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Birding-by-ear guided walk in Westgate Park to take flight
A new and inclusive Park Walk event for people who are blind or have low vision will take flight in Westgate Park next week. The sensory birding-by-ear walk will be led by volunteer guide Annette Leishman, who has low vision herself.
Celebrating our volunteers - thank you
Parks Victoria is fortunate to have thousands of committed volunteers spread right across the state. International Volunteer Day will be celebrated on 5 December 2023, and highlights the power of collective action. Find out how you can get involved here.
Flood and storm recovery continues for parks across Victoria
In October and November 2022, Victoria was hit by some of the biggest floods in recent memory. Heavy rainfall and storms brought widespread devastation across the state, including many beloved parks from the banks of the Murray to the coast of Gippsland.
Need a break? Recharge with these Victorian getaways
Looking for some respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Nestled in the serene heartland of Victoria, you’ll find places that will entice you to plan an escape into nature.
Seeds of cooperation planted by Ballarat volunteers
From little things, big things grow. That’s certainly the plan for a handful of volunteer groups in Ballarat who all work independently yet collaboratively, in playing a vital part in caring for native seeds at every step of their life cycle.
Lake Eildon camping open for summer
Three popular campgrounds at beautiful Lake Eildon on Taungurung Country will be open this summer school holidays.
Healing Country Together: Rock Art Protection in the Gariwerd Cultural Landscape
“Today was five years in the making as we begin healing Rock Art places in Gariwerd after inappropriate and no consent access by climbers over a period of decades. With the help of climbers, today we took that step together toward looking after Country. The proper way,” John Clarke, General Manager of Bio-cultural Landscapes, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation.
The pathway from volunteer to Park Ranger
Volunteering with Parks Victoria can open the door to becoming a full-time Park Ranger. East Port Phillip Ranger Amanda Daw and Greater Gariwerd - Grampians Ranger Hannah Auld are just two of many rangers who have made the transition from volunteering.
Cultural centrepiece coming to Tower Hill
A striking symbol of Eastern Maar culture is coming to Tower Hill (Koroitj), with an artistic feature representing an eel trap to be installed within the visitor centre.
Werribee Park receives prestigious Green Flag Award
Parks Victoria is excited to announce Werribee Park has received a Green Flag Award, an international honour which recognises high quality parks and green spaces around the world.