Wildlife & Waterways - A vision for Mt Macedon

It's the Winter Solstice and we have a plan! Not just for how we can celebrate as a community the turning of the dark towards the light, but how we can envision the future of the waterways of the southern slopes on Mt Macedon.

Macedon and Mt Macedon Landcare Group’s have identified 7 stretches of local creek that, when restored, will create linkages for birds, animals and other creatures to move, feed and breed across the mountain so they can thrive. This work will also improve water quality for the whole Maribyrnong River.

We've written a brochure looking at the lay of the land, the challenges and how we can restore this critical aspect of our local environment. This vision needs all of us - the collective. It sits alongside a report we have commissioned from ecologist Geordie Scott-Walker, about the waterways and wildlife of our area. Both will be launched on the night.

This is a unique opportunity for us to create a shared vision for how we can care for the lands, waterways and wildlife we have the privilege to live near. It is a chance for us to connect as a community and build our knowledge and commitment to the place we call home.

There will be three speakers and time for questions and discussion, followed by further conversations over supper.

You can find out more about this project on the Landcare website.