Calendar
Legend:
Due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), unfortunately many events over the coming months have been cancelled or put on hold. Many of these are monthly recurring events and have been left on the calendar so that new and potential volunteers can seek information for future attendance once the current crisis is over.
March
Clean Up Australia Day
Sunday March 1st
Local Clean Up's:
- Knox Community Gardens (Boronia) - 9:30am
- Koolunga Native Reserve (Ferntree Gully) - 10am
- Blind Creek Billabong (Ferntree Gully) - 10am
- Former Boronia Heights SC (Boronia) - 1pm
For more information: Clean Up Australia Day
Knox Festival
Sunday March 1st, 10am-5pm
Visit our stall at Knox Festival and come along to our VIP presentation (details below).
For more information: Knox Festival
Bush Foods & Survival Plants
Sunday March 1st, 10:30am
Jamie Simpson has spent decades studying Melbournes Indigenous culture. Growing up in bushland on the Mornington Peninsula Jamie observed the seasonal changes within the environment and made particular observation of the edible and useful indigenous plant. Combined with further research into colonial archives he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge. Jamie is qualified with a Diploma of Horticulture and Training to be able to present his life's study, sharing this little known but extremely important information. His presentation includes looking at plant uses for survival. Identifying plants used for food, medicine and hardwares specifically to Melbourne area.
Part of the Knox Festival Sustainability Hub!
Bookings highly recommended!
For more information and to book your spot: VIP Events
Friends of Glenfern Green Wedge
Sunday March 1st, 9am -11am
Bird Survey and Project Morning
Meet on the dam wall at Gilmour park, Upper Ferntree Gully (Melway 74E8)
For more information: Friends of Glenfern Green Wedge
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday March 2nd, 8:30am - 11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday March 9th, 8:30am - 11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
Tuesday March 10th, 10am - 12noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Jacobus Walk on the bike track (Mel. 64 H11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
KES Committee Meeting
Thursday March 12th, 7pm
The Knox Environment Society Committee meet each month on the first Thursday.
Members may attend and see what goes on and join in discussions. (Note: General members cannot vote at Committee Meetings)
Non-members from other organisations my attend to ask for donations or present information on campaigns, products etc.
If you wish to attend a meeting and wish to present or discuss something specific, please email us at info@kes.org.au to give us time to prepare and give you a spot in our agenda and confirm the meeting location.
Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Saturday March 14th, 10 am-12 noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Koolunga Reserve car park off Forest Road (Mel. 65 C11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday March 16th, 8:30am - 11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Thursday March 19th, 10 am-12 noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Koolunga Reserve car park off Forest Road (Mel. 65 C11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday March 23rd, 8:30am - 11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Old Joes Creek
CANCELED
Thursday March 26th, 9am - 11am
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at the corner of Market St and Army Rd in Boronia.
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Old Joes Creek
St Joseph's Fete
CANCELED
Saturday March 21st, 10am-4pm
Visit our stall at St Joseph's and St Bernadette's Fete, there will be lots of fun for the kids.
The KES support this event each year due to the good works St Joseph's do to protect the area of remnant vegetation on their property.
For more information: Facebook event
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday March 30th, 8:30am - 11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
April
KES Committee Meeting
Thursday April 2nd, 7pm
The Knox Environment Society Committee meet each month on the first Thursday.
Members may attend and see what goes on and join in discussions. (Note: General members cannot vote at Committee Meetings)
Non-members from other organisations my attend to ask for donations or present information on campaigns, products etc.
If you wish to attend a meeting and wish to present or discuss something specific, please email us at info@kes.org.au to give us time to prepare and give you a spot in our agenda and confirm the meeting location.
Friends of Glenfern Green Wedge
Sunday April 5th, 9am -11am
Bird Survey and Project Morning
Meet on the dam wall at Gilmour park, Upper Ferntree Gully (Melway 74E8)
For more information: Friends of Glenfern Green Wedge
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday April 6th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
CANCELED
Saturday April 11th, 10 am-12 noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Koolunga Reserve car park off Forest Road (Mel. 65 C11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday April 13th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
CANCELED
Tuesday April 14th, 10am - 12noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Jacobus Walk on the bike track (Mel. 64 H11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
Friends of Old Joes Creek
CANCELED
Thursday April 16th, 9am - 11am
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at the corner of Market St and Army Rd in Boronia.
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Old Joes Creek
KES Nursery Working Bee
CANCELED
Saturday April 18th, 9am
Please come along and help us out at our Nursery Working Bee. Lunch provided.
Tasks may include:
- Weeding garden beds
- Cleaning out shed
- General Maintenance
- Propagation
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday April 20th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
CANCELED
Thursday April 23rd, 10 am-12 noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Koolunga Reserve car park off Forest Road (Mel. 65 C11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday April 27th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
May
KES Time To Plant Festival
CANCELED
Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd May , 9am-4pm
- Community stalls
- Kids activities
- Music
- Indigenous plants
More details to come !
Friends of Glenfern Green Wedge
Sunday May 3rd, 9am -11am
Bird Survey and Project Morning
Meet on the dam wall at Gilmour park, Upper Ferntree Gully (Melway 74E8)
For more information: Friends of Glenfern Green Wedge
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday May 4th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
KES Committee Meeting
Thursday May7th, 7pm
The Knox Environment Society Committee meet each month on the first Thursday.
Members may attend and see what goes on and join in discussions. (Note: General members cannot vote at Committee Meetings)
Non-members from other organisations my attend to ask for donations or present information on campaigns, products etc.
If you wish to attend a meeting and wish to present or discuss something specific, please email us at info@kes.org.au to give us time to prepare and give you a spot in our agenda and confirm the meeting location.
Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
CANCELED
Saturday May 9th, 10 am-12 noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Koolunga Reserve car park off Forest Road (Mel. 65 C11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday May 11th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
CANCELED
Tuesday May 12th, 10am - 12noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Jacobus Walk on the bike track (Mel. 64 H11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Blind Creek Billabong
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
CANCELED
Monday May 18th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Old Joes Creek
CANCELED
Thursday May 21st, 9am - 11am
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at the corner of Market St and Army Rd in Boronia.
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Old Joes Creek
VIP Presentation
Thursday May 21st, 7pm
Details to come
Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Monday 25th, 9am -11am
Environmental weed removal and rubbish pick up.
For more information: Chandlers Hill Parkcare
Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
CANCELED
Thursday May 28th, 10 am-12 noon
Project Morning
Weed removal, rubbish pick up and or planting depending on the season.
Meet at Koolunga Reserve car park off Forest Road (Mel. 65 C11).
BYO Gloves.
For more information: Friends of Koolunga Native Reserve
Legend:
Cover photo by Melissa Allen: Cyathea australis - Rough Tree-fern