Conservation Groups Melbourne

Riverside Bush Regeneration

Meeting in the Heavenly Queen Temple car park at 20 Joseph Road, Footscray, down near the beautiful Maribyrnong River. We're mulching and planting along the riverside. It's a fun experience! Come and meet some friendly, like-minded people working to increase the amount of native bushland along the banks of the beautiful Maribyrnong River. Bring along a bottle of water, wear a hat and old clothing. Gardening gloves are handy, but these will be provided if you need them. It's a great way to meet people and have fun! See you then!

Inner Conflict: Guided Group Meditation for Inner Conflict

Welcome! I am hosting a guided meditation to explore an area of inner conflict at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. If there is an area of your life where you are feeling stuck or torn between opposing feelings, then come join this group event to creatively explore your current dilemma! I will offer a guided mediation and visualization to encourage a new perspective and approach to your problem. Then encourage creative new possibilities using those images and symbols. Rather than focusing only on our usual ways of thinking and making sense of things, we'll experiment with less cognitive and more imaginative ways of exploring. **\*\*For this Meetup** **Please:** * RSVP so I have a rough idea of how many people are attending * Bring notebook, pen, something to sit on (chair or towel), and appropriate clothing for the weather. * Keep an eye out for updates in case the meetup spot changes due to weather. * We will meet at the Central Lawn in the Botanic Gardens and I will have a pink hat on for you to know where to sit. You should be able to just search "Central Lawn" in Google maps and it will show up. * Message me with any questions and have fun with the process! **What is this group about?** A space for curious people to slow down, explore their inner world, and experiment with different ways of listening to themselves. Each meetup will have a particular theme or area of exploration and will include guided prompts, individual reflection, and a group discussion. You don't need any prior experience with dreamwork or intuitive practices for this kind of self-exploration. The intention isn't to find a single “right” interpretation, but to be curious about what arises and what it might offer us. **What happens at a meetup?** * **Group Meetup:** I'll guide the group through a series of creative prompts and reflective exercises while in nature (or in a sheltered space depending on the weather). You'll have some time to write, draw, reflect, mediate, or simply notice what comes to mind based on the prompt. Then, we'll then come together for a group discussion and share whatever we're comfortable bringing into the conversation. Please bring a pen and paper or a notebook for your own reflections. **Who should join?** Anyone who is curious about dreams, symbols, intuition, imagination, self-discovery, or exploring their inner world in a creative way. You don't need to consider yourself “spiritual” or have any particular background in psychology—just bring an open mind and some curiosity. **Are there any fees?** There is no membership fee to join the group. **Is this group affiliated with a business or organization?** These meetups are hosted by Stephanie Wilson and are associated with Roots & Realms, which offers Holistic Mentorship and self-exploration services. Visit [www.rootsrealms.com](http://www.rootsrealms.com/) for business information. **Disclaimer:** These meetups are separate from Roots & Realms counselling services and are intended for personal reflection and self-exploration through symbolic means rather than clinical support or counselling.

Community Plant Sale in Coburg North

Hi all, Has been quite a while between events but we've made some major updates to our website and it's time to start things up again! Echo Active is going to be running and promoting eco-conscious events over spring and summer and into the new year. Our first event for this restart is a community plant sale by Rain Moth Community Nursery based in North Coburg. Rain Moth specialises in native plants, beneficial plants and veggies and are running a plant sale at Newlands Neighbourhood House this Sunday from 10am to 11:30am and they'd love your support. The sale is a community event and will feature DJ Abantiades on the decks playing some low-key disco/funk/house/electronic tunes. There will also be a library and chill-out zone with some great books to explore. Newlands has a beautiful garden but there is space inside if wet. **Plant list** You can choose from a big range of tomatoes, capsicum, eggplants, zucchini, okra, pumpkin, watermelon and rockmelon as well as the following: * Basil, fenugreek, Moldavian dragonhead and 10 different varieties of chillies, from mild to super spicy * Perennials like artichoke, rhubarb, German chamomile and curry leaf plants * Leeks, onions, lettuces, leafy greens, brassicas, beans, peas and plenty more Attract butterflies, hoverflies and other beneficial insects into your patch by planting flowers. We'll have: * Lots of sunflowers! * Cosmos, aquilegia, poppies, carnations and zinnias * Native flowers such as paper daisies and orchids There will also be a great selection of indigenous plants available. Note that when planted in spring these plants will need supplementary watering over the summer: * Groundcovers like saltbush, violets and clematis * Kangaroo grass, dianella and lomandra * Large quantities of flowers - common everlasting, Murnong, swamp daisy, native flax and showy isotome * A selection of shrubs and trees There will also be lots more available on the day. Be sure to bring cash as there are no card facilities. All plants are only a gold coin each. **Stay updated and/or join our platform** If you'd like to let the organiser know that you're interested and to stay updated on the event [visit this link](https://www.echoactive.com/event/su4WZkUY2HPk). You'll see a link down the bottom to get updates, if you enter your details here you'll be able to register to get updated on this event. Once you confirm your emaill, you'll also be able to join the Echo Active platform via the link up top so you can find out about other nearby events or run your own events going forward. Hope to see you on Sunday! 🌱

🎃 Bachata ConeXion Saturdays: BAILANDO CON FANTASMAS 👻

BACHATEROS OF MELBOURNE, GET READY… 🎃✨ 👻 **BAILANDO CON FANTASMAS** 👻 *A Halloween Bachata Pre-Party! (dressing up is optional)* Get ready for a night of pure bachata energy, music, and Halloween vibes as **Bachata ConeXion** brings you **Bailando con Fantasmas**! Whether you come dressed up or simply come to dance, this is your chance to enjoy another unforgettable ConeXion night with our amazing Melbourne Bachata community. 🎟️ **BOOKING LINK TO SAVE:** 👉 [https://www.trybooking.com/DQCKS](https://www.trybooking.com/DQCKS) 📅 **DATE:** Saturday, 24th October 2026 ⏰ **SCHEDULE:** * **8:00 PM:** Bachata Open Level Workshop with Adam & Winnie * **9:00 PM – 12:30 AM:** Social Dancing 📍 **LOCATION:** Sokol Melbourne Inc 497 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne 🎶 **MUSIC:** 70% Bachata • 30% Salsa • Touch of Kizomba & Zouk 🎧 **DJs:** DJ Hong Starr • DJ Pombo • DJ Ads 🧡🖤 **DRESS CODE:** Something Orange and/or Black! 🎁 **HALLOWEEN DRAW:** Or you dare come dressed in some Halloween gear, you’ll go into a special draw to win a **1/2 Card** or **Insane Card**! 🎃🃏 🎟️ **ONLINE PRICES (SAVE $4!):** * **8:00 PM – Bachata Workshop + Social:** $18 💵 **WALK-IN / DOOR PRICES:** * **8:00 PM – Bachata Workshop + Social:** $22 * **9:00 PM – Social Dancing:** $18 * **After 11:30 PM:** $13 Bring your smile, wear your orange and black (or full costume!), and let's light up the floor together! 💃🕺🎃

Safari at the Werribee Open Range Zoo

Join me for a full day out at Werribee Open Range Zoo — open grasslands, a free safari bus ride past rhinos, giraffes and zebras, and keeper talks running right through the day. It's one of those places that feels a long way from the city without actually being far at all. We'll travel out together by public transport. Meet me at Boost Juice inside Southern Cross Station at 7:45am, we'll walk to the platform together and catch the 8:04am train, then the connecting bus to the zoo, arriving around 9:29am. If that's too early for you, you're very welcome to make your own way there and meet us at the zoo entrance instead — just let me know so we can look out for you. Once we're in we'll take our time: hop on the safari bus, catch a few keeper talks, wander the walking trails and stop for lunch somewhere along the way. It's a relaxed day, not a race to see everything. One important thing: a Meetup RSVP is not a zoo ticket. Zoos Victoria asks that every person pre-books their entry online, so please sort your own ticket before the day. **Who this is for** * Anyone who enjoys animals, walking and a slow, easygoing day out * Great for first-timers to the zoo and for people new to Melbourne * No fitness requirement, though there's a fair bit of walking on flat paths — comfortable shoes matter more than anything * Coming solo? Perfect. Most people do, and it's an easy group to slot into **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sfyVPt3akkGBKxrF9 * Werribee Open Range Zoo: https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/ * Tickets / membership: https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/whats-on/events/entry/ * Free safari bus: https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/free-safari-bus/ * Animal and keeper talks: https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/animal-talks/ * Interactive zoo map: https://werribeeopenrangezoo.maptivateapp.com.au/ * Cafes and facilities: https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/food-and-facilities/ **Timeline** * 7:45am – Meet at Boost Juice, Southern Cross Station, and say hello * 7:50am – Head to the train platform together * 8:04am – Train departs, then the connecting bus to the zoo * 9:29am – Arrive at Werribee Open Range Zoo (or meet us here if you're travelling separately) * Through the day – Safari bus, keeper talks, walking trails and a lunch stop * 4:33pm – Catch the bus, then the train back to the city * 5:44pm – Arrive back at Southern Cross Station, and the meetup wraps up **Tickets / cost** * Everyone books and pays for their own zoo entry online in advance. * If you have a Zoos Victoria membership, bring it along. **Transport** * We're going by train and bus from Southern Cross Station, so bring a myki with enough balance to get you there and back. * Driving instead? There's parking at the zoo — just plan to meet us at the entrance around 9:30am. **Bring** * Your pre-booked zoo ticket and your myki * Water bottle * Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen — much of the zoo is open and exposed * A light jacket or rain layer * Lunch and snacks if you'd rather pack your own; otherwise there are cafes on site **Expect** * Difficulty: Easy — flat, mostly sealed paths * Pace: Relaxed, with plenty of stops * Vibe: Friendly, chatty and low-pressure * Group style: We'll stay loosely together, but you're free to peel off and explore at your own pace and rejoin us **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can head out to the zoo together. It isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Zoos Victoria or Werribee Open Range Zoo. * Your RSVP here is not a ticket and doesn't guarantee entry — please book directly with the zoo. * Safari bus and talk times are set by the zoo and can change without notice, so we'll check the board when we arrive and work around whatever's running. * Public transport timetables can change or be disrupted. I'll do my best to keep everyone together, but please keep an eye on your own connections, especially on the way home. * It's an outdoor day, so dress for the weather. Some animals may be less visible in heat or rain — that's just how open range works. * Please look after yourself on the day: stay hydrated, follow all zoo rules and staff instructions, and take part within your own comfort and ability. You're joining at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing. * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so the numbers stay clear for everyone.

Beach Walk & Good Conversation | Brighton to St Kilda

**WEATHER UPDATE – SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER** Rain and strong winds are forecast for Sunday. We'll assess the weather and make a final decision by Saturday, 24 October (24 hours before the event). If conditions are unsuitable, the walk will be postponed to **Sunday, 1 November**. Please check this event page for the latest updates before heading out. Thanks for your understanding! **A gentle seaside walk from Brighton to St Kilda, for people who enjoy meaningful conversation without pressure or performance.** It's 8km along the foreshore - around two and a quarter hours at an easy pace, with stops. Flat the whole way, and beautiful. We walk in small clusters that naturally re-form as we go, so you'll end up talking with several different people rather than the same one the whole way. **Where to meet** 📍 Brighton Beach Station carpark, behind the station near the bicycle parking (see the map in the photos) 🕒 4:00pm for a 4:15pm start 🚶 First stop is the Beach Boxes **Rough timings** * 4:00pm – meet at Brighton Beach Station carpark * 4:15pm – start walking * \~4:35pm – toilet stop at Brighton Baths * \~5:40pm – passing Elwood Beach * \~6:30pm – arrive St Kilda, optional dinner **On the walk** There's light structure so nobody feels awkward arriving on their own, but plenty of freedom to just enjoy the views and the company. Good Conversation questions will be available - completely optional. We'll regroup at a few points along the way, including the toilet stop at Brighton Baths. You're welcome to peel off at any station along the route if you've had enough - no need to explain, just let one of us know. **This is for you if you enjoy** * Thoughtful, curious conversation * Being outdoors and moving your body gently * Social connection that feels relaxed and human * Meeting likeminded people without loud venues or small talk overload **What to bring** Comfortable shoes, layers, water and sun protection. It's the bay, so it's usually cooler and windier than the city. **Weather:** we walk in light rain. If it's genuinely miserable we may post here by midday - check the event page before you leave home. **Afterwards** Optional dinner in St Kilda from around 630pm for anyone who'd like to keep talking. Suggestion: Mya Tiger - the food is lovely, and there's a hidden bar upstairs worth a look. **Running late?** We start walking at 4:15pm and follow the foreshore path the whole way, so we're easy to find. Either walk quickly along the path to catch us up, or take a train or tram to a point further along and wait by the beach path for us to pass. Elwood Beach around 5:40pm is the easiest place to join us. The route map and timings are in the photos. Please note the host won't be checking their phone once we set off - they're on the walk too, and they'd rather be present with the group than on a screen. Everything you need is in this description. **Who it's for** Young-at-heart adults, most of our members somewhere between 25 and 50, though the vibe matters more than the number. Strictly 18+. Come as you are. Conversation's an invitation here, never an obligation. **Cost: free.** \-\-\-\-\-\- HOST RESOURCES: [https://mastercoaches.net/good-conversation-club-questions.pdf](https://mastercoaches.net/good-conversation-club-questions.pdf) Print double sided. Cut up cards. Hand out at the start of the event. Guide people to introduce themselves to other guests - for example, talk to someone wearing the same colour as you, or someone about your height. Call Mya Tiger ([(03) 9534 0211](https://www.google.com/search?q=mya+tiget&oq=mya+tiget&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTILCAEQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgCEAAYChgLGIAEMgsIAxAAGAoYCxiABDIRCAQQLhgKGAsYrwEYxwEYgAQyCwgFEAAYChgLGIAEMgsIBhAAGAoYCxiABDILCAcQABgKGAsYgAQyCwgIEAAYChgLGIAEMgsICRAAGAoYCxiABNIBCDE1MDNqMGo0qAIAsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#)) to make 630pm table reservation for \~10 people. Update on the walk at 5:30pm when people share what their plans are for after the walk.

Queer By Nature: Seeds of Hope

📌 **Booking essential. This event runs on sliding scale pricing via Humanitix, not Meetup RSVP. Please book your spot here:** [https://events.humanitix.com/qbn-seeds-of-hope Spring](https://events.humanitix.com/qbn-seeds-of-hope) Spring is pushing through, and this month Queer By Nature is getting its hands dirty! Seeds of Hope is a 3 hour nature-based creative workshop for LGBTQIA+ folks, held at the beautiful Darebin Parklands in Alphington. **What to expect** - A grounding meditation rooted in hope and possibility - A solo wander through the parklands noticing quiet, persistent growth - Hands-on seed bomb making - Potted indigenous plant to take home - A collective closing circle **This workshop is for you if:** - You want a tangible, playful way to practice hope - You're drawn to the outdoors, and getting your hands dirty - You want queer community without having to perform or be "on" - You're curious about nature-based and arts-based wellbeing **Cost:** $60 + Humanitix fee | $30 with code **QBN2026** at checkout. Spaces are limited, so please secure your spot via Humanitix before the day: [Queer By Nature: Seeds of Hope ](https://events.humanitix.com/qbn-seeds-of-hope)

Spirits of the Sky at Healesville Sanctuary

Join me for a full day out at Healesville Sanctuary — a bushland wildlife sanctuary in the Yarra Valley, home to Australian animals like platypus, dingoes, koalas, wombats and a lot of very good birds. It's an easy, relaxed day: plenty of walking through the bush, keeper talks scattered through the day, and the Spirits of the Sky presentation where birds of prey fly right over the crowd. We'll meet at Boost Juice inside Southern Cross Station at 7:45am, say hello, and head to the platform together around 7:55am. The 8:09am train and connecting bus get us to the Sanctuary at about 10:19am. From there we'll wander the grounds as a group, catch as many animal and keeper talks as we can fit in, and make sure we're set up for Spirits of the Sky. We'll start heading back on the 4:26pm bus and reach Southern Cross at about 6:22pm, where the meetup wraps up. If you'd rather drive, you're very welcome to skip the train and meet us at the Sanctuary entrance instead — just let me know so we can look out for you. One important thing: this is a casual social meetup so we can go along together. It isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Healesville Sanctuary or Zoos Victoria. Please book your own entry ticket directly with them — an RSVP here doesn't include entry. **Who this is for** * Anyone who likes animals, bushland walks and an unhurried day out of the city * Good for all fitness levels — it's flat-ish walking on paths, but it's a big site, so expect to be on your feet for a few hours * Photographers and first-time visitors will all get a lot out of it * Coming on your own? Very welcome — most people at these meetups do, and it's an easy day to chat **Links** * Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sfyVPt3akkGBKxrF9 * Healesville Sanctuary: https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/ * Tickets and membership: https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/whats-on/events/entry/ * Spirits of the Sky: https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/whats-on/events/spirits-of-the-sky/ * Spirits of the Sky video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEdPvCQvP84 * Animal and keeper talks: https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animal-talks/ * Interactive map of the Sanctuary: https://healesvillesanctuary.maptivateapp.com.au/ * Cafés and where to eat: https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/food-and-facilities/where-to-eat/ **Timeline** * 7:45am – Meet at Boost Juice, Southern Cross Station, and say hi (driving? meet us at the Sanctuary entrance instead) * 7:55am – Head to the platform together * 8:09am – Train, then connecting bus, out to Healesville * 10:19am – Arrive at Healesville Sanctuary * Through the day – Animal and keeper talks, Spirits of the Sky, and a wander around the grounds * Lunch – Grab something at one of the on-site cafés or eat the lunch you've brought * 4:26pm – Bus, then train, back towards the city * 6:22pm – Arrive at Southern Cross Station and the meetup ends **Tickets / cost** * Everyone books and pays for their own entry ticket online, in advance, directly with Healesville Sanctuary. * If you have a Zoos Victoria membership, bring it along * Train and bus fares are your own, and food and drinks on site are extra **Transport** * We're travelling by train and connecting bus from Southern Cross Station — bring a myki with enough balance for the return trip * Timings above are the ones I'm planning around; please check the PTV app on the day in case anything has changed * Driving instead is totally fine — there's parking at the Sanctuary. Just tell me beforehand so I know to look for you at the entrance * If you miss the 8:09am departure, don't panic — message the group and make your own way out, and we'll find you there **Bring** * Your pre-booked ticket or membership card * Myki with enough balance (if you're travelling with us) * Water bottle * Lunch and snacks, or money for the cafés * Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses * A jacket * Comfortable walking shoes **Expect** * Difficulty: Easy — walking paths and gentle slopes, no hills to climb * Pace: Relaxed, with plenty of stops * Vibe: Friendly and low-key, lots of looking at animals and chatting * Group style: We'll move around together, but no pressure — if you want to drift off and see something at your own pace, just meet us back up **Important notes** * This is a casual social meetup arranged so we can visit together. It isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Healesville Sanctuary or Zoos Victoria * Book your own entry directly with the Sanctuary — an RSVP here is not a ticket and doesn't include entry * Spirits of the Sky and the keeper talks are run by the Sanctuary and can change or be cancelled on the day, especially in poor weather. Check their site closer to the date * It's an outdoor day, so dress for the weather — the Yarra Valley is usually a few degrees cooler than the city * Please follow all Sanctuary rules and staff instructions, keep a respectful distance from the animals, and take part within your own comfort. You're joining at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety and wellbeing on the day * It's a long day with a decent amount of walking — please come prepared for that * If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear

Bogong High Plains Walking - accommodation at Falls Creek - 18 going

Men's Naturist Day Walk, private farm near Lancefield, optional BBQ - 25 going

🌿 Living the Circle: Circular Economy INSIDE | Part 1 of 5

Since launching The Eco-Impact Tribe over a year ago, we’ve explored different aspects of sustainability together. Now, it’s time to go a little deeper. Introducing **Living the Circle**, a five-part awareness series exploring the circular economy. For our first session, **Circular Economy INSIDE**, we’ll explore what a circular economy really means, why it matters and how it connects to our everyday lives. I’m delighted to co-facilitate this series with Osh, a sustainability professional with a Master’s in Sustainability from Deakin University and a research background in circular economy and food waste management. This isn’t about sitting through a lecture! Expect relaxed conversations, interactive activities, questions, a few games and plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas, expand our thinking and learn from each other. 🌱 To keep the conversation interactive places are limited to around 20 people. 📍 **Meeting Point:** Au79 Café, Abbotsford ☕ **Plan for the afternoon** * **1:00 pm** \| Arrival\, food and drink orders\, and casual introductions * **1:30 pm** \| Fun\, interactive activity * **2:00 pm** \| Group discussion and sharing ideas * **3:00 pm** \| Wrap\-up To support the venue, please purchase a coffee and/or something to eat. 😊 📸 A few photos may be taken for community sharing. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let the host know at the start.

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