Mullum Mullum Festival Ensuring That Future Generations Retain an Environment to Enjoy

DAY 2 SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER – FESTIVAL OPENING Festival Patrons Les Smith & Howard Tankey

Today’s Walks & Talks: 10.30am Nature Scavenger Hunt, 11.30am Water Scientist, 4pm The Platypus $2.00 donation per person DAY 1 Celebrating the ecological and cultural values per session is appreciated SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 11.30am – 3pm Indigenous BBQ, damper, tea and co ee Master of Ceremonies: of Mullum Mullum Creek Valley. supplied by Healesville Indigenous Arts Enterprise Co-op “Den the Fish” DAY 2 SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 1pm Welcome: Yarra Yarra Elder Aunty Dot Peters Dennis Fisher from Radio The catchment of the Mullum Mullum Creek in the municipalities of Maroondah, Kool n Deadly ‘1503am’ will welcome us all to the Festival Whitehorse and Manningham is home to more than 60,000 people, but it also OPENING CEREMONY encompasses some of the largest and best preserved areas of remnant bush in urban DAY 3 Melbourne. This bush contains more than 300 species of indigenous owering plants SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 1.10pm Festival Opening Luke Chamberlain, The Wilderness Society and more than 120 species of indigenous birds, as well as many mammals and reptiles, Luke is the Victorian Forest Campaigner for The Wilderness Society. His role is to educate the public about and countless insects. DAY 4 the role that forests and ecosystems play in the international carbon cycle and to advocate for the protection SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER of these critical natural systems. Luke works at all levels of government to help ght for the protection of The Festival was inaugurated in 1995 by concerned individuals in the local community Australia’s magnicent native forests. Prior to The Wilderness Society, Luke worked for 13 years with IBM and who opposed the Eastern Freeway extension through the valley and who wanted to play PricewaterhouseCoopers as a management consultant, specializing in IT. an active role in promoting the natural values of the local area.

1.30 Mullum Mullum Short Story Competition winners announced by Hazel Edwards. During the Festival you will have the opportunity to learn about the biodiversity of the Hazel is an Ambassador for the 2012 National Year of Reading & Premier’s Reading Challenge. Her works include ‘There’s a Hippopotamus Mullum Mullum Valley, as well as the cultural heritage of the area. As usual, the walks on our Roof Eating Cake’, now a lm, water conservation themed ‘Plato the Platypus Plumber (Part time)’, and ‘Gang O Kids’, about organised for this Festival cover a wide range of aspects of the valley; there is always orienteering sleuths in the bush. Inspired by her 2001 expedition to Antarica, Hazel has written on the topic for all ages. something new to see. The 14th Festival is held in spring and will be followed by an autumn festival in 2013. The Mullum Mullum Cultural Dance Group TH 1.40pm Performances The Mullum Mullum Valley supports valuable habitat for a range of indigenous ora and THE 14 Sebastian Jorgensen The group is a collection of Indigenous men, women and fauna and forms an important connection, linking the foothill forests of Maroondah to young people, who showcase their strong and powerful culture the Yarra river in Templestowe. The continued preservation and enhancement of this Classical guitarist Sebastian Jorgenson through language and dance ceremonies. The group was corridor is vital for the survival of the plants and animals that depend on it, and for will perform his unique interpretation formed in early 2011 and has grown from 8 to 20 members. Mullum Mullum Festival ensuring that future generations retain an environment to enjoy. of traditional and contemporary It was established initially through the formation of a young aboriginal music. This includes so called males’ dance group in January this year. It was through the cultural We hope that you will come away from the 14th Mullum Mullum Festival with greater “lost songs” in the local Woiworung pride and courage of the eight young Indigenous men that the understanding and knowledge of this beautiful native bushland and the ora and fauna language, as well as material arising dance group grew to encompass the whole community. The within. from his many years of collaboration group now comprises dancers from 5yo through to elders. with such iconic indigenous gures as David Gulpilil, Yothu Yindi, Warren The cultural dance group empowers members through cultural H Williams, Robert Mait Mait, and connections to language and traditional dance. Many members especially the internationally cross culturally acclaimed band he of the group have Get Involved helped form, Waak Waak Jungi (crow re). grown in their The Mullum Mullum Creek Valley needs your assistance! Learn what you can do to condence and help us preserve this beautiful piece of native Australian bushland. If you would like Sebastian respectfully dedicates his performance to the self esteem and to contribute to the next Mullum Mullum Festival, please join our committee – we traditional owners of this Mullum Mullum country, the have developed would love to hear from you! Wurundjeri people. Sebastian will be joined by some very special a stronger bond guests for this performance. with each other. Contact Monique Decortis on 03 9719 7661 or [email protected] or David De Angelis on 0409 519 829 for more information.

Roughly 2:30pm Workshops Traditional Games with the Mullum Mullum Gathering Place Mullum Mullum Festival Inc. A0037017H Come participate and learn traditional Indigenous games such P.O. Box 173, Mitcham, 3132 | Phone: 03 9719 7661 | www.vicnet.net.au/~mulfest Basket weaving with Aunty Dot Peters as Buroinjin, Pulyugge, Koolchee and Gorri. These games are We are honoured to have with us again, well- designed to teach participants some recreational games played known basket weaving teacher, Yarra Yarra Elder, by Indigenous peoples from around Australia. Aunty Dot Peters. Aunty Dot has fond memories The Mullum Mullum Festival Committee would like to thank Manningham, Whitehorse Facepainting and Storytelling with John Baxter of sitting with her mother, sister and grandmother and Maroondah City Councils, as well as the Mullum Trust and the Yarran Dheran at Coranderrk, and learning to coil baskets in the John is a proud Latji Latji/Nukunu man, a member of the Stolen Advisory Committee for their support of this festival. traditional way. Generation fostered into a non-Indigenous family at a very young age, who could not reconnect with his own family until This skill has stayed with her and it is the link she uses when his late teens. John has a real gift of sharing cultural “The Mullum Mullum Festival respects Aboriginal culture and heritage. teaching groups about Aboriginal culture and tradition. awareness and education with community. While Aunty Dot was one of the Inductees for the 2011 Victorian painting faces John will share his story of growing We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the Women’s Honour Roll, which acknowledges and celebrates the up away from his family and reuniting with them as land we know as The Mullum Mullum Valley and we value the signi cance achievements of Victorian women from dierent backgrounds. a teenager. He will discuss the struggle Indigenous of their story as essential to the unique character of the local area.” people have faced and continue to face today. Printed on Envirocare 100% recycled paper with vegetable ink by BHI Digital Print Services. Design by Pauline Hill. Photography by Carolyn Dawe, Sue Bendel, David De Angelis, Silvie Glattauer, Dean Jones, All activities on Sunday are at Yarran Dheran Reserve, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Melways Ref: 49 B6 Sandi Kogtevs, Howard Tankey. MAROONDAH, WHITEHORSE AND MANNINGHAM DAY 2 SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER – FESTIVAL OPENING Festival Patrons Les Smith & Howard Tankey

Roughly 2:30pm Workshops Traditional Games with the Mullum Mullum Gathering Place Mullum Mullum Festival Inc. A0037017H Come participate and learn traditional Indigenous games such P.O. Box 173, Mitcham, 3132 | Phone: 03 9719 7661 | www.vicnet.net.au/~mulfest Basket weaving with Aunty Dot Peters as Buroinjin, Pulyugge, Koolchee and Gorri. These games are We are honoured to have with us again, well- designed to teach participants some recreational games played known basket weaving teacher, Yarra Yarra Elder, by Indigenous peoples from around Australia. Aunty Dot Peters. Aunty Dot has fond memories The Mullum Mullum Festival Committee would like to thank Manningham, Whitehorse Facepainting and Storytelling with John Baxter of sitting with her mother, sister and grandmother and Maroondah City Councils, as well as the Mullum Trust and the Yarran Dheran at Coranderrk, and learning to coil baskets in the John is a proud Latji Latji/Nukunu man, a member of the Stolen Advisory Committee for their support of this festival. traditional way. Generation fostered into a non-Indigenous family at a very young age, who could not reconnect with his own family until This skill has stayed with her and it is the link she uses when his late teens. John has a real gift of sharing cultural “The Mullum Mullum Festival respects Aboriginal culture and heritage. teaching groups about Aboriginal culture and tradition. awareness and education with community. While Aunty Dot was one of the Inductees for the 2011 Victorian painting faces John will share his story of growing We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the Women’s Honour Roll, which acknowledges and celebrates the up away from his family and reuniting with them as land we know as The Mullum Mullum Valley and we value the signi cance achievements of Victorian women from dierent backgrounds. a teenager. He will discuss the struggle Indigenous of their story as essential to the unique character of the local area.” people have faced and continue to face today. Printed on Envirocare 100% recycled paper with vegetable ink by BHI Digital Print Services. Design by Pauline Hill. Photography by Carolyn Dawe, Sue Bendel, David De Angelis, Silvie Glattauer, Dean Jones, All activities on Sunday are at Yarran Dheran Reserve, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Melways Ref: 49 B6 Sandi Kogtevs, Howard Tankey. MAROONDAH, WHITEHORSE AND MANNINGHAM DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Saturday 10 Sept 1.30pm Bike Ride Mike Hassett 5pm Presentation Climate 9am Walk the whole Mullum 2pm Presentation – change and Biodiversity Mullum Valley – Part 2, 12 Diggers Club Keith Edwards This ride will explore the Mullum Mullum Creek trail starting from Schwerkolt Cottage and returning to the starting point. The ride will be mainly on bike paths. There will Steve Meacher km Ken McInnes Keith, Diggers Club Ambassador, has 25 be periodic stops to observe points of interest. Bring a reliable bike and a water bottle. Since 2009 Steve, an environmental Local naturalist Ken McInnes will continue years experience in horticulture and is Meet at Schwerkolt Cottage carpark, (Melway 49 D7). Duration 1.5-2hrs. 9am Walk the whole Mullum 12.30pm You have noticed 3pm Youth & Sustainability educator and climate activist, has been this walk from Schwerkolt Cottage to a quali ed landscape architect. Diggers Project Ocer for the Eastern Alliance Currawong Bush Park, historic Pontville club have Australia’s largest range of Mullum Valley – Part 1, 8 km the trees, but have you Tom Dowsley, Manningham for Greenhouse Action; a grouping of the Homestead and the Yarra River. The walk heirloom vegetables, cottage owers DAY 2 Ken McInnes noticed the indigenous City Council councils of Boroondara, Knox, Monash, will end at Tikalara. Wear sturdy footwear, and fruit plants that can be delivered ground storey? Maroondah, Yarra Ranges and Whitehorse, appropriate clothes, a smile and a small direct to your door. Keith will talk about TH Local naturalist Ken McInnes will walk Discuss the bene ts of engaging young SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Jane Pammer investigating how the management of day pack. Approx 6 hrs. Meet at 9 am in 12pm Walk and talk the need to grow your own or support the upper reaches of the Mullum Mullum people in our journey to a sustainable Farmers Markets; what’s wrong with Creek from its source to the historic society, and try some of the activities bushland and biodiversity by councils Websters Road, Templestowe (Melway 34 We will walk along a section of the – Identifying past the vegetables we are buying from the Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham. Wear that have inspired young individuals to will have to change to adapt to global D2), from where a free bus will take people 10.30am - 5pm display of entries into the Mullum Mullum Mullum Mullum Creek where bushland Indigenous connections to supermarkets; the dierence between sturdy footwear, appropriate clothes, a become environmentally responsible warming. After a brief overview of the to the start of the walk. works, with a focus on ground storey, land Gary Presland Hybrids and Heirlooms; and how and why short story writing competition smile and a small day pack. Approx 4 hrs. citizens. project Steve will talk about a case study have been carried out for 17 years on the the market gardeners grow their produce. Judged by The Doncaster Writers Circle Meet at 9 am at the Schwerkolt Cottage car on the eects of climate change on key at and 11 years on the slope. Gary Presland will lead a walk along Genetically Modi ed “Seeds of the future”, park, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham, (Melway Tom has been working to engage young plant species and signi cant Ecological Children were asked to reect on the preservation of the Mullum Mullum Valley by the Mullum Mullum Creek, during what could possibly be wrong with them? 49 D7), from where a free bus will take people in environmental action and Vegetation Classes in the local region. the construction of the tunnels, and to respond to the question: “What in your natural Learn about some of problems associated which he will give a historical and people to the start of the walk. sustainability initiatives in the local area Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, environment do you love and would like to save for people to enjoy in the future?” with working with indigenous ground archeological perspective of the ‘Hot o the press’ copies of “The Heirloom for the past ve years. As the Founding entry at 277 Reynolds Road, Warrandyte The winning entries will be judged by The Doncaster Writers Circle, and the storey vegetation and how Manningham’s connections between local Aboriginal Tomato Book” will be for sale at $24.95 Director of the youth-led non-pro t (Melway 34 H7) Duration 1.5 hrs winners will be announced on the afternoon. bushland team has tried to overcome people and the physical environment. Doorprize: Self watering vegetable pot 8.30am Walk and Talk – organisation Switch on Sustainability, Tom them. Jane is a Bushland Management He will relate the use of the local donated by The Diggers Club What Birds like about the has led the development of an intensive Ocer at Manningham City Council. Bring area and surrounding region by the Conference Centre at Currawong Bush Park, Peter Paul sustainability education program for Valley your walking shoes. Park at Larnoo Drive 10am Walk and talk – Wurundjeri people in the period before Reynolds Road, Warrandyte, (Melway 34 H7) secondary school students involving over European settlement to elements of Peter regularly walks the Mullum intersection with Shafter Drive, 1000 participants to date. Currawong Bush the local natural history. Mullum Valley between Quarry Doncaster East (Melway 34 G6) Park Conference Centre, Park entry at 277 Les Smith Meet at the Yarran Dheran Information 4pm Presentation – Road and Schwerkolt Cottage and is Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (Melway 34 H7) Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Green carbon - our forests intimately acquainted with its fauna Les, who has been a member of the Duration 1.5 hrs (Melway 49 B6). Tracks are slippery when and ora. He also does a monthly bird Antonio Park Advisory committee for and climate change wet. Wear appropriate shoes. survey for Birds Australia (now BirdLife many years, will show you the many plant Peter Campbell 4.30 Wildlife of the species of one of the most bio-diverse of Australia). In this walk Peter will again Surrey Hills resident, Hillcrest Section of Mullum 7pm Presentation and short local reserves. share his knowledge of what provides 2pm Birds in a changing Peter, has been a a favourable habitat for the various Mullum Park walk – Indigenous Flora for landscape Murray Bouchier Forest protection 10.30am Nature scavenger hunt Julie Morris He will also bird species. Wear sturdy shoes and Scott Baker Frogs David De Angelis campaigner for 25 Suitable for ages 5-12 talk about the As an amateur naturalist living on bring binoculars if you have them. years. Local naturalist David De Angelis will earlier history Melbourne’s fringe for over half a century, Have you ever wanted to be an explorer? Do you have the courage and curiosity? Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Hillcrest is considered to be one of the talk about creating frog habitats using of the area Murray Bouchier has documented Today we are going to use our observation skills and curiosity to discover the hidden Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. 2.30 Walk and talk – most pristine areas of natural vegetation Forests store and indigenous plants and provide a brief and of the changes around him, particularly the secrets that lie along the Mullum Mullum Creek. Activity kits will be provided. (Melway 49 B6) Duration. 1.5 hrs Is the Weather Listening? remaining in the Mullum Mullum Creek remove carbon. Glen Jameson Valley and is a local stronghold for many overview of the biology and conservation regeneration disappearance of various species of birds Native forests, like signi cant plant and animal species. of frogs living in and around the Mullum work that has and animals, and the arrival of others. 10.30 Presentation - those of the Mullum In 1995 the Middle Yarra Timelines project This walk will traverse a variety of habitats Mullum Valley. This will be followed by been carried Mullum Valley, 11.30am Water scientist Julie Morris Conservation in the attempted to de ne the seasonal changes searching for wildowers, nesting birds a short walk to look at existing wetland out by the Committee in association with Murray has been a member of the Bird have an abundance Suitable for ages 8-16 community in local phenological terms, believing that and other creatures that still reside in habitat and identify the calls of some the City of Whitehorse. Meet Antonio Observers Club of Australia for 55 years, of plant and animal species and are Karen Alexander the traditional European division of the this special remnant. Naturalist Scott has common local frog species. Bring a torch Park car park, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham. is a foundation member of Victorian wonderful to visit. They also store large Learn about the water quality of the Mullum Mullum Creek by doing scienti c tests year into four seasons was not relevant conducted local fauna surveys for the last and warm clothing. Currawong Bush (Melway 49 C9) Ornithological Research Group, and is also amounts of “green carbon” in wood, on the water. No degree or lab coat required! Activity kits will be provided. Why should we bother to look after the to Australian conditions. The Project 25 years and contributed substantial data Park Conference Centre, Park entry at 277 a member of the Friends of The 100 Acres vegetation, detritus and their soils. We planet when it’s looked after it self for came up with a six season calendar with to state and local government reports Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (Melway 34 H7) and Friends of French Island National Park have a great opportunity to protect our Julie is Melbourne Water’s Healthy Waterways, Waterwatch and Community Learning around 3 billion years? Our existence descriptions of the natural history of the on the Hillcrest area Duration 1.5 hrs groups. native forests to preserve their natural Coordinator on Earth is not without impacts. It’s not seasons published to stimulate discussion in an eort to have The 100 Acres Meet at the Domeney Reserve qualities and the carbon they store. only for nature, but for us, that we want a and hopefully their adoption. it recognised and lower carpark, Knees Road, Park Orchards, Conference Centre at Currawong Bush Park, healthy and wealthy natural environment. (Melway 35 E9) 4pm Presentation and short walk – The Platypus preserved. 6.30-9.30pm Reynolds Road, Warrandyte. (Melway 34 H7) We give it intrinsic value; we need it for Since then we have witnessed the wild Astronomy for the People Geoff Williams, Australian Platypus Conservancy our health, our pleasure and our food. variability of the climatic extremes and Experience some of And we need to connect to it. Karen The Astronomical Society Of Victoria, The platypus is commonly thought of as a shy creature, living only in areas well away change. How does all this variability t the natural values of will talk about these issues and invite with their telescopes, will help you see 6:30pm Sunday 18th – Spotlighting Ray Gibson from people. In fact, this remarkable animal is found in many of our local waterways. into the Middle Yarra Six Seasons? Are the Mullum Mullum audience members to discuss the special that have lured the spectacular constellation Scorpio Geo will give an illustrated talk about local platypus populations and then lead a there other seasonal divisions operating Join local naturalist Ray for an evening of spotlighting at Yarran Dheran Reserve connections they have with nature. containing star clusters, a super-giant short walk along Mullum Mullum Creek to look at platypus habitat. out there? It makes you wonder at times naturalists to this in search of nocturnal wildlife including sugar gliders, possums, frogs and owls. Karen is a team leader at the Victoria red star and the Jewel Box star cluster. Meet at Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. (Melway 49 B6) whether the weather is listening to the particular area for over Early arrivals can join in a stagwatch (observing nest hollows) in the hope of seeing Naturally Alliance. Currawong Bush Wear walking shoes, tracks are slippery when wet. Timelines Project! Currawong Bush Park, 100 years. animals emerge to forage as the sun goes down. Spotlights tted with light-di using Park Conference Centre, Park entry at 277 north carpark near the Environment Centre, Binoculars could be useful. Meet at the end Bring a small torch. Mullum Mullum lters will be provided. Bring binoculars and a small torch, if you have them. Meet at the Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (Melway 34 H7) Cancellation: In case of bad weather call 0409 519 829 Warrandyte (Melway 34 H6) of Huggins Road, Donvale (Melway 49 B5) Reserve, Mullum Mullum Rd, Ringwood, Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. ( Melway 49 B6) Duration 1.5 hrs Duration 1.5 hrs (Melway 49 J5) or 9719 7661 to see if the event/walk is going ahead. Duration 1.5 hrs DAY 1 DAY 3 DAY 4 SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Saturday 10 Sept 1.30pm Bike Ride Mike Hassett 5pm Presentation Climate 9am Walk the whole Mullum 2pm Presentation – change and Biodiversity Mullum Valley – Part 2, 12 Diggers Club Keith Edwards This ride will explore the Mullum Mullum Creek trail starting from Schwerkolt Cottage and returning to the starting point. The ride will be mainly on bike paths. There will Steve Meacher km Ken McInnes Keith, Diggers Club Ambassador, has 25 be periodic stops to observe points of interest. Bring a reliable bike and a water bottle. Since 2009 Steve, an environmental Local naturalist Ken McInnes will continue years experience in horticulture and is Meet at Schwerkolt Cottage carpark, (Melway 49 D7). Duration 1.5-2hrs. 9am Walk the whole Mullum 12.30pm You have noticed 3pm Youth & Sustainability educator and climate activist, has been this walk from Schwerkolt Cottage to a quali ed landscape architect. Diggers Project Ocer for the Eastern Alliance Currawong Bush Park, historic Pontville club have Australia’s largest range of Mullum Valley – Part 1, 8 km the trees, but have you Tom Dowsley, Manningham for Greenhouse Action; a grouping of the Homestead and the Yarra River. The walk heirloom vegetables, cottage owers DAY 2 Ken McInnes noticed the indigenous City Council councils of Boroondara, Knox, Monash, will end at Tikalara. Wear sturdy footwear, and fruit plants that can be delivered ground storey? Maroondah, Yarra Ranges and Whitehorse, appropriate clothes, a smile and a small direct to your door. Keith will talk about TH Local naturalist Ken McInnes will walk Discuss the bene ts of engaging young SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Jane Pammer investigating how the management of day pack. Approx 6 hrs. Meet at 9 am in 12pm Walk and talk the need to grow your own or support the upper reaches of the Mullum Mullum people in our journey to a sustainable Farmers Markets; what’s wrong with Creek from its source to the historic society, and try some of the activities bushland and biodiversity by councils Websters Road, Templestowe (Melway 34 We will walk along a section of the – Identifying past the vegetables we are buying from the Schwerkolt Cottage in Mitcham. Wear that have inspired young individuals to will have to change to adapt to global D2), from where a free bus will take people 10.30am - 5pm display of entries into the Mullum Mullum Mullum Mullum Creek where bushland Indigenous connections to supermarkets; the dierence between sturdy footwear, appropriate clothes, a become environmentally responsible warming. After a brief overview of the to the start of the walk. works, with a focus on ground storey, land Gary Presland Hybrids and Heirlooms; and how and why short story writing competition smile and a small day pack. Approx 4 hrs. citizens. project Steve will talk about a case study have been carried out for 17 years on the the market gardeners grow their produce. Judged by The Doncaster Writers Circle Meet at 9 am at the Schwerkolt Cottage car on the eects of climate change on key at and 11 years on the slope. Gary Presland will lead a walk along Genetically Modi ed “Seeds of the future”, park, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham, (Melway Tom has been working to engage young plant species and signi cant Ecological Children were asked to reect on the preservation of the Mullum Mullum Valley by the Mullum Mullum Creek, during what could possibly be wrong with them? 49 D7), from where a free bus will take people in environmental action and Vegetation Classes in the local region. the construction of the tunnels, and to respond to the question: “What in your natural Learn about some of problems associated which he will give a historical and people to the start of the walk. sustainability initiatives in the local area Currawong Bush Park Conference Centre, environment do you love and would like to save for people to enjoy in the future?” with working with indigenous ground archeological perspective of the ‘Hot o the press’ copies of “The Heirloom for the past ve years. As the Founding entry at 277 Reynolds Road, Warrandyte The winning entries will be judged by The Doncaster Writers Circle, and the storey vegetation and how Manningham’s connections between local Aboriginal Tomato Book” will be for sale at $24.95 Director of the youth-led non-pro t (Melway 34 H7) Duration 1.5 hrs winners will be announced on the afternoon. bushland team has tried to overcome people and the physical environment. Doorprize: Self watering vegetable pot 8.30am Walk and Talk – organisation Switch on Sustainability, Tom them. Jane is a Bushland Management He will relate the use of the local donated by The Diggers Club What Birds like about the has led the development of an intensive Ocer at Manningham City Council. Bring area and surrounding region by the Conference Centre at Currawong Bush Park, Peter Paul sustainability education program for Valley your walking shoes. Park at Larnoo Drive 10am Walk and talk – Wurundjeri people in the period before Reynolds Road, Warrandyte, (Melway 34 H7) secondary school students involving over European settlement to elements of Peter regularly walks the Mullum intersection with Shafter Drive, 1000 participants to date. Currawong Bush the local natural history. Mullum Valley between Quarry Doncaster East (Melway 34 G6) Park Conference Centre, Park entry at 277 Les Smith Meet at the Yarran Dheran Information 4pm Presentation – Road and Schwerkolt Cottage and is Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (Melway 34 H7) Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. Green carbon - our forests intimately acquainted with its fauna Les, who has been a member of the Duration 1.5 hrs (Melway 49 B6). Tracks are slippery when and ora. He also does a monthly bird Antonio Park Advisory committee for and climate change wet. Wear appropriate shoes. survey for Birds Australia (now BirdLife many years, will show you the many plant Peter Campbell 4.30 Wildlife of the species of one of the most bio-diverse of Australia). In this walk Peter will again Surrey Hills resident, Hillcrest Section of Mullum 7pm Presentation and short local reserves. share his knowledge of what provides 2pm Birds in a changing Peter, has been a a favourable habitat for the various Mullum Park walk – Indigenous Flora for landscape Murray Bouchier Forest protection 10.30am Nature scavenger hunt Julie Morris He will also bird species. Wear sturdy shoes and Scott Baker Frogs David De Angelis campaigner for 25 Suitable for ages 5-12 talk about the As an amateur naturalist living on bring binoculars if you have them. years. Local naturalist David De Angelis will earlier history Melbourne’s fringe for over half a century, Have you ever wanted to be an explorer? Do you have the courage and curiosity? Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Hillcrest is considered to be one of the talk about creating frog habitats using of the area Murray Bouchier has documented Today we are going to use our observation skills and curiosity to discover the hidden Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. 2.30 Walk and talk – most pristine areas of natural vegetation Forests store and indigenous plants and provide a brief and of the changes around him, particularly the secrets that lie along the Mullum Mullum Creek. Activity kits will be provided. (Melway 49 B6) Duration. 1.5 hrs Is the Weather Listening? remaining in the Mullum Mullum Creek remove carbon. Glen Jameson Valley and is a local stronghold for many overview of the biology and conservation regeneration disappearance of various species of birds Native forests, like signi cant plant and animal species. of frogs living in and around the Mullum work that has and animals, and the arrival of others. 10.30 Presentation - those of the Mullum In 1995 the Middle Yarra Timelines project This walk will traverse a variety of habitats Mullum Valley. This will be followed by been carried Mullum Valley, 11.30am Water scientist Julie Morris Conservation in the attempted to de ne the seasonal changes searching for wildowers, nesting birds a short walk to look at existing wetland out by the Committee in association with Murray has been a member of the Bird have an abundance Suitable for ages 8-16 community in local phenological terms, believing that and other creatures that still reside in habitat and identify the calls of some the City of Whitehorse. Meet Antonio Observers Club of Australia for 55 years, of plant and animal species and are Karen Alexander the traditional European division of the this special remnant. Naturalist Scott has common local frog species. Bring a torch Park car park, Deep Creek Road, Mitcham. is a foundation member of Victorian wonderful to visit. They also store large Learn about the water quality of the Mullum Mullum Creek by doing scienti c tests year into four seasons was not relevant conducted local fauna surveys for the last and warm clothing. Currawong Bush (Melway 49 C9) Ornithological Research Group, and is also amounts of “green carbon” in wood, on the water. No degree or lab coat required! Activity kits will be provided. Why should we bother to look after the to Australian conditions. The Project 25 years and contributed substantial data Park Conference Centre, Park entry at 277 a member of the Friends of The 100 Acres vegetation, detritus and their soils. We planet when it’s looked after it self for came up with a six season calendar with to state and local government reports Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (Melway 34 H7) and Friends of French Island National Park have a great opportunity to protect our Julie is Melbourne Water’s Healthy Waterways, Waterwatch and Community Learning around 3 billion years? Our existence descriptions of the natural history of the on the Hillcrest area Duration 1.5 hrs groups. native forests to preserve their natural Coordinator on Earth is not without impacts. It’s not seasons published to stimulate discussion in an eort to have The 100 Acres Meet at the Domeney Reserve qualities and the carbon they store. only for nature, but for us, that we want a and hopefully their adoption. it recognised and lower carpark, Knees Road, Park Orchards, Conference Centre at Currawong Bush Park, healthy and wealthy natural environment. (Melway 35 E9) 4pm Presentation and short walk – The Platypus preserved. 6.30-9.30pm Reynolds Road, Warrandyte. (Melway 34 H7) We give it intrinsic value; we need it for Since then we have witnessed the wild Astronomy for the People Geoff Williams, Australian Platypus Conservancy our health, our pleasure and our food. variability of the climatic extremes and Experience some of And we need to connect to it. Karen The Astronomical Society Of Victoria, The platypus is commonly thought of as a shy creature, living only in areas well away change. How does all this variability t the natural values of will talk about these issues and invite with their telescopes, will help you see 6:30pm Sunday 18th – Spotlighting Ray Gibson from people. In fact, this remarkable animal is found in many of our local waterways. into the Middle Yarra Six Seasons? Are the Mullum Mullum audience members to discuss the special that have lured the spectacular constellation Scorpio Geo will give an illustrated talk about local platypus populations and then lead a there other seasonal divisions operating Join local naturalist Ray for an evening of spotlighting at Yarran Dheran Reserve connections they have with nature. containing star clusters, a super-giant short walk along Mullum Mullum Creek to look at platypus habitat. out there? It makes you wonder at times naturalists to this in search of nocturnal wildlife including sugar gliders, possums, frogs and owls. Karen is a team leader at the Victoria red star and the Jewel Box star cluster. Meet at Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. (Melway 49 B6) whether the weather is listening to the particular area for over Early arrivals can join in a stagwatch (observing nest hollows) in the hope of seeing Naturally Alliance. Currawong Bush Wear walking shoes, tracks are slippery when wet. Timelines Project! Currawong Bush Park, 100 years. animals emerge to forage as the sun goes down. Spotlights tted with light-di using Park Conference Centre, Park entry at 277 north carpark near the Environment Centre, Binoculars could be useful. Meet at the end Bring a small torch. Mullum Mullum lters will be provided. Bring binoculars and a small torch, if you have them. Meet at the Reynolds Road, Warrandyte (Melway 34 H7) Cancellation: In case of bad weather call 0409 519 829 Warrandyte (Melway 34 H6) of Huggins Road, Donvale (Melway 49 B5) Reserve, Mullum Mullum Rd, Ringwood, Yarran Dheran Information Centre, Ashburton Drive, Mitcham. ( Melway 49 B6) Duration 1.5 hrs Duration 1.5 hrs (Melway 49 J5) or 9719 7661 to see if the event/walk is going ahead. Duration 1.5 hrs DAY 2 SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER – FESTIVAL OPENING Festival Patrons Les Smith & Howard Tankey