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 2026 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
Joel Cooke
M: 0422 664 831
E: info@friendsoforganpipes.org.au
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.
2026 calendar
Date
Time
Saturday 28 February
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding At Millbrook Ruin/Box Thorn cut-and-dab/Prickly Pear removal
28/2/26
Date
Time
Sunday 1 March
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
SPECIAL EVENT
Clean Up Australia Day
1/3/26
Date
Time
Saturday 28 March
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Cutting back Agave at Burns Paddock
28/3/26
Date
Time
Saturday 25 April
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Cutting back Agave at Burns Paddock
25/4/26
Date
Time
Saturday 23 May
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
23/5/26
Date
Time
Saturday 27 June
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
27/6/26
Date
Time
Saturday 25 July
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
25/7/26
Date
Time
Sunday 26 July
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
SPECIAL EVENT - NATIONAL TREE DAY
Planting day to revegetate grasslands
26/7/26
Date
Time
Saturday 23 August
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
22/8/26
Date
Time
Saturday 26 September
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding/placing tree frames at Costa’s Block and Johndree Gully
26/9/26
Date
Time
Saturday 24 October
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
GRASSLAND TOUR
Spring wildflower survey at OPNP, nearby rail reserves and Evans St Reserve
24/10/26
Date
Time
Saturday 28 November
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding/placing tree frames at Keilor Block
28/11/26
Date
Time
Saturday 12 December
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Walk around the park; some small jobs depending on what needs attention
12/12/26
