Working bees
Next date: Sunday, 28 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
If you have a passion for protecting and preserving Kingston's open spaces, bushland, and foreshore reserves, come and join us for a working bee. You'll pick up some great skills and learn about our beautiful environment.
Activities on the day can range from litter collection and hand weeding through to revegetation of indigenous plant species.
All you'll need is weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle and a hat. Gloves will be provided if you don't have a pair of your own. Register your interest
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Dates and Locations
Consider walking, cycling or using public transport options, leaving your car at home.
Bonbeach foreshore
Coast Care Community
28 July 2024 (National Tree Day) - Meet on the north side of Patterson River on the beach. Access via the pedestrian beach access off Nepean Hwy.
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6 October 2024 - Meet at north side of Patterson River on the beach, access via the pedestrian path.
When
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Sunday, 28 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 06 October 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
Bonbeach: Kingston Indigenous Nursery
101-105 Scotch Parade, Bonbeach 3196
Friends of Kingston Indigenous Nursery
Currently at capacity and not accepting new volunteers.Learn how to grow and maintain indigenous plants sourced from within the municipality. Each year council grows approximately 30,000 indigenous plants for planting within our bushland and foreshore reserves.
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Tuesday, 13 February 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 27 February 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 12 March 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 07 May 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 21 May 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 04 June 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 02 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 30 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 13 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 27 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 10 September 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 24 September 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 08 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 22 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 05 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 19 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 03 December 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Tuesday, 17 December 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Chelsea: Tarella Road
19 Tarella Road, Chelsea 3196
Friends of 19 Tarella Road
Meet at old house site (20m from Kangaroo Rd entrance).
When
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Saturday, 09 March 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 11 May 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 13 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 14 September 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Cheltenham: Kingston Heath Reserve
285 Centre Dandenong Rd, Cheltenham 3192
Friends of Kingston Heath Reserve
Meet in the Car Park located at the end of Farm Road unless otherwise stated.
Contact: Helen Fischer
hefischer01@gmail.com0413 392 441
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When
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Sunday, 04 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 06 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 01 February 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 06 April 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 01 June 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Clayton South: Grange Heathland Reserve
136-176 Osborne Avenue, Clayton South 3169
Friends of the Grange Heathland Reserve
The Grange Heathland Reserve is rare suburban bushland. The Friends assist Kingston bush crew to preserve and promote its natural splendour.
Meet at the notice board located at the entrance to The Grange Heathland Reserve located off Osborne Avenue, Clayton South.
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When
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Saturday, 13 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 10 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 14 September 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 12 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 09 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 08 February 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 15 March 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 12 April 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 10 May 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 14 June 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Dingley Village: Rowan Woodland Reserve
13A Teralba Close, Dingley Village 3172
Friends of Rowan Woodland Reserve
Volunteer with this group to maintain and improve the Rowan Woodland Reserve.
Meet at the notice board located at the entrance to Rowan Woodland Reserve off Teralba Close, Dingley Village.
When
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 19 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 15 February 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 26 April 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 21 June 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Edithvale
28 July 2024 (National Tree Day) - Please park on Edithvale Road and then follow the granitic path north for 200 metres to reach the National Tree Day planting site.
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When
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Sunday, 28 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Highett: Sir William Fry Reserve
Friends of Sir William Fry Reserve
Sir William Fry Reserve, Nepean Highway, Highett 3190
Volunteer with this community group to maintain and improve the Sir William Fry Reserve.
Meet at the northwest corner of the reserve.
When
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Thursday, 01 February 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
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Thursday, 04 April 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
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Thursday, 06 June 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
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Thursday, 01 August 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
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Thursday, 03 October 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
Mordialloc: Bradshaw Bushland Reserve
Corner White Street and Nepean Highway, Mordialloc 3195
Friends of Bradshaw Bushland Reserve
Meet at the reserve shed.
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When
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Saturday, 20 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 17 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 21 September 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 19 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 16 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 15 February 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 15 March 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 12 April 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 21 June 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Mordialloc: Epsom Grassland Reserve
Friends of Mordialloc Catchment
Undertake works at Mordialloc Creek, Yammerbook and Epsom Grasslands.
Meet at Jack Grut Reserve car park unless stated otherwise.
When
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Saturday, 06 July 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 03 August 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 07 September 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 05 October 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 02 November 2024 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 01 February 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Sunday, 02 March 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 05 April 2025 | 10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
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Saturday, 03 May 2025 | 11:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
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Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 11:00 AM
- 01:00 PM
Mordialloc foreshore
12 Bowman Street, Aspendale 3195
Coast Care Community
Meet at Mordialloc Sailing Club on the south side grass area.
When
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Sunday, 07 April 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
Parkdale foreshore
Coast Care Community
Meet at the north side of Parkdale Yacht Club, on the Bay Trail.
When
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Sunday, 03 March 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
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Sunday, 05 May 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM
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Sunday, 01 September 2024 | 01:00 PM
- 03:00 PM