Events

Working bees

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  Friends of Bungalook Conservation Reserves

  Nationally significant bushland with high biodiversity

  Ormond Pl, Kilsyth South2nd Saturday of each month

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  Brickworks Flora Reserve working bees

  Suburban reserve at the site of the former Montrose Brickworks

  Cambridge Rd, MontroseSaturdays, approx. 3-monthly

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  Friends of Heathfield Creek

  A small patch of bushland following Heathfield Creek

  Belvedere Dr, MontroseLast Sunday of each month

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  People's Garden working bees

  Help maintain a public garden with exotic and indigenous plants

  Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, MontroseEvery 6-12 months

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Annual events

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  Annual General Meeting and Presentation

  AGM with a presentation from an environmental expert and delicious lunch

  Montrose Town CentreAugust

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  Christmas Picnic

  Friendly Christmas picnic with other MEG members

  Local reserve (varies)December

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  Spring Bird Walk

  Guided tour with a bird expert in local bushland

  Local reserve (varies)October

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Occasional events

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  Informative bushwalks

  Educational and engaging bushwalks led by local experts

  Bushwalks led by knowledgeable people are held to involve and engage the community and to pass on knowledge of our wonderful environment. The walks have previously targeted particular ecological events such as the recovery of vegetation after a fire and spring wildflower displays. Become a member to be notified of upcoming bushwalks.

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  Leap Into Nature

  Environmental activites for 2-5 year olds

  Montrose Environmental Group continues to collaborate with Leap Into Nature to run sessions for young children (typically 2-5 years). These activities include bush walking, bird watching, and frog hunting. They are a fun and accessible opportunity for kids to discover the environment around them and learn about nature. Information about upcoming Leap Into Nature events can be found on their website or by becoming a MEG member.

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  Presentations

  Presentations on interesting environmental topics for members

  Presentations on interesting environmental topics are given throughout the year. They are varied in their content and have recently included topics such as fire ecology, the taxonomy of Flax-lily (Dianella) species, creating habitat gardens, interactive wildlife presentations targeted at children, and the wonderful world of bats.