Events

Sat Sep 06 2025 - Yarra Bend
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Relax and enjoy a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk (1.5-2 hours) through leafy Yarra Bend Park.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Sun Sep 28 2025 - Birrarung Park, Templestowe
Birrarung Park NatureFix Trail - Self-Guided Walk
Enjoy a wellness walk along the Birrarung with Parks Vic and the NatureFix App. Six activities help you unwind and reflect in tranquil bush land.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place, Heidelberg West
Cultural Walk along the Darebin Creek
Come and join us for an exciting event at one of Banyule's amazing cultural spaces, Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place, featuring Wurundjeri Elders.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Sun Sep 28 2025 - Enterprize Park, CBD
Yalinguth App Self-Guided Walk
Take a tour in your own time. Yalinguth is an award winning augmented audio walk/app that shares stories about the important Aboriginal History of places.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Warburton Arts Centre
River Rhythms, Singer/songwriter Competition
Come along to check out the 20 finalists that made it through the preliminary round of the River Rhythms.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Fairfield Boathouse
Birrarung River Clean Up
Come and paddle on the Birrarung and clean up the lifeblood of our city. Give back to the water that sustains us.
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Sun Sep 07 2025 - Warburton Arts Centre
Warburton Valley Market: Art & Music by the Birrarung
Join Emma from the Yarra Riverkeeper Association for fun-filled, hands-on experiments and nature exploration by the Birrarung.
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Sun Sep 07 2025 - Pound Bend Park, Warandyte
Drawing as Conversation
Join this friendly workshop with artist and facilitator Craig Burgess to respectfully greet the Birrarung through drawing.
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Sun Sep 07 2025 - Finns Reserve, Lower Templestowe
Breakfast with the Platypus River Walk
Join Platypus experts Madeline Taylor and Nigel Philpot for an early morning walk along the Yarra, Birrarung to spot platypuses o Threatened Species Day.
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Sun Sep 07 2025 - Various Locations + Fed Square
Planting Party: A day of community action & celebration
Join us for a morning of native tree planting, then head to Fed Square for a free Planting Party, with music, talks, a market, art installations and workshops, celebrating all things plants.
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Sun Sep 07 2025 - Dights Falls
Sunrise over the Birrarung: A sensory walk
Walk with artist Kate Gorringe-Smith along the Birrarung at sunrise. Tune into nature, bring a head torch and greet the day with fresh perspective.
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Sun Sep 07 2025 - Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield
Yarra Bend Trails to Historic Hidden Gems
Immerse yourself in a 3.5-4hour (8km) guided walk through the trails of Yarra Bend Park, uncovering the rich history of the land and its significance.
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Mon Sep 08 2025 - Online
Living Rivers: Connecting with Birrarung
Be part of an online presentation and discussion with PdH student Christina Renowden. Delve into the significance of recognising Birrarung as a living entity.
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Tue Sep 09 2025 - Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
Planting Habitat for the Helmeted Honeyeater & Leadbeater Possum
Visit the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area and have fun with like-minded people as you plant habitat for Victoria’s critically endangered faunal emblems.
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Tue Sep 09 2025 - Collingwood Children's Farm
Bushfoods and Bush Medicine at the Birrarung
Explore the significance of plants in Wurundjeri culture through an engaging, hands-on experience with Wurundjeri Educator Tully Gibbons.
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Tue Sep 09 2025 - Abbotsford Convent Gates
Dights Falls Cultural Walking Tour
Explore Wurundjeri Culture in this Cultural Walking Tour from Abbotsford Convent to Dights Falls with Senior Environmental Wurundjeri Educator Joe Costello.
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Wed Sep 10 2025 - Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve Mitcham
Nocturnal Wildlife Walk in Yarran Dheran
Join us for a guided nocturnal wildlife walk in Yarran Dheran led by Ian Moodie, well-known local environmentalist and knowledgeable walk leader.
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Wed Sep 10 2025 - Haining Farm Conservation Park
Transforming Haining Farm - Afternoon Gathering
Join us at the Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area for a walk 'n talk with the people responsible for transforming this beautiful section of the Birrarung
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Wed Sep 10 2025 - Haining Farm Conservation Park
Transforming Haining Farm - Morning Gathering
Join us at the Liwik Barring Landscape Conservation Area for a walk 'n talk with the people responsible for transforming this beautiful section of the Birrarung
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Thu Sep 11 2025 - TBC
Changing the Stormwater Conversation
Join this conversation about the role stormwater plays in the health of the Birrarung to explore how we revalue stormwater as a key resource.
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Thu Sep 11 2025 - Warburton
Platypus Talk & Spotting Session
Learn all about one of the most unique creatures in the world - the platypus! Discover what makes them so unusual, what they eat, where they live and more.
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Thu Sep 11 2025 - The Blender Studios
Yarro Yarro: Reflections on the River
Join us at the launch of Nicholas Walton-Healey's photography exhibition and publication showcasing the surprising and dynamic beauty of the Yarra, Birrarung.
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Thu Sep 11 2025 - Fairfield Boathouse
Regenerative Travel on the Birrarung
Canoe, connect and reflect.The Tourism CoLab/ Place Ecologies & Up The Creek Present: Introduction to Regenerative Development and Tourism - A Floating Workshop.
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Fri Sep 12 2025 - Greenline Hub, Fed Square
Swim Melbourne: Mapping and researching urban swimming
Join us for the official launch of Swim Melbourne, an online storymap of places to swim and a panel discussion on swimming research.
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Sat Sep 13 2025 - Warandyte
Know the Flow: River safety session
Improve your skills and confidence with this fun, hands-on riverside safety session with Life Saving Victoria.
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Sat Sep 13 2025 - Herring Island, Richmond
Breathe with the Birrarung
A guided meditation focused on weaving meaning and connection to Country and community through the Birrarung.
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Sat Sep 13 2025 - Westgate Punt Ferry, Port Melbourne
ACF Community Planting Day
Come along for a meaningful day of planting and weeding by the river to help restore native habitat of the Yarra, Birrarung.
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Sat Sep 13 2025 - Docklands
Stand up Paddle along the Birrarung
Experience the Birrarung and view of the city from a truly unique perspective with a 10km paddle on stand up paddle boards.
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Sun Sep 14 2025 - Fairfield Boathouse
Story Happy Hour by the Birrarung
The perfect gathering for river lovers and storytellers! Settle in for a fun, one-hour session of sharing your happiest tales by the Birrarung.
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Sun Sep 14 2025 - Spadonis Reserve
Billabong Walk and Talk - Spadonis Reserve
Led by Melbourne Water and Narrap Rangers, this 2km walk will take us along the banks of the Birrarung to the billabong.
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Sun Sep 14 2025 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Platy-project Dusk Walk, Merri-Yarra Confluence
Join this fascinating presentation on the platypus. Then walk and seek platy activity along the Merri and Birrarung.
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Sun Sep 14 2025 - Melbourne River Cruises, Southbank
Floating Youth Summit
Young people should be actively involved in deciding, designing and making Melbourne a better, more liveable and more sustainable city. Join us a the Floating Youth Summit to have your say.
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Sun Sep 14 2025 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
River Rambles
Explore the Yarra by Kayak with your friends! River Rambles are relaxed, social paddling experiences designed for women and girls aged 16 and over.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Sun Sep 28 2025 - Birrarung Park, Templestowe
Birrarung Park NatureFix Trail - Self-Guided Walk
Enjoy a wellness walk along the Birrarung with Parks Vic and the NatureFix App. Six activities help you unwind and reflect in tranquil bush land.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Sun Sep 28 2025 - Enterprize Park, CBD
Yalinguth App Self-Guided Walk
Take a tour in your own time. Yalinguth is an award winning augmented audio walk/app that shares stories about the important Aboriginal History of places.
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Tue Sep 16 2025 - Abbotsford Convent Gates
Dights Falls Cultural Walking Tour
Explore Wurundjeri Culture in this Cultural Walking Tour from Abbotsford Convent to Dights Falls with Senior Environmental Wurundjeri Educator Joe Costello.
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Wed Sep 17 2025 - Woori Yallock
Nocturnal Spotlighting - Youth Event
Have you wondered what creatures lurk in Healesville forest at night? This event for youth (18-30) is a great chance to connect with other young nature-lovers.
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Fri Sep 19 2025 - Inner Studio, Collingwood
Our River, Our Community's Health
Join the City of Yarra, Regeneration Projects and Inner Studio for an interactive wellbeing session exploring the links between the Birrarung and our community’s health.
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Fri Sep 19 2025 - Greenline Project Hub, Fed Square
Waste Not. Want Not.
RMIT students present Yarra Birrarung-specific stormwater awareness and behaviour change campaigns targeted at reducing litter and contamination in the river.
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Fri Sep 19 2025 - Veneziano Coffee
Coffee Immersion by the Birrarung
Learn about the history of the building (including the darker parts) our environmental activities as a business, and the basics of coffee cupping.
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Fri Sep 19 2025 - Fed Square, Melbourne
World Clean Up Australia
Clean up along the Birrarung with Clean Up Australia and Bupa on World Clean Up Day.
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Fri Sep 19 2025 - Enterprize Park, CBD
Birrarung Floating Wetlands Trial, Walking Tour
Tour the City of Melbourne floating wetlands in the Yarra, Birrarung as part of a trial supported by the Victorian Government.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield
Dog Friendly Yarra Bend Park Walk
Relax and enjoy a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk at Yarra Bend. Explore this urban nature oasis with your canine friends and introduce them to Doggo hotspot, Deep Rock.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Melbourne
Street Wisdom Walkshop
Street Wisdom is a free creative walking practice with Diana Barnett and Skye Bennett that helps you find your way through life’s twists and turns.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Yarra Flats Park
Walk and Talk at Yarra Flats Park
Learn about the rich history of this park and the extensive conservation efforts being undertaken by the Friends of Yarra Flats Park and Melbourne Water.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
River Rambles
Explore the Yarra by Kayak with your friends! River Rambles are relaxed, social paddling experiences designed for women and girls aged 16 and over.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Richmond
River Lessons - The Importance of Nature for Young People
Join this youth-led community activity to learn about ecology, storytelling and fragments of our history, present and future that are often missed out in the classroom.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
EPA Pollution Patrol
Learn more about river pollution, monitoring and reporting and what you can do to protect our Birrarung.
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Sat Sep 20 2025 - Warandyte
Know the Flow: River safety session
Improve your skills and confidence with this fun, hands-on riverside safety session with Life Saving Victoria.
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Sun Sep 21 2025 - Pound Bend Park, Warandyte
Drawing as Conversation
Join this friendly workshop with artist and facilitator Craig Burgess to respectfully greet the Birrarung through drawing.
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Sun Sep 21 2025 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Paint like no-one is watching!
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘dance like no-one is watching’? This event is for people who would like to paint outside but feel too self-conscious.
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Sun Sep 21 2025 - Pier 35, Port Melbourne
from source TO SEA
Get to know the Yarra, Birrarung where it meets the sea in this wander with Janet Bolitho, YRKA President and the Port Places project.
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Sun Sep 21 2025 - Warandyte Bridge
Learn to Dance with Birrarung
Embark on a transformative urban adventure on the moving water of the Yarra, Birrarung at Warandyte.
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Sun Sep 21 2025 - Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
Planting Habitat for the Helmeted Honeyeater & Leadbeater Possum
Visit the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area and have fun with like-minded people as you plant habitat for Victoria’s critically endangered faunal emblems.
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Sun Sep 21 2025 - Quarries Park, Clifton Hill
Restoring Birrarung Country
Plant with the 'Bringing Nature Back’, Yarra Initiative to mitigate the impacts of climate change, through reinstatement of original vegetation.
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Mon Sep 22 2025 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Paddle Power
Looking to get outdoors these school holidays? Learn to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program for kids (7-13 years).
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Sun Sep 28 2025 - Birrarung Park, Templestowe
Birrarung Park NatureFix Trail - Self-Guided Walk
Enjoy a wellness walk along the Birrarung with Parks Vic and the NatureFix App. Six activities help you unwind and reflect in tranquil bush land.
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Sat Sep 06 2025 - Sun Sep 28 2025 - Enterprize Park, CBD
Yalinguth App Self-Guided Walk
Take a tour in your own time. Yalinguth is an award winning augmented audio walk/app that shares stories about the important Aboriginal History of places.
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Mon Sep 22 2025 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Paddle Power
Looking to get outdoors these school holidays? Learn to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program for kids (7-13 years).
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Tue Sep 23 2025 - Little Yarra River, Yarra Junction
The Little Yarra: Improving health & accessibility
Enjoy a Walk and Talk with the Liwik Barring conservation team by the beautiful Birrarung in Yarra Junction.
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Tue Sep 23 2025 - Yarra Junction
Healthy Waterways for Kids
Join Jess Lazarus from Yarra Ranges Council during the holidays as she leads some exciting hands-on educational activities for children!
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Tue Sep 23 2025 - Fairfield Boathouse
Tomorrow's River: Reimagining Connection with a Climate-resilient Birrarung
What if we thought like a river? Join us at Tomorrow party: a co-creative, future-oriented gathering centred on the Birrarung’s resilience.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Kew East
Krefft's Glider Hollow Check
Join us at Boroondara Council for a guided tour to learn about these rare and precious gliders and check their hollows.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Online
Financing differently for a thriving river
An exploration of local and global case studies covering public, private and a whole of system(s) capital approach to stormwater.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Deep Rock Historical Swimming Hole, Kew
Cultural Games & Indigenous Archaeology
Bring the kids to meet Wurundjeri Senior Cultural Educator's Chris Hume and Wurundjeri man Jack George for various cultural games such as Marngrook.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Paddle Power
Looking to get outdoors these school holidays? Learn to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program for kids (7-13 years).
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Koori Revegetation Garden (near Dights Falls)
Wurundjeri Art Activity
Engage in an Art Activity run by our Wurundjeri Educators while learning about Wurundjeri Culture and the significance of the Birrarung. For primary school age.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Koori Revegetation Garden (Dights Falls)
Riverside Storytelling and Ochre Activity
As session for younger children to learn about Wurundjeri history and culture through stories, including the Creation Story and other Dreaming stories.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Yarra River Cruises, Fed Square
Birrarung Cruise for Business
Join a special Birrarung Riverfest cruise for business, culture & tourism professionals as we explore the health, future, and opportunities of our Yarra.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Relax and enjoy a Parks Victoria volunteer-led walk (1.5-2 hours) through leafy Yarra Bend Park.
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Wed Sep 24 2025 - Millgrove
Birrarung Night Walk
Ben O'Leary from the Bushland team at Yarra Ranges Council will guide people at this night walk as we look and listen for wildlife that call the Birrarung home.
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Sat Sep 27 2025 - Como Park, South Yarra
Memories of the Billabong & Health of the River
Join us for a unique event along the billabong and river, read the landscape through its vegetation and natural features and explore local water systems.
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Sat Sep 27 2025 - Burnley, Melbourne
Ragtag Procession by the Birrarung
Join artist Annie Bolitho for this bright dress up and educational procession for all the family along the banks of the Birrarung.
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Sat Sep 27 2025 - Cray's Landing, South Yarra
River Bloom 2025
Jewellery for Birrarung - crafted by artist Deb Fisher from over 3000 lost tennis balls dyed and etched by the river.
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Sat Sep 27 2025 - Deep Rock, Fairfield
Swimming in Stormwater
Join us for an experiential and ambitious conversation about stormwater pollution as we swim in the Birrarung.
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Sat Sep 27 2025 - Westgate Ferry Punt, Port Melbourne
Clean Up at Westgate Park
Join Tangaroa Blue and Westgate Biodiversity in a celebration of our living waterway by getting our hands dirty and cleaning up for Birrarung.
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Sun Sep 28 2025 - The Edge, Fed Square
The Yarra, Birrarung: A celebration on World Rivers Day
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our iconic river through ceremony, music, conversation and collective action.
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