working bees & events
We hold a regular Working Bee on the fourth Saturday of every month. We also hold conservation-driven, community-minded events throughout the year. Our 2024 Working Bee and event calendar is as below.
What To Bring
Hat, gloves, wet weather gear, drink bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, sturdy non-slip shoes with socks.
Where To Meet
Meet at the Organ Pipes Visitor Centre.
Contact
Loretta Beliniak
M: 0401 493 176
E: friendsoforganpipes@gmail.com
Subject to Change
All Working Bee activities are subject to change dependent on weather conditions and volunteer ability on the day. Event changes are advised via email and ParkConnect.
2024 calendar
Date
Time
Saturday 27 January
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Removing Boxthorn behind Depot centre
27/1/24
Date
Time
Saturday 24 February
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding At Millbrook Ruin/Box Thorn cut-and-dab/Prickly Pear removal
24/2/24
Date
Time
Sunday 3 March
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
SPECIAL EVENT
Clean Up Australia Day
3/3/24
Date
Time
Saturday 23 March
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Cutting back Agave at Burns Paddock
23/3/24
Date
Time
Saturday 27 April
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Cutting back Agave at Burns Paddock
27/4/24
Date
Time
Saturday 25 May
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
25/5/24
Date
Time
Saturday 22 June
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
22/6/24
Date
Time
Saturday 27 July
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
27/7/24
Date
Time
Saturday 24 August
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
24/8/24
Date
Time
Saturday 28 September
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding/placing tree frames at Costa’s Block and Johndree Gully
28/9/24
Date
Time
Saturday 26 October
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
GRASSLAND TOUR
Spring wildflower survey at OPNP, nearby rail reserves and Evans St Reserve
26/10/24
Date
Time
Saturday 23 November
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding/placing tree frames at Keilor Block
23/11/24
Date
Time
Saturday 14 December
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Walk around the park; some small jobs depending on what needs attention
14/12/24
