News:
2007
Harkness Road walk - Monday 10th September
On Monday 10th September 2007 about a dozen of Lyn’s walking group, including Verna, Sandra Chris, Mary, John, Lyn, Daryl, walked through Gilgai Woodland at Harkness Road, as a change from the usual walking venue. ... more
Clean Up The World Day
Click on the following links to view photos of Clean up the World 2007 on September 16th.
Clean up the World (thumbnails)
Clean up the World (detail)
Australia Day Civic Pride Awards 2007
Friends of Toolern Creek received a Civic Pride Award on Australia Day January 26th 2007 from Mayor Cr. Justin Mammarella,JP. The Certificate of Recognition award was presented to Lyn Holdsworth on behalf of the Friends of Toolern Creek. In recognition of voluntary service to the Melton Shire Community The Friends also received an Acknowledgement Award for their outstanding contribution to the Melton Shire Community. Lyn Holdsworth personally received a Certificate of Recognition for voluntary service to the Melton Shire. Congratulations to everyone.
2006
October 31st Melbourne Water & Kurrajang Secondary were water testing at Big Red - 9am to 1pm
National Wattle Day Tree Planting Sunday 1st September
National Tree Day 30th July - Very successful day, beautiful weather and a
wonderful group of people attended. 80 people registered and there were 1154 plants planted along
the Toolern Creek thankyou to all the people of Melton who participated.
We were successful in our application for the Adopt-a-Park Grant of $5000.00 from Melton Shire Council to pay for Stage Two of the restoration of the Toolern Creek.
We have just received a Grant of $7700 from Melbourne Water to help restore indigenous streamside vegetation, create a biodiversty corridor for native wildlife along The Toolern Creek, 1st stage of Willows removal is underway, planting will be on going.
Planet Ark Plant a Tree Day Sunday 30th July 2006 10 am 2 pm We will be planting trees and grasses, 500 plants has been given to us from Darren of Melbourne Water,Tony Herwerth Melton Shire is bringing grasses and supplying the food for the B.B.Q. , The Melton Lions Club will be cooking the B.B.Q.for us Everyone is welcome to come along and join us on our planting day there will be a free B.B.Q at 1.30 , please register for catering purposes, contact Lyn on 9747 0525 or on mobile 0412 321 848 Registration at 10.00 at Tamar Drive & Raymond St Melton South
Things to do at Toolern Creek:
Toolern Creek Heritage Trail for a scenic walk
Melton Visitor Information Centre
323 High Street, Melton, VIC, 3337
Phone: +61 3 9746 7290
Email: visitor@melton.vic.gov.au
