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 are offering both weekday and weekend sessions to meet most volunteer’s preferences and to fulfill the planned work for the needs of our beautiful reserve at this stage. First and third Wednesday…
Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey 14 October 2023 15 bird observers, spanning 7 decades in age, met up at 7.15 am. The sky was grey and overcast, producing a moderate wind and…
YWNA President Natalie Davey contributed a piece to Bayside’s Banksia (Page 14) magazine with a bit more information on the terrific magpie geese visit to the reserve in Winter. ‘A recent visit of…
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Photo: Male Chestnut Teal – Tania Splawa-Neyman Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey 12 August 2023 At 7.30 am the weather was cool (12 °C), with an overcast sky, a slight breeze and…
‘It seemed like dawn had barely arrived when our survey group started off around Area A at 7.45 am. The temperature was 12° C .and the ground was mostly soggy underfoot due to…
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,…
The Plant Lab really kicked off during Covid at the beginning of 2021. YWNA received their permits for collecting local wetland plants and seeds. This meant we could begin a concerted effort to…
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…