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 2023 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.
2023 calendar
Date
Time
Saturday 25 February
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding At Millbrook Ruin/Box Thorn cut-and-dab/Prickly Pear removal
25/2/23
Date
Time
Sunday 5 March
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
SPECIAL EVENT
Clean Up Australia Day
5/3/23
Date
Time
Saturday 25 March
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Cutting back Agave at Burns Paddock
25/3/23
Date
Time
Saturday 22 April
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Cutting back Agave at Burns Paddock
22/4/23
Date
Time
Saturday 27 May
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
27/5/23
Date
Time
Saturday 25 June
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
24/6/23
Date
Time
Sunday 30 June
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
SPECIAL EVENT - NATIONAL TREE DAY
Planting day to revegetate grasslands
30/6/23
Date
Time
Saturday 22 July
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
22/7/23
Date
Time
Saturday 26 August
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Planting natives/Placing tree frames
26/8/23
Date
Time
Saturday 23 September
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding/placing tree frames at Costa’s Block and Johndree Gully
23/9/23
Date
Time
Saturday 28 October
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
GRASSLAND TOUR
Spring wildflower survey at OPNP, nearby rail reserves and Evans St Reserve
28/10/23
Date
Time
Saturday 25 November
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Weeding/placing tree frames at Keilor Block
25/11/23
Date
Time
Saturday 9 December
9:00am to 12:00pm
Date
Monthly Working Bee
Small jobs around the park dependent on what needs attention
9/12/23
