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The citizen science volunteers who are making a difference in shorebird conservation
A group of volunteer citizen scientists known as the Victorian Wader Study Group have been carefully recording data about different migratory shorebirds visiting Victoria for nearly half a century. The information they've collected is now being used in conservation policies around the world. Read on to find out how.
A new park in Melbourne's east has been named 'ngarrak nakorang wilam park', recognising the enduring connection of Wurundjeri people to the land.
50,000 year old kangaroo fossil uncovered in Gippsland
The powerful jaws of an extinct species of short-faced kangaroo have emerged from the dark depths of a cave on Gunaikurnai Country near Buchan in East Gippsland.
Planning a visit to a national park? Here’s your guide to responsible park exploration
With great experiences comes great responsibility. As visitors, we each have the power to be a champion for these irreplaceable ecosystems.
Deep Rock Pavilion gets a revamp
Sporting communities in Melbourne’s north can look forward to updated and more inclusive facilities at the Deep Rock sporting precinct, with draft designs developed for improvements at the pavilion in Yarra Bend Park.
From giants to ashes: the centuries old trees disappearing from Victoria's parks
Firewood can be a cost-effective fuel for households, but it is also vital habitat for many of our native animals. How many stop to think about the origins of the firewood they burn?
Finding gold in the Box-Ironbark forests: protecting an iconic Victorian landscape
Victoria’s Box-Ironbark forests have one of the most diverse woodlands in Australia, but they have suffered since Victorias "Gold rush" era. These areas are slowly recovering, but illegal firewood collection is impacting this recovery.
Caring for River red gum Country: protecting an Australian icon
River red gums act as the base of entire food webs in some areas of Victoria, especially in the northwest. Woody debris underneath their canopy contribute to their status as a biodiversity hotspot, but the amount of this debris has sharply declined in the last 200 years.
Helping young people get Active in Nature
There’s nothing quite like being active in nature - an idea Parks Victoria and Outdoors Victoria are instilling in young people through a series of fun, action-packed adventures. The Active in Nature program aims to help more people engage with the great outdoors and learn about the many physical, social and mental wellbeing benefits spending time in nature has.
Sleep under the stars at Point Nepean National Park
More people will soon have the chance to stay overnight at Point Nepean National Park, with works to expand the unique campground now underway.