Events

Sun Sep 27 2026 - Launching Place
Open day at Wanderslore Sanctuary
Explore historic Wanderslore Sanctuary on a guided walk and discover local history, riverside ecology and the importance of private land conservation with Trust for Nature.
More Info

Sun Sep 27 2026 - Warburton, Redwood Centre
Picnic on the Birrarung: Launch of Riverfest 2026
Help us launch Birrarung Riverfest 2026 with a picnic by the river with Yarra Riverkeepers, featuring culture, connection, storytelling and family activities.
More Info

Sun Sep 27 2026 - Westgate Punt Ferry Service
Under the Bridge - Birrarung Spring Clean Supreme
Help care for the Birrarung by joining a community clean-up, riverside planting or both, with family-friendly activities and environmental experts.
More Info

Sun Sep 27 2026 - Birrarung Wildlife Corridor, Richmond
Bee Hotels by the Birrarung
Build a bee hotel, learn about native bees and help create an urban wildlife corridor along the banks of the Birrarung.
More Info

Sun Sep 27 2026 - Arts Centre Warburton
River Rhythms, Singer/songwriter Competition
Come celebrate the opening of Riverfest with finalists of the Warburton Birrarung Riverfest, River Rhythms Singer/songwriter competition with Riverfest Ambassador, Sammy J as your MC.
More Info
Booked Out

Mon Sep 28 2026 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Under the Same Moon: A Women's Moonlit Story Walk
Join a gentle full moon walk along the Birrarung for storytelling, reflection and connection with women, mothers and daughters.
Join the waitlist
Booked Out

Mon Sep 28 2026 - Fairfield Amphitheatre
Join the Regeneration
Explore regenerative thinking through a guided paddle, inspiring conversations and practical ideas for everyday life on the Birrarung.
Join the waitlist

Tue Sep 29 2026 - Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
Habitat Creation for Victoria's Faunal Emblems
Help plant habitat for Victoria's critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater and Lowland Leadbeater's Possum at Yellingbo Nature Conservation Area.
More Info
Booked Out

Tue Sep 29 2026 - 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 Tully Gibbons.
Join the waitlist

Tue Sep 29 2026 - Docklands
Discover Melbourne Skyfarm: A Rooftop Farm Tour
Discover Melbourne Skyfarm on a guided rooftop tour exploring urban farming, sustainability and innovative city design.
More Info

Tue Sep 29 2026 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Paddle Power
Learn how to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program! All equipment provided. These sessions are for primary school children aged 7 to 14 years. All genders welcome, no prior paddle experience is needed.
More Info

Wed Sep 30 2026 - Greenline Hub, Fed Square
Waste Not. Want Not.
Explore how design can shape the future of the Birrarung and share your ideas with RMIT students creating design for social change.
More Info

Wed Sep 30 2026 - Yarra Flats, Eaglemont
Colonisation of Birrarung in Suburban Naarm
Join a guided 8 km walk along the Birrarung and discover 200 years of colonial history, followed by a light lunch at Guide Dogs Victoria.
More Info

Donate Now

Thu Oct 01 2026 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Paddle Power
Learn how to paddle and be safe on the water with the Paddle Power program! All equipment provided. These sessions are for primary school children aged 7 to 14 years. All genders welcome, no prior paddle experience is needed.
More Info

Thu Oct 01 2026 - Community Hub, Docklands
Organising for a Swimmable Birrarung
Discover how people and organisations can work together to create a healthy, thriving and swimmable Birrarung.
More Info

Thu Oct 01 2026 - Como Landing, South Yarra
Walk with Birrarung
Join Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation for a two-hour guided walk along the Birrarung, starting at Como Landing.
More Info

Fri Oct 02 2026 - Willsmere Park, Kew East
Boroondara Birrarung Riverfest
City of Boroondara invites you to a special afternoon-to-evening of nature-based activities, wildlife encounters and guided walks. Discover the incredible animals that call the Birrarung River and Billabong home.
More Info

Fri Oct 02 2026 - Finns Reserve, Lower Templestowe
Sunset with the Platypus
Enjoy an evening walk along the Birrarung at Finn's Reserve to spot the elusive Platypus with platypus expert Nigel Philpot.
More Info

Fri Oct 02 2026 - Westgate Park
Bunurong Junior Rangers
Calling all young explorers! Come along to Westgate Park on Bunurong Country and become a Bunurong Junior Ranger for the day.
More Info

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Fairfield Park
Seeing the Light on the Birrarung
Explore the Birrarung by canoe and discover the beauty of light, water and connection through a guided photography experience.
More Info

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Writing Birrarung
Explore the Birrarung through creative writing in a guided workshop that connects storytelling, ecology and your own relationship with the river.
More Info

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Westgate Park
Citizen Science Microbat Introduction & Monitoring
Discover the fascinating world of microbats and help monitor local species during a guided citizen science walk through Westgate Park.
More Info
Booked Out

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Warburton Redwood Bridge
Sound Medicine Hike by the Birrarung
Reconnect with nature on a guided Birrarung hike featuring forest bathing, plant music and a relaxing outdoor sound healing experience.
Join the waitlist

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Warrandyte
Little Swimmers
Help little swimmers build confidence around water through fun, interactive activities for children aged 3–8 years. Book one of two sessions.
More Info

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Sun Oct 04 2026 - NECCHI, East Coburg
Tributary for Birrarung Riverfest
A weekend of creativity & nature-connectedness hosted by Nature-hearted Collective as a tribute to the Merri Merri and Birrarung, Wurundjeri Country.
More Info

Sat Oct 03 2026 - Yarra Bend, Fairfield
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Enjoy a guided 5 km walk through Yarra Bend Park and discover its wildlife, natural beauty and fascinating local environment.
More Info

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Warburton
Eucalypts of the Birrarung Walk & Talk
Explore the eucalypts of the Birrarung's upper catchment on a guided walk through Warburton's beautiful riparian rainforest.
More Info
Booked Out

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Ivanhoe
Guided Bird Walk on the Birrarung
Join Dr Jacinta Humphrey for a guided bird walk through Wilson Reserve, Ivanhoe, and discover the diverse birdlife that calls the Birrarung home.
Join the waitlist
Booked Out

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Warrandyte
Discover the Platypus of the Birrarung
Join Dr Jessica Thomas, Zoos Victoria's Platypus Keeper for a fascinating journey into the secret world of one of Australia's most iconic native animals.
Join the waitlist

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Clifton Hill
Restoring Birrarung Country
Be part of restoring Birrarung Country by helping plant 2,400 locally indigenous groundcovers and shrubs to strengthen habitat along the Merri Merri corridor.
More Info

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Yarra Bend Park, Fairfield
The Bats and the Birrarung
Discover the fascinating bats of the Birrarung through guided activities exploring wildlife, ecology, art and conservation.
More Info

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Deep Rock, Fairfield
Deep Listening with the Birrarung
Reconnect with yourself and the Birrarung through a guided somatic ecotherapy experience using movement, mindfulness and nature.
More Info
Booked Out

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Ladies 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.
Join the waitlist

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Sils Bend, Heidelberg
Books by the Birrarung
For children aged 0–6 years and their loved adult, this gentle riverside storytime invites families to listen to beautiful picture books inspired by rivers and nature.
More Info

Sun Oct 04 2026 - Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve
Eel Fest
Celebrate the Short-finned Eel and Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung culture at Eel Fest! Eel Fest aims to connect people to nature and Indigenous culture through immersive activities and stalls.
More Info

Mon Oct 05 2026 - Westgate Park
Beside the Birrarung Bird Survey
Join our regular Beside the Birrarung Bird Survey at Westgate Park and discover the incredible diversity of birdlife found along the Birrarung.
More Info

Tue Oct 06 2026 - Wollert
Celebrating Curly Sedge Creek at Wollert Community Farm
Join us for a cultural walk led by Wurundjeri educators and help restore habitat by planting Curly Sedge and other locally grown semi-aquatic species.
More Info

Donate Now
Booked Out

Fri Oct 09 2026 - Mitcham
Nocturnal Wildlife Walk in Yarran Dheran
Discover the fascinating nocturnal wildlife of Yarran Dheran on a guided evening walk through the Mullum Mullum Valley.
Join the waitlist

Fri Oct 09 2026 - Studley Park Picnic Area, Kew
Birrarung River of Life Storymaps
Create a personal River of Life Storymap through art, reflection and storytelling while connecting with the Birrarung as a living entity.
More Info

Fri Oct 09 2026 - Birrarung Marr to Yarra's Edge
Greenline & Floating Wetlands Walking Tour
Explore the Greenline Project and floating wetlands on a guided walk along the Birrarung and discover the future of Melbourne's riverfront.
More Info

Fri Oct 09 2026 - Eltham
Dusk Platypus Picnic
Pack a picnic and join other young people for a relaxed evening by the Birrarung, learning about and searching for platypus at dusk. For ages 18-25.
More Info

Fri Oct 09 2026 - WTC Wharf Melbourne
ON A BOAT: Operation Clean River
Cruise the Birrarung on an electric boat and help remove litter from the river in this fun, hands-on community clean-up adventure.
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - Eltham
Eucalypts of Diamond Creek
Join Vicky Shukuroglou, author of the ACE Guide to Eucalypts Melbourne, for a guided walk and learn how to recognise eucalyptus species at Edendale Community Environment Farm.
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - Alphington
Artist led Birrarung Walk
Slow down, explore the Birrarung through art and discover new ways of seeing nature on this guided artist-led river walk.
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - Fairfield Boathouse
The Big Birrarung Paddle with Sammy J
Join Riverfest's Ambassador Sammy J for a fun community clean-up of the Birrarung, with prizes, picnics and plenty of river-loving spirit!
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - Deep Rock, Fairfield
Swimming Birrarung & Stormwater
Experience the Birrarung from the water while exploring how stormwater impacts the health of our rivers and waterways.
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - University of Melbourne, Burnley
Rain to River: Improving Stormwater Quality
Discover how stormwater shapes the health of the Birrarung and learn practical ways you can help improve water quality.
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - Enterprize Park, Melbourne CBD
Street Wisdom: Walking with the Birrarung
Slow down, wander beside the Birrarung and discover fresh perspectives through a guided Street Wisdom walking workshop.
More Info

Sat Oct 10 2026 - Fairfield
Birrarung as a Sanctuary
Celebrate World Mental Health Day by the Birrarung with a community picnic, music and time to reconnect with nature, yourself and others.
More Info

Sun Oct 11 2026 - Fairfield Park
Come-and-try Flatwater Kayaking
Join INCC Yarra Paddlers and get basic instruction and the opportunity to try paddling a TK1 (single flatwater boat). Choose from one of three sessions.
More Info

Sun Oct 11 2026 - Studley Park Boathouse
Bollywood & Storytelling by the Birrarung
Dance, laugh and share stories by the Birrarung in this joyful Bollywood-inspired session celebrating connection, creativity and wellbeing.
More Info

Sun Oct 11 2026 - Collingwood Children's Farm
Froggy Fun by the Birrarung
Discover the fascinating world of frogs through hands-on activities, frog calls and citizen science by the Birrarung. (Image credit: Peter Robertson)
More Info

Sun Oct 11 2026 - Warburton
Visioning a Future Warburton
Explore the upper Birrarung through a guided walk and collaborative art session imagining a healthier future for the river and its Country.
More Info

Sun Oct 11 2026 - Herring Island, South Yarra
Breathe with Birrarung
Experience deep nature connection with an eco-therapy session that celebrates our connection to the natural world and the Birrarung on Herring Island.
More Info

Tue Oct 13 2026 - Ivanhoe East
Restoring our Birrarung Red Gum Forests
Explore the restoration of Birrarung River Red Gum forests with expert guides on a walk around the beautiful Phillips Fox Billabong.
More Info

Wed Oct 14 2026 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Connecting Kids with Birrarung's Creatures
Discover the amazing creatures of the Birrarung through storytelling and nature-inspired hand painting in this fun family activity.
More Info

Wed Oct 14 2026 - Abbotsford, Confluence Merri Creek & Birrarung
Riverside Storytelling and Ochre Activity for bubups
Learn about Wurundjeri history and culture through stories, including the Creation Story and other Dreaming stories for bubups (younger children).
More Info

Thu Oct 15 2026 - Alphington
Platypus and People beside Birrarung
Reflect, create and connect beside the Birrarung through storytelling, nature craft and conversations about caring for Country.
More Info
Booked Out

Fri Oct 16 2026 - Fairfield Boathouse
Eco-inking by the Birrarung
Discover the colours of nature through eco-inking, earth painting and creative activities inspired by the Birrarung.
Join the waitlist
Booked Out

Fri Oct 16 2026 - Pound Bend Park, Warrandyte
Drawing on Ecology
Slow down, draw and discover the Birrarung through art and ecology on a guided walking workshop. No drawing experience needed.
Join the waitlist

Fri Oct 16 2026 - Abbotford
Netwalking with the Birrarung
Connect with like-minded professionals on a guided walk beside the Birrarung, where meaningful conversations replace traditional networking.
More Info

Sat Oct 17 2026 - Westerfolds Park, Templestowe
Sunset with the Birds
Join us for a relaxed, informative early sunset stroll along the beautiful Birrarung with Urban Ecologist Dr Jacinta Humphrey.
More Info

Sat Oct 17 2026 - Studley Park, Parkrun
Young Adult Yarra River Kayak & Cleanup
Co-Exist is teaming up with Up The Creek to bring you an awesome morning of kayaking along the river and picking up floating rubbish while we paddle along and learn about the Birrarung.
More Info

Sat Oct 17 2026 - Seafarers Rest Park, Melbourne
Unearthing Seafarers
Discover how Melbourne's riverfront is evolving on a guided walking tour exploring design, sustainability and the future of the Birrarung.
More Info

Sat Oct 17 2026 - Birrarung Marr, Lower Terrace
Pollution Patrol
Become a pollution detective with EPA Victoria and City of Melbourne. Discover how we can all help keep the Birrarung clean and healthy.
More Info

Sat Oct 17 2026 - The Edge, Fed Square
Confluence 2026: Community Waterways Forum
Join community leaders, researchers and waterway champions for a day of ideas, learning and collaboration for Melbourne's waterways.
More Info

Sat Oct 17 2026 - Yarra Bend, Fairfield
Yarra Bend Park Walk
Enjoy a guided 5 km walk through Yarra Bend Park and discover its wildlife, natural beauty and fascinating local environment.
More Info

Sun Oct 18 2026 - Toorak
Birds at Birrarung Banks
Join bird experts for a guided walk along a unique riverside reserve on Wurundjeri Country where Birrarung meets Gardiner's Creek (KooyongKoot).
More Info

Sun Oct 18 2026 - Dights Falls, Abbotsford
Searching for Platypus
Join us for a fascinating presentation on the platypus and a walk and seek activity along the Merri Merri and Birrarung. Help assess the area for platypus habitat to give freshwater ecologists a clearer picture of where platypus are (or are not).
More Info

Sun Oct 18 2026 - Melbourne, TBC
Everflow: Birrarung Riverfest Closing Event
Join the closing event of Birrarung Riverfest for a day of deep listening, reflection and connection with the Birrarung and each other.
More Info