Candlebark Community Nursery Incorporated

06/06/2026

From our friends at VEFN...

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬' 𝐕𝐄𝐅𝐍 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤:
𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 🌱

Melbourne’s rail network contains some of the region’s most significant remnant native vegetation and provides important habitat for a range of threatened species and ecological communities. This webinar will explore the historical development and management of rail corridors to understand how they have become valuable biodiversity assets within an increasingly urbanised landscape.

The session will provide an overview of Metro’s Biosite Management Program, highlighting the approaches used to protect and manage significant biodiversity values across the network and showcasing key achievements from the program over the past nine years.

The webinar will also explore Metro’s efforts to improve landscape-scale biodiversity connectivity, including an industry-leading collaboration with The University of Melbourne to enhance and connect critically endangered Natural Temperate Grasslands along the Sunbury rail corridor.

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
Monday 22nd June
7pm

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/48980268536900?p=hq7lU9FRgTDEqSSEwN

Meeting ID: 489 802 685 369 00
Passcode: MD2iJ6Cg

04/06/2026

Save the dates!
Schools Tree Day: Friday 24 July & National Tree Day 26 July
Get involved!
https://nationaltreeday.org.au/get-involved/host-a-site

22/05/2026

This looks wonderful!

Protecting the Monbulk Creek Platypus - Community Information Night
And tickets are free... https://events.humanitix.com/protecting-the-monbulk-creek-platypus

Thursday 18 June
7pm to 9.30pm
Blue Hills Community Centre
1/6 Mahony Street, Upwey

'Dive into the fascinating world of the platypus and learn how local volunteers, researchers, Yarra Ranges Council and Melbourne Water are working together to protect this iconic species at our community information evening.

Be inspired by Southern Dandenongs Landcare Group and the monitoring and advocacy work undertaken by the group to protect the local platypus population.

Learn about platypus biology, eDNA monitoring and the current state of the Monbulk Creek platypus population from platypus ecologist, Josh Griffiths.

Discover how Melbourne Water, researchers from University of Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Council are working together to actively manage stormwater to protect platypus through the Monbulk Creek Smart Water Network Upgrade.'

20/05/2026

From our friends at the Wheen Bee Foundation:

May 20 2026, marks the ninth annual World Bee Day, a global celebration of bees.
..the Wheen Bee Foundation is leading a national week of events and awareness activities, helping more Australians understand the essential role bees play in healthy ecosystems and food production.

It has been inspiring to see the array of events already taking place right across the country from webinars and farmers' market stalls to beekeeping workshops and community plantings.

While you're out celebrating, consider donating to the Wheen Bee Foundation.

The Foundation’s work protecting bees and pollinators is only possible because people choose to support it. Every donation, big or small, helps fund research, education and practical initiatives that strengthen pollinators, improve ecosystem health and support the food systems that rely on them.

However you choose to celebrate, enjoy World Bee Day.

Fiona Chambers,

CEO Wheen Bee Foundation

15/05/2026

Plant of the Month - Heath or Ace of Spades, epacris gunnii

Special price for May 2026 only
Members – $2.50 (usually $5)
Non-members – $3.00 (Usually $6)

06/05/2026

Did someone say free lunch?
A great way to meet new people and be part of our wonderful community.
RSVP before Wednesday 13th May: https://forms.gle/zr4C9KrBiM7HnGRB7

06/05/2026

Our friends at the Warranwood Landcare Group would welcome your help in removing environmental woody w**ds growing on a Land for Wildlife Property in Merrill Crescent, Warranwood.

This is a chance to join like-minded people who care for the bush in Warranwood. If you are unable to come for the whole time, we would appreciate whatever time you have available.

When: Sunday May 24th from 10.00am – 12.30pm

The property is part of the State Significant, Maroondah Site of Biological Significance No. 16. which is part of a much larger habitat that includes other Maroondah Sites of Significance and Manningham Bio-sites extending to Warrandyte State Park.

​The main w**d to be removed is ​​Pittosporum undulatum, Sweet Pittosporum. Where the plant cannot be pulled out of the ground, but is cut, the cut surface will be 'painted' with herbicide using a 'dabber'. Tools, dabbers and gloves (gardening and rubber) will be provided. Please wear strong shoes or boots.Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long trousers is recommended. Morning tea also provided.
ALL WELCOME
However, children should be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them at all times.

For more information about the Landcare Group or details of the morning, including the property address, please phone 9876-3094 or email [email protected].

See also http://www.warranwoodreserve.org/

https://www.facebook.com/warranwood.landcare

https://www.instagram.com/warranwoodlandcare

05/05/2026

If you’re involved in community projects or growing something of your own, this free workshop is well worth a look.

Social Media and Content Marketing - Workshop

When: Thursday 28 May
Where: Yarra Ranges Council, 15 Anderson St, Lilydale VIC 3140
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Yarra Ranges Council is partnering with Business Victoria to bring a free, in-person Social Media and Marketing workshop to Lilydale, designed to support our local businesses.

Whether you're starting out or looking to grow, this practical session will provide valuable insight, tools, and advice to help strengthen and future-proof your business. The workshop is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to master social media to create compelling content that convert to results.

You will learn to:

* choose the right platform to reach your target market
* curate and create content that engages your audience
* enhance your content marketing social media skills
* use Google Business Profile to boost your visibility
* create a social media and content marketing plan to attract more customers and help drive your business goals

Join us to grow your social media and content creation skills, using a strategic approach to boost your online presence.

When: Thursday 28 May
Where: Yarra Ranges Council, 15 Anderson St, Lilydale VIC 3140
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Bookings essential.
https://business.vic.gov.au/learning-and-advice/workshops-and-small-business-bus/view?id=E25545

05/05/2026

Someone has to be the winner! https://winamillioncents.com.au/

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is giving our loyal collectors the chance to win a million cents!

This competition is only open to individuals, but...
.. one lucky winner gets a bonus $10,000 for their favourite charity, school or community group!

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme is giving our loyal army of container collectors the chance to win (and give away) a million cents!

04/05/2026

Thank you to Australia Post for awarding us this grant.
The money we received will fund stainless-steel seed sieves and additional nursery benches to improve seed-cleaning efficiency, harden off plants and meet growing demand for locally Indigenous tubestock.