Protect, Restore & Conserve
Darebin Creek and its adjacent parklands
Photograph copyright Tom Crawshaw 2023
Welcome to the Friends of Darebin Creek
The Friends of Darebin Creek was formed in 1995 to protect, restore and conserve the Darebin Creek and its adjacent parklands as a natural environment for the enjoyment of the community.
Our Objectives
- Work with the community and government to preserve, restore and manage the ecosystems associated with Darebin Creek and its tributaries including revegetation, rehabilitation, habitat creation and water health.
- Advocate for appropriate development that preserves the amenity and ecological health of the waterway and riparian corridors, and contribute to significant planning and decision-making processes regarding the management of the Darebin Creek and its catchment.
- Promote the implementation of a linear park along the Darebin Creek and seek continuity of public open space and conservation reserves, especially in urban areas.
- Participate in the conduct of, and representation on Darebin Creek Management Committee.
- Provide opportunities for community participation in the environmental protection, restoration and enjoyment of the Creek and informing members and the community about values, issues, and projects affecting the Creek.
Events
News
Revegetating Darebin Creek
The community group Friends of Darebin Creek is working with other groups to revegetate the Darebin Creek where it flows through Reservoir, Kingsbury and Bundoora.
South African Weed Orchid alert
Darebin Bush Crew are currently dealing with a cluster of South African Weed Orchids, which they have found in an area near the La Trobe Uni footbridge.
Herb planting day at the Northern Grasslands Banyule
La Nina has been great for the vegetation of the Darebin Creek. So with a sense of anticipation, we began assembling at the site for the Herb planting day.
