The Boonwurrung name for the First Nation Peoples of this area is the Yaluk-ut Weelam – which can be translated as People of the River or waterways. Waterways defined the boundaries of most…
YWNA is made up of many skilled and enthusiastic volunteers who contribute to the vitality and success of the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve. The YWNA committee is very grateful to the early birds,…
A reflection on Geoff’s enduring drive, strongly held beliefs and activism in Port Phillip Geoff is a legend, not that he would ever agree with this praise, for in his own words he…
Australian Wood Ducks – Sue Forster Also of note, our data is confirming that new birds are acclimatising to revegetated wetland habitat in Chain of Ponds areas E (north-east) and F (south-west), with…
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Musk Lorikeets flocking to feed at the reserve. Photo: Danny Fog Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey report 14 January 2023 Despite an early 7.15 am start, 11 observers turned up for our…
N’arwee’t Dr Carolyn Briggs AM holding a seedling from the Ngargee Tree and Shane Atkinson, who performed the smoking ceremony. On the 6th of August, 2022, the little Golf Course that has transformed…
The Yalukit Willam Nature Association is excited to announce the launch of our new digital home! We’ve created an easy to use website with all the information you need about our volunteer activities within…
Sienna , a Grade 6 student at Elwood Primary wrote to the epa last year, as she was concerned for wildlife in the park having seen so many dogs running off the leash.…
Construction of the Chain of Ponds began in January 2021 and the site has been planted, irrigated and netted. This marks the first stage of the 10 year Masterplan for the EPNR. Pumps…