
9417 1085 or 0412 378 032
Greenwich Bay, Friends of
Maria McGuane
9391 7457
greenwichbayfriends@gmail.com
http://www.friendsofgreenwichbay.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfGreenwichBayNewport
The Grey Crowned Babbler, Friends of
Doug Robinson
5761 1676
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Harrap Creek, Friends of
Mary Stemp
5977 1089
marystemp110@bigpond.com
Hattah-Kulkyne NP, Friends of
Jim Moore
5025 2771
Hazel Vale Valley Tecoma
Anne Elizabeth
9754 5997
Healesville Environment Watch
admin@hewi.org.au
http://hewi.org.au
Heatherdale Creek Parklands Advisory Committee
As Custodians of Heatherdale Creek Parklands appointed by Whitehorse Council we are responsible for much of the maintenance of the parklands including weeding, planting and generally enhancing the whole 25 hectares.
Valerie Turnbull
0423 021 481
valerieturnbull40@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/HeatherdaleCreekPAC
Heatherton Park, Friends of
Norm Bury
9546 2448
Heathfield Creek, Friends of
Claire Thomas
9728 2290
clairthomas63@bigpond.com
Heathmont Bushcare
Caring for the remnant indigenous bushland in Heathmont
Will Harper
0432 747 270
heathmontbushcare@gmail.com
https://heathmontbushcare.com/
The Helmeted Honeyeater, Friends of
We share a concern for the future of our critically endangered Victorian bird emblem and want to contribute to the conservation of Australia’s unique flora and fauna.
Sue and Bruce Tardif
0419 023 622
secretary@fohh.org.au
info@helmetedhoneyeater.org.au
http://www.helmetedhoneyeater.org.au/
Herring Island, Friends of
Damian Curtain
9442 2521
http://www.herringisland.org/
Highett Grassy Woodland, Friends of
Pauline Reynolds
0408587763
pauline.reynolds.au@gmail.com
https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/2f85a0dc-6e95-4b10-b6d6-62bdf41681e3/Gvi/e25b4924-cf45-4639-ab44-ea69be33758e/1
https://www.facebook.com/people/Highett-Grassy-Woodland/100064469148131/
https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/council/projects/highett-grassy-woodland
Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre
Where everyone can connect with nature, improve health & wellbeing & care for our environment
Jennifer Mitchell
hbwcgroup@gmail.com
https://hobsonsbaywetlandscentre.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/hobsonsbaywetlandscentre
Holden Flora & Fauna Reserve, Friends of
Garry Bartlett
0419 26660419 023 622 676
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Holden-Flora-Reserve-1633086363595448/
Hooded Plovers of Mornington Peninsula, Friends of
Val Ford
5984 0039
hploversmornpen@gmail.com
Hookers Road Native Reserve, Friends of
Ian Hodges
5659 6455
ivhodges@vic.australis.com.au
Horsham District Landcare Network
To support collaboration among Landcare and other environmental volunteering groups operating across the Horsham district, and contribute to large scale community-led biodiversity and sustainable agriculture outcomes.
Annie Hobby
0407914498
annie.hobby@hrcc.vic.gov.au
Hundred Acres Friends Group
Doreane Burgoine
9876 3652
doreane@yahoo.com
Horsehoe Bend Farm, Friends of
John Shorten
93361023 0438533289
shorten@alphalink.com.au
Hughes Creek Group
Jenny Francis
9755 1398
Hughes Creek Sassafras, Friends of
Weeding, replanting and general maintenance to the upper section of Hughes Creek
in Sassafras
Gary Visser
0417 455 351
fohcs@outlook.com.au
http://www.fohcs.net
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Inverleigh Flora & Fauna Reserve, Friends of
Dianne Hughes
5281 5391
billndi2@bigpond.com
Iramoo, Friends Of
0408 032 052
www.friendsofiramoograsslands.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Iramoo/164995193514618
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Kalimna Park, Friends of
5472 5343
Kalorama Park, Friends of
Pauline Freeman
9728 1814
Kananook Creek Association
Kananook Creek is located some 35 km south of Melbourne – a short walk from Port Phillip Bay to the west, Seaford Foreshore Reserve and in the northern section, the internationally protected Seaford Wetlands.
Robert Thurley
9770 1568
kananookcreek@gmail.com
https://kananookcreekassociation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Kananook.Creek.Association/
Kangerong Flora Reserve, Friends of
Ken McLean
5989 2775
Karkarook Park, Friends of
Friends of Karkarook Park Inc is a volunteer organisation based in Karkarook Park Heatherton Victoria.
John Lissenburg
Phone Braeside Park 9265 7300
fokp_1999@hotmail.com
https://www.friendsofkarkarookpark.org/home
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Karkarook-Park-125524011401636
Keep the Original Route Supporters Inc
KORS works to protect the area threatened by a highway deviation. The threatened area contains MNES namely the habitat of Golden Sun Moth, a remnant of Box Gum Grassy Woodland and more than 100 Large Old Trees. The area is also a sacred Djabwurrung precinct.
Rosemary Bates
0407 307 000
fixfreewayfiasco@gmail.com
http://www.fixfreewayfiasco.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/867523523309131/
Kinglake Friends of the Forest
Kinglake Friends of the Forest is a not for profit environment organisation established for people who want to learn about, discuss and advocate for the preservation of the native forests in Kinglake and the Central Highlands.
Rosemary Storey
0412 149 351
kinglakefriendsoftheforests@gmail.com
https://kinglakefriendsoftheforest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KinglakeFriendsOfTheForest
Kinglake National Park, Friends of
Lawrie Rigg
9434 6685
lrigg@bigpond.com.au
https://kinglakefriendsoftheforest.com/
Kings Billabong, Friends of
Bernadette Chaplin
5024 7026
denteck@austarnet.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/groups/399990263386073/
Kingston Heath Reserve, Friends of
The Friends of Kingston Heath Reserve are a community volunteer group who work with the Kingston Parks team to preserve, maintain and enhance the remnant and Botanical areas of Kingston Heath Reserve in Cheltenham.
Helen Fisher
0413 392 441
hefischer@optusnet.com.au
https://www.mycommunitylife.com.au/Clubs/Friends-of-Kingston-Heath-Reserve
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064880703011
Kingston Nursery Volunteers
Volunteers undertake propagation at Bonbeach Nursery
Lee James
0417 353 828
lee.james@kingston.vic.gov.au
The Koalas, Friends of
Patsy Hunt
0484 921 028
https://friendsofthekoalas.weebly.com/
Knox Environment Society
The Knox Environment Society (KES) is a membership-based organisation of like-minded individuals that have a concern for the environment.
Richard Faragher
0425 832 482
info@kes.org.au
https://www.kes.org.au/home
https://www.facebook.com/knoxenvironmentsociety/
Koolunga Nature Reserve, Friends of
(03) 9758 3112
friendsofkoolunga@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfKoolunga
Koomba Park, Friends of
William Renfrey
9511 5350, fax 9560 5904
Kooyoora, Friends of
The Friends of Kooyoora Inc. provide positive contributions to the environment of the Kooyoora State Park and surrounding lands and ecosystems (as defined by the DELWP – Inglewood/ Kooyoora biodiversity region).
Robert Scholes
kooyoorafriends@gmail.com
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/northcentral/friends-of-kooyoora/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofkooyoora
KooyongKoot Alliance
To shed light on the importance of Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) as a significant tributary of the Yarra River.
Graham Ross
www.yarrariver.org.au/yarra/kooyongkoot-alliance/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kooyongkootalliance
Kororoit Creek, Friends of
The Friends of Kororoit Creek is an active group of volunteers working on a range of activities which aim to improve the health of the Kororoit Creek and its surrounds in the Brimbank area.
Jessica Gerger
secretary@fokc.org.au
http://www.fokc.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofkororoitcreek/
Kurth Kiln, Friends of
Alfred Klink
5967 4201
https://friendsofkurthkiln.org.au/
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Lake Buninjon, Friends of
Chris Coad
0427 547 519
Lake Hindmarsh, Friends of
Wayne Manton
5391 1811
Lake Moodemere Reserve, Friends of
Ashley Fraser
0418 176 764
Lake Modewarre, Friends of
To empower the community to value, preserve, restore and protect the environment of Lake Modewarre and its catchments, and to tell the story of the lake.
Dr Fiona Cumming
friendsoflakemodewarre@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Lake-Modewarre-106949517753489/
Lake Purrumbete, Friends of
Arthur Carvill
5275 5548
aca65118@bigpond.net.au
Land Convenators Victoria
Land Covenantors Victoria (LCV) is an independent, not-for-profit, member-driven organisation. We represent, support and connect landholders in Victoria who have a conservation covenant on their land to protect biodiversity.
Louise Nichola
0411 187 063
info@landcovenantors.org.au
https://landconvenators.org.au
Langwarrin Flora & Fauna Reserve, Friends of
Leon Costermans
9783 5015
Leadbeater’s Possum Inc, Friends of
Advocating for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum, Victoria’s endemic faunal emblem.
Steve Meacher
0447 330 863
info@leadbeaters.org.au
http://leadbeaters.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/LeadbeatersPoss
Lerderderg “Folderg”, Friends of
Hans Cloeters
9743 5054
Lilydale To Warburton Rail Trail, Friends of
Judith Bond
5964 3468
sandiapeak@optusnet.com
Little Desert NP, Friends of
Les Smith
9874 2641
Little Tern Taskforce
Faye Bedford
5152 0447
Faye.Bedford@dse.vic.gov.au
Loch Sport Lakes and Coast, Friends of
Grant Soosalu
5146 0322
follc.inc@gmail.com
Long Hollow Heathland, Friends of
Kenneth Rendell
9589 4452
Loughies Bushland, Friends of
Carol Clark
9870 8126
Lower Kororoit Creek, Friends of
Geoff Mitchelmore
9332 2599
geoff@folkc.com.au
http://www.folkc.com.au/
Lysterfield Lake, Friends of
To work with Parks Victoria staff in the protection of environmental values and the provision of high quality visitor facilities.
Tony Forster
0403 073717
forster@ozonline.com.au
https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/group-details-public/?id=6f41905f-9abe-e711-813e-70106fa12a71
https://www.facebook.com/groups/625803185277280
Lysterfield Park And Churchill NP, Friends of
Tony Forster
9796 8161
forster@ozonline.com.au
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Macclesfield LandCare Group
To educate and assist landholders in the management of weeds and animal pests. To encourage landholders to value, protect and enhance natural habitat and biodiversity for indigenous wildlife.
Cath Ellingworth
0417 953 311
macclesfieldlandcare@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/536327509842516/
The Macedon Ranges, Friends of
David Francis
5426 1910
macedonrangesfriends@gmail.com
Mallacoota, Friends of
June Drake
5158 0504
Mallee Conservation, Friends of
Our purpose is to create a community built around the restoration of habitat in the Mallee and beyond.
Fiona Murdoch
0475 291 744
malleeconservation@gmail.com
http://www.malleeconservation.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/Malleeconservation/
Malleefowl Preservation Society
Archie Vann
5023 4439
Manningham Conservation Society
Clive Edington
9846 2651
ace@melbpc.org.au
Margaret Lewis Reserve, Friends of
Morris Maxwell
9739 1807
mlreserve@bigpond.com
The Maribyrnong Valley, Friends of
Friends of the Maribyrnong Valley Inc was formed in 1986 to preserve, protect and enhance the Maribyrnong River and its Valley Parklands.
Maelor Himbury
9374 1902
maelor@melbpc.org.au
http://www.fmvonline.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155579301127854
Marine Care Point Cooke
Jacqueline Flynn
9393 9255
marinecarepointcooke@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/MarineCarePointCooke
Marine Care Ricketts Point Inc
MCRP (Marine Care Ricketts Point Inc) is the volunteer group concerned with the well-being of the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary.
Beth Jensen
0419 354 998
info@marinecare.org.au
www.marinecare.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/MarineCareRickettsPoint
Meander (Menzies Creek & Emerald Tourist Track)
To reduce local weeds, and replant indigenous vegetation and provide information, education or research about the natural environment for the community in the region around Emerald.
Kate Forster
5968 5828
kateforster5968@yahoo.com.au
http://www.johnshill.org.au/
Melton Environment Group
Daryl Akers
9743 2495
https://www.meltonenvironmentgroup.org.au/
http://tinyurl.com/yatdh7m
Melview Reserve, Friends of
Connecting community to nature. Fostering a care for our local environment at Melview Reserve.
Elspeth De Fanti
0409026961
elspeth.defanti@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmelviewreserve
Merri Creek, Friends of
Founded in 1988, the Friends through community events and advocacy work to preserve and restore the Merri Creek, tributaries and parklands.
David Gifford
friendsofmerricreek@gmail.com
https://www.friendsofmerricreek.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofMerriCreek/
Merri On Parade, Friends of
Carolyn Lunt
9489 2243
http://www.carolynlunt.com.au/revegetation.html
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthemerrionparade/
Mitchell River NP, Friends of
Mewagan Somerset
0414 564 871
The Mitta Valley, Friends of
The Mitta Mitta river in Alpine National Park is renowned for having some of the best rafting & kayaking in Oz. Our river running community and all who love rivers, riparian habitats & mountains can connect & give back a bit.
Jeffe Aronson
(03) 5159 7252
jeffe0101@gmail.com
https://www.friendsofthemitta.org/
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthemitta
Moggs Creek, Friends of
John Dangerfield
5289 6644
Monbulk Landcare Group
Monbulk Landcare is a group of residents who aim to improve the care of native fauna and flora of public and private land in the Monbulk local area (Vic).
Bill Incoll
9756 6977
bincoll@melbpc.org.au
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/monbulk-landcare/
https://www.facebook.com/MonbulkVicLandcare/
Montrose Environment Group
John Venn
(03) 9723 4700
info@meg.org.au
https://www.meg.org.au/
Monument Hill – Kilmore, Friends of
Gary Durrant
5781 1950 fax 8282 3395
durrants@hotkey.net.au
Moonee Ponds Creek, Friends of
Andrew Gemmell
9387 6133 or 043 865 5585
gemmell@a1.com.au
http://www.mooneepondscreek.org.au/
Moorooduc Quarry Reserve, Friends of
Gerard McDonald
9775 2507
cmcdona@bigpond.com
Mordialloc Catchment, Friends of
The Friends of Mordialloc Catchment are an active volunteer community group that help Council Rangers with bush care activities at three reserves in the Mordialloc locality. We welcome new members to help conserve our valuable local native bush.
Nina Earl
03 9587 9448
nina3744@gmail.com
https://www.mycommunitylife.com.au/Community/Friends-of-Mordialloc-Catchment
Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Foundation
The not-for-profit Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve Foundation works with the community to create a sustainable future for Western Port – environmentally, socially and economically.
Jessica Brady
0413 054 636
info@biosphere.org.au
http://www.biosphere.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/westernportbiosphere/
Morwell NP, Friends of
Robert Howell
5172 2198
rob.howell@parks.vic.gov.au
http://www.morwellnp.pangaean.net
Mt Alexander Diggings, Friends of
Mary Thompson
5472 2118
info@fomad.org.au
http://www.fomad.org.au/
Mt Arapiles/Tooan Sp, Friends of
Louise Shepherd
5387 1558
Mt Beckworth, Friends of
Chris Symmonds
5345 3965
cesymo@netconnect.com.au
Mt Cannibal, Friends of
Hugh Kelly
5941 3229
hugh.f.kelly@gmail.com
Mt Eliza Regional Park, Friends of
Gerard McDonald
9775 2507
Mt Evelyn Aqueduct, Friends of
Rick Weickhardt
9736 2189
https://www.mt-evelyn.net/environment/
Mt Jeffcott, Friends of
Leo Tellefson
5497 2254
Mt Worth State Park, Friends of
Mt Worth State Park is close to Warragul and an easy day’s outing from Melbourne. It features giant Mountain Ash forest and flourishing fern gullies.
Merrin Butler
0425 775 786
mtworthfriends@gmail.com
www.mtworthfriends.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmtworthstatepark/
Mud Islands, Friends of
Steve Smithyman
5223 1854
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/corangamite/fo-mud-islands/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Friends-of-Mud-Islands-404132149636319/
Mullum Mullum Creek Bushcare Group
Alan Strachan
9876 1319
alanstrachan@bigpond.com.au
http://mullumbushcare.blogspot.com
Murray Mountain Parks, Friends of
The Friends of Murray Mountain Parks are working to benefit all the state parks and reserves adjacent to the Murray River from the Upper Murray to Albury.
Andrew Kingerlee
andrew.kingerlee@gmail.com
https://friendsofmurraymountainparks.wordpress.com/
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Narbethong Forest Reserve, Friends of
Barrt Mcgill
5963 7214
Narbethong Tourist & Development Friends Group
Barrt McGill
5963 7214
Native Fish Australia (Victoria)
Native Fish Australia is a volunteer organisation that is open to anyone who cares about the well-being of Australia’s native freshwater fish and the rivers, streams and other waterways that they inhabit.
Tim Curmi
0417 419 765
president@nativefish.asn.au
https://www.nativefish.asn.au/
https://www.facebook.com/Native-Fish-Australia-NFA-Vic-139524932756775
Newport Lakes, Friends of
friendsofnewportlakes@gmail.com
http://friendsofnewportlakes.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofnewportlakes
Nhill Swamp Boardwalk Committee
Clive Crouch
5391 2111 or 5391 2078
Northern Plains Conservation Management Network
The Northern Plains Conservation Management Network aims to improve the management of public and private land areas across North Central Vic.
Peter Morison
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/northcentral/northern-plains-conservation-management-network/
https://www.facebook.com/northernplainscmn/
Nyah Vinifera Forest, Friends of
Anne Fraser
5030 2776
fonvf@optusnet.com.au
Nyerimilang, Friends of
Ryan Pavel
5156 2916
0411 236 815
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Ocean Grove Coastcare
Ocean Grove Coastcare is a group of volunteers who are passionate about protecting and enhancing our coastline.
Margot Busch
oceangrovecoastcare@gmail.com
https://www.oceangrovecoastcare.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/OceanGroveCoastcare/
Ocean Grove Nature Reserve, Friends of
The Ocean Grove Nature Reserve protects the last remaining stand of original woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula, making it a haven for native plants and animals.
Barry Lingham
5255 4291
www.fognr.wordpress.com
friends.oceangrove.naturereserve@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/34794023030/
Ocean Grove Park
Howard Timbury
5255 2477
http://www.oceangrovepark.org.au/
Old Joes Creek, Friends of
To maintain and preserve our natural bushland area for the well-being of our community.
Adrian Batt
0411 105 184
friendsofojc@gmail.com
https://www.kes.org.au/volunteer/friendsgroups/FoOJC
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofoldjoescreek
Olinda Creek, Friends of
A community facility to collaborate with Council and Melbourne Water to strengthen and beautify our wildlife corridor with regard to bio-diversity loss, climate change, food security and nourishing community.
Paul Dempsey
0448 415 557
paul.dempsey@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Olinda-Creek-465540777324837/
One Tree Hill, Friends of
Diane Silveri
9710 1331
Organ Pipes NP, Friends of
Over the past 40 years, The Friends of the Organ Pipes National Park have helped transform what was once an area of degraded farmland into a re-established area of indigenous vegetation, restoring habitat for some of Victoria’s unique wildlife.
Loretta Beliniak
0401 493 176
info@friendsoforganpipes.org.au
www.friendsoforganpipes.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofOrganPipes
The Oriental Claims, Friends of
Anne Petersen
5159 1262
Otway NP, Friends of
Judi Forrester
5237 6318
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Pallister’s Reserve, Friends of
Pallisters Reserve is a 254ha wetland reserve at 457 Masons Road, Orford,owned by Trust for Nature, and managed by the Friends of Pallisters Reserve Inc.
Peter Currucan
5562 6179
pjcarrucan@lakegnotuk.com.au
http://www.apswarrnambool.org.au/pallisters
https://www.facebook.com/pallisters/
Peter Francis Point Arboretum, Friends of
5575 2607
enquiries@thepoints.org.au
http://www.thepoints.org.au/friends.html
Picnic Hill, Friends of
Kieran Martin
5964 9356
0439 614 270
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/glenelg-hopkins/friends-of-cape-nelson-landcare/picnic-hill-reserve-preservation-and-restoration/http://uydec.org.au/dp/node/88
Pigeon Bank Creek, Friends Of
Alex McCallum
9844 4431 or 0448 842 222
pigeonbankcreek@mac.com
The Pines Bushland, Friends of
Christine Gawly
9750 5323
Pinkerton Landcare And Environment Group
Daryl Akers
9743 2495
http://pinkertonforest.com/
http://www.pinkertonforest.com/html/MullaMulla.htm
The Platypus, Friends of
Geoff Williams
5157 5568
platypus.apc@westnet.com.au
https://platypus.asn.au/
Plenty River, Friends of
The Friends of Plenty River help restore and maintain the indigenous vegetation at several sites so that the river can serve as a wildlife corridor.
Kevin Ley
0450 917 196
kevinley43@gmail.com
Point Addis and The Ironbark Basin, Friends of
We help conserve and protect the Point Addis Marine National Park and the adjoining Iron Bark Basin.
Bronwyn Spark
0408632224
http://tinyurl.com/3ghrq3v
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofPointAddis
Point Edwards, Friends of
Donna Hall
5257 2106
Port Campbell NP, Friends of
Marie O’Brien
5598 6401
Princetown Wetlands & Esturary Presveration Inc
PWEP Princetown Wetlands & Estuary Preservation is a community group formed to protect the ecological & social values of the Princetown Wetlands & Estuary.
Lynda Avery
0407 202 539
information@westvic.com.au
https://www.princetownwetlands.com/
https://www.facebook.com/saveprincetownwetlands/
The Prom, Friends of
Don Jewell
5998 7734
info@friendsoftheprom.org.au
http://www.friendsoftheprom.org.au/
http://tinyurl.com/4x38eo6
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Ralph Illidge Sanctuary, Friends of
Janice Trenair
5562 5209
illidgesanctuary@hotmail.com
https://www.apswarrnambool.org.au/ralphillidge/
https://www.facebook.com/Ralph-Illidge-Sanctuary-288881271148938/
Rewilding Seaford
To plant connecting wildlife corridors between private residences and public gardens/ reserves;
bring back nature to our urban spaces.
Miranda Brash-Brenan
0431 904 615
rewildingseaford@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/rewildingseaford
Rewilding Stonington
Rewilding Stonnington is a local group dedicated to reintroducing indigenous and endemic plants to Stonnington; to raise public awareness and connect with the pre-colonial heritage of our local Council area.
Nadine Samaha
0412 500 288
rewildingstonnington@gmail.com
https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Community/Find-a-community-group/Rewilding-Stonnington
Rewilding Stonnington | Facebook
Ricketts Point Landside, Friends of
Sue Raverty
9589 2103
sraverty@westnet.com.au
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/fo-rpl/
Riddell, Greening of
Lyn
5428 6558
lyngod@gmail.com
http://greening-of-riddell.org.au/
Ringwood Lake, Friends of
To involve the local community in enhancing the natural bush areas of Ringwood Lake Park.
Naomi Walsh
0402 656 912
naomi.walsh@optusnet.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/groups/202457756115844
Riverland Conservation Society of Heidelberg
(also known as Friends of Yarra Flats Park)
Rick Nash
9459 0576
foyarraflatspark@gmail.com
http://www.friendsofyarraflatspark.org.au/
Riverside Park, Friends of
Patty Foster
9337 8724
R.J. Chambers Reserve, Friends of
Joy Carberry
5942 7298
joy@i.net.au
Reform Hill, Friends of
John Taylor
5752 1963
Riddell, Greening of
Lyn Hovey
5428 6940
Robin Hood Reserve, Friends of
Lucas Paull
5624 2554
Rokeby Crossover, Friends of
David Dawson
5626 8263
info@rcfg.org.au
http://www.rcfg.org.au
Rowan Reserve, Friends of
The Friends of Rowan Woodland in partnership with Kingston Council, run volunteer days to improve the natural environment.
Lee James
lee.james@kingston.vic.gov.au
https://www.mycommunitylife.com.au/Community/Friends-of-Rowan-Woodland
Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, Friends of
Alexandra Stalder
0431 025 733
membership@rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au
https://rbgfriendscranbourne.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/rbgfriendscranbourne
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Friends of
Virginia Henderson
9650 6398
friends@frbgmelb.org.au
www.rbgfriendsmelbourne.org
https://www.facebook.com/friendsrbgmelb
Royal Park, Friends of
Friends of Royal Park, Parkville
https://www.royalpark.org.au
friends@royalpark.org.au
Ruffey Lake Park, Friends of
Tom Dowsley
9486 7601
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Sale Wetlands, Friends of
David Crouch
5144 6754
Salt Creek & Associated Parklands, Friends of
Dr Henry Burley
9458 1872
foscap09@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Foscap-Rosanna-Parklands-2122789877943733/
Sassafras Creek, Friends of
Friends of Sassafras Creek is a group of dedicated volunteers, working hard to maintain and protect the Sassafras Creek Reserve. Sassafras Creek is a beautiful creek located in the Dandenong Ranges, east of Melbourne.
9755 1154
foscreek@gmail.com
www.fosc.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofsassafrascreek
Scotchmans Creek and Valley Reserve, Friends of
Our Friends group consists of local residents who volunteer to help maintain and enhance the reserves along Scotchmans Creek and Valley Reserve.
Sally Walker
0477 006 774
secretary@scotchmanscreekfriends.org.au
http://www.scotchmanscreekfriends.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/fscvr
Seaford Foreshore Reserve, Friends of
Rhys Walkley
9786 6634
http://seafordforeshore.weebly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Seaford-Foreshore-Friends-258908874161052/
Seawinds Nursery Volunteers
Kathy Wyatt
5987 3093
seawindsnursery@bigpond.com
johns@surf.net.au
Sherbrooke Forest, Friends of
Vivien Freshwater
9754 3093
donvrac@tpg.com.au
Sherbrooke Lyrebird Survey Group
Jan Incoll
9756 6977
bincoll@melbpc.org.au
https://sherbrookelyrebirdstudygroup.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SherbrookeLyrebirdStudyGroup
Skeleton Creek & Altona Bay Wetlands, Friends of
Denice Perryman
9315 8072 or 0429 167 013
friendsofskeletoncrk@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/friendsofskeletoncreek
Sorrento Back Beach, Friends of
Helen Halliday
9534 6804
South Gippsland Conservation Society Inc
To preserve and celebrate the natural environment of South Gippsland
Administration Manager
03 5674 3738
info@sgcs.org.au
https://www.sgcs.org.au/
http://www.facebook.com/southgippslandconservationsociety
South Surrey Park, Friends of
General information and wildlife sightings in and near South Surrey Park, situated in the Melbourne suburb of Surrey Hills.
Ursula Povey
9836 6149
southsurreypark@gmail.com
http://www.southsurreypark.org
https://www.facebook.com/southsurreypark
Southern Otway Landcare Network
Kristen Lees
5237 6902
kristen.landcare@soln.org
http://soln.org
The State Coal Mine, Friends of
Steve Harrop
015 357 736
Steele Creek, Friends of
Friends of Steele Creek (FOSC) is a community organisation dedicated to the care and management of Steele Creek’s, water quality, landscape, flora and fauna.
Helen & Jos Van Den Berg
0437 838 633
friendsofsteelecreekinc@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSteeleCreekInc
Steiglitz Association, Back To
Brian Trotter
5281 9333
back2steiglitz@hotmail.com
St Helens Nature Conservation Reserve, Friends of
Encouraging education and biodiversity protection activities in The St Helens Nature Conservation Reserve
Lisette Mill
0411 330 321
biodiversityinnovationau@gmail.com
Stoney Creek Catchment, Friends of
Josephine Lee
9833 6977
feathertailglider@hotmail.com
Stony Creek, Friends of
Steve Wilson
9332 3889
stony_an@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.ws/stonyck
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfStonyCreek
StopPitt – control of Sweet Pittosporum
Jeff Walker
0459 312 748
stoppitt@internode.on.net
https://www.facebook.com/stoppittosporum/
Strathmore Ponds, Friends of
Vince Aitkin
9304 1731
Strathnaver Reserve, Friends of
Judy Allen
9306 7154
Swan Reserve, Friends of
Kevin Sparrow
5562 2617
sparrows1@hotkey.net.au
https://www.facebook.com/groups/swanreserve/
Swipers Gully Creek, Friends of
Marian Weaving
9437 1594
maza@gripsport.com.ai
Sydenham Park, Friends of
Our purpose is to enhance knowledge and activity of the great natural wonder of Sydenham Park – a hidden treasure of Brimbank.
Neil Hunichen
0417 525 184
friendsofsydenhampark@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/sydenhampark/
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Table Rock, Friends of
Ken Rendell
9589 4452
Taradale Nature Conservation Reserve, Friends of
John Sinnott
9489 7661
Tarella Reserve, Friends of
(Not officially named yet – check with Kingston City Council)
Friends Group undertakes weed control, litter & revegetation
Lee James
lee.james@kingston.vic.gov.au
Tarra Bulga NP, Friends of
The Friends of Tarra-Bulga NP provides volunteers to run the park visitors centre and a range of projects and events within the park including re-vegetation, weed control and fauna and flora monitoring.
Peter Bryant
friendsoftarrabulga@gmail.com
http://www.friendsoftarrabulga.org.au
http://www.facebook.com/tarrabulga
Friends of Taylor Park Torquay Victoria Inc
Friends of Taylor Park Torquay Victoria Inc. is a voluntary group that works closely with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (CORCAPA) in caring for Taylor Park in Torquay Victoria. Friends of Taylor Park was formed in 1989 to protect and enhance the park for the benefit of future generations.
Ian Convery
Coordinator
friends.of.taylor.park.vic@gmail.com
https://friendsoftaylorpark.org.au/
http://www.facebook.com/friendsoftaylorpark
Friends of Taylors Creek
Friends of Taylors Creek is a community group with an interest in Taylors Creek’s water quality and native flora and fauna.
Gary Beazley
0467 722 686
friendsoftaylorscreek@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/friendsoftaylorscreek
Terricks, Friends of the
Simon Starr
5455 7116
Timboon Rail Trail, Friends of
Helen Langley
5595 4200
Toolern Creek, Friends of
Lyn Holdsworth
9747 0525
friendsoftoolerncreek@msn.com
https://www.facebook.com/ToolernCreek26/
Tower Hill, Friends of
John Sutherland
5562 8590
https://www.friendsoftowerhill.org/
https://worngundidj.org.au/
Traralgon South Flora & Fauna Reserve, Friends of
Bernadette Cropper
5195 5320
https://traralgonsouthenvironment.wordpress.com/
Tree Project
Rachael Ollivier
9650 9477
https://treeproject.org.au/
Trentham Falls, Friends of
Barry Elliott
5424 1261
Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society
Rob Andrew
9398 2992
ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
https://www.facebook.com/truganinaexplosivesreserve/
Truganina Wetlands, Friends of (Swamp Things)
Ecological restoration and community engagement at Truganina Swamp, Altona
Doug Osborn
0408 106 434
doug@osborn.net
http://www.trugswamp.eco
Tyers Park, Friends of
Jim Stranger
5191 8312
http://tyerspark.blogspot.com/
Tyrone Foreshore Friends Group
Terese Dalman
039562 9938
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Ulupna, Friends of
Tony Clarkson
9408 6419
friendsofulupna@gmail.com
The Union Jack Reserve, Friends of
Bob Eason
5341 2161
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Victorian High Country Huts Association
Wayne Peterken
04082999886
secretary@hutsvictoria.org.au
http://www.hutsvictoria.org.au
Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group
Ross Macfarlane
0417 370 371
rm@rmtheriskmanager.com.au
www.malleefowlvictoria.org.au
Victorian Mobile Landcare Group Inc.
Doug Parke
9894 3807
www.vmlcg.org.au
Victoria State Rose Garden Supporters Werribee Park
Joan Broadstock
9742 6717
Village Zero Sandringham
Village Zero’s mission is to regenerate the village, to make it the healthy heart of our community, where the local economy and community thrives while nurturing the natural environment.
Soren Kemp
0401 092 056
soren@villagezero.com.au
http://www.villagezero.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/VillageZeroSandringham
Violet Larsen Reserve, Friends of
John Weeks
9754 6735
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Wail Arboretum, Friends of
LaVerge Lehmann
5389 1957
oda@dodo.com.au
Walhalla Heritage and Development League
5165 6250
info@walhalla.org.au
http://www.walhalla.org.au/p1.htm
Walhalla & Hume Reserves, Friends of
Providing opportunities for the community to engage in nature-based activities; to protect biodiversity and inspire volunteer work in the reserves of Mooroolbark.
June Eldridge
0413 432 684
june_eldridge@hotmail.com
Walkerville, Friends of
Jacquelyn Stump
9820 5530
Wallace Reserve, Friends of
David Cross
9789 5664
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/fo-wr/
Wallan Creek, Friends of
Graham Whelan
5783 2400
Walmer Street Bushland, Friends of
Peter
9488 3999
jocelyn.preece@bigpond.com
Wanderslore, Friends of
Patrick O’Shaughnessy
5966 5095
Warneet, Friends of
Robin Dzedins
5998 0021
Warrandyte SP, Friends of
Nursery
0408 317 327
friendsofwsp@gmail.com
http://www.fowsp.org.au
Warringal Conservation Society
Heather Smith
9455 2771
https://warringal.org.au/
Warringine Park, Friends of
Dave Hunt
5983 0130
https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-Warringine-Park/100069859601987/
Warrnambool Coastcare Landcare Network
People in Warrnambool and district enjoy and support a beautiful, healthy and diverse natural environment.
Bruce Campbell
0431057741
admin@wcln.org.au
https://www.warrnamboolcoastcarelandcare.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/WCLN.org
Water Race & Quinn Reserve, Friends of
To restore as far as is practicable the alignment of the Water Race as a walking trail, incorporating existing roads, with linkages to the Mt Evelyn Aqueduct Walk, Warburton Trail, Lillydale Lake and Silvan Reservoir.
Ben Ellis
blkms74@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/FWRQR/
The Waterways Network
The purpose of the association is to act as a charity to enhance the natural environment and its waterways.
Andrew Kelly
Convenor
0408 850 810
convenor@twn.au
http://twn.au/
Watkins Bay, Friends of
Moira Longden
9589 2725
tedip@bigpond.com
Wattle Park, Friends of
Howard Hodgens
18 Gilmour Street
Burwood 3125
9833 4732
Waurn Ponds Creek, Friends of
Katrina Hedditch
4244 2018
fofwpc@y7mail.com
http://friendsofwaurnpondscreek.org.au/
Wayside Road Foreshore Reserve, Friends of
Anne Kotzman
5983 5534 0407501863
hannie@r150.aone.net.au
Werribee Gorge & Long Forest Mallee, Friends of
Bill Everard
5367 8913
bill.everard@yahoo.com.au
https://fowglfm.org.au/
Werribee Park, Friends of
Jill Donaldson
9742 2728
jilldonaldson@parks.vic.gov.au
Werribee River Association
Protecting water quality in the Werribee River, other local waterways and wetlands
flowing to the coastline and into Port Phillip Bay
Lisa Field
0433 559 530
admin@werribeeriver.org.au
https://werribeeriver.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/werribeeriverkeeper
Westbreen Creek, Friends of
Judy Allen
9306 7154
allenjude@hotmail.com
Westgate Park, Friends of
0492 972 652
https://westgatebiodiversity.org.au/
Westona Wetlands, Friends of
Judy Hindle
9395 8565
alandyall45@hotmail.com
The Wildlife Reserves, Friends of
Shirley Gates
9466 9292
shirlg@sub.net.au
Williamstown Wetland, Friends Of
We are a group of volunteers that meets regularly to enjoy and maintain Jawbone Reserve in Williamstown.
Sandra Thorn
friendsofwilliamstownwetlands@gmail.com
https://friendsofwilliamstownwetlands.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/FOWWInc/
Willow Park, Friends of
Julie Hind
6056 1787
president@friendsofwillowpark.org.au
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofWillowParkWodonga/
Willsmere Park And Kew Billabong, Friends of
Tony Michael
0419 587 939
info@fowpkb.org
Wilson Botanic Park, Friends of
Secretary
9767 5726
https://www.facebook.com/fowbpb/
Wilson Reserve, Friends of
Robert Bender
9499 2413
redneb.trebor@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/friends_of_wilson_reserve/
Wombolano Park, Friends of
The group consists of like-minded residents who are passionate about helping to care for remnant bushland comprised of Valley Heathy Forest, with White Stringybark in Wombolano Park.
Howard Elston
0407 785 321
howard.elston@gmail.com
Wombat Forestcare Inc
Gayle Osborne
5348 7558
info@wombatforestcare.org.au
www.wombatforestcare.org.au
The Wonnangatta Valley, Friends of
Wally Mortimer
5727 3269
Wonthaggi Heathland & Coastal Reserve, Friends of
Gary Martyn
0411 590 302
gary3995@gmail.com
https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/directory/friends-of-wonthaggi-heathland-coastal-reserve-inc
https://cprra.webflow.io/
Wonthaggi Seedbank
We are working to conserve, create & restore biodiverse landscapes within the Bass Coast & South Gippsland Shires with indigenous seed collection & propagation.
Alison Brewster
0414 813 878
contact@wsbn.org.au
http://wsbn.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/WonthaggiSeedBankAndNursery
Woodlands Historic Park, Friends of
Sue Wright
9306 8124 or 0414 526 407
fowhp@yahoo.com.au
Woodridge Linear Reserve, Friends of
Karin Diamond
9439 2753
Wright Forest (And Wattle Creek) , Friends of
Dudley Gross
5968 4780
Wyperfeld NP, Friends of
Karen Fuller
0438 812 618
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The Yarra, Friends of
Judy Rutherford
9347 2252
Yarra Bend Park, Growing Friends of
Pearson Cresswell
9481 3451
https://www.landcarevic.org.au/groups/portphillipwesternport/fo-yarra-bend/
Yarra Flats Park, Friends of
To enhance the natural environment of Yarra Flats Park and the surrounding area
Andrew Lees
0402 240 590
foyarraflatspark@gmail.com
http://www.friendsofyarraflatspark.org.au/
Yarra Valley Parklands, Friends of
Graham Patterson
9432 0163
info@yvfriends.org.au
http://www.yvfriends.org.au
Friends of the Yarrowee River
The Friends of the Yarrowee River is a community group that aims to work actively to restore and protect the Yarrowee River, its environs and tributaries.
Ellen Scott
03 5335 8302
admin@leighcatchmentgroup.org
www.LeighCatchmentGroup.org
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Zumsteins, Friends of
Royce Raleigh
53836200