Affiliate groups
Friends of Westgate Park
Westgate Park boasts an colourful display of plants from the sand belt region, along with their various habitats. This wide range of plants are regularly looked after by the Friends of Westgate Park (FOWP) members and volunteers and is an important source of plant material for the nursery. FOWP conducts many activities including: plantings, preparing garden beds for planting, weeding and spreading of mulch. Their aim in the long term is to increase plant diversity, improve water quality in the various lakes present in the park and recreate the once diverse range of habitats that existed in the area.
The FOWP meets on the following days:
Every Monday and Tuesday (Except public holidays) from 8.30am to 4pm although you are welcome to stay as long as you like.
Every Third Sunday of the month from 10am to 4pm again you are welcome to stay as long as you like.
Tea, coffee and cold drinks are provided.
Bring your lunch if you plan to stay over lunchtime.
For more Information contact:
Naomie on 0415 941 629 or by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tony on 0400 770 254 or by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
You can also find ou more information and have a look at thier amazing collection of photos from the Park on, www.friends-of-westgatepark.org.au
Transition Town Port Phillip
Transition Town Port Phillip (TTPP) aims to inspire and enhance connectedness and sustainable living within our vibrant and diverse bayside community. TTPP is about a happier and healthier community that is better able to cope with challenges, like climate change and peak oil. TTPP run fortnightly groups that get togeher to discuss and plan future events, other local and national connections and how the veggies are growing.
If you would like to find out more about Transition Town Port Phillip feel free to email Clare, Helen, Natalie and Chloe at
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You can also sign up as a member at
http://transitiontownportphillip.groupsite.com
Port Phillip Eco-Centre
The Port Phillip EcoCentre is a place where environmental solutions are hatched and nurtured.
The EcoCentre is a not-for-profit, community-managed, environmental group. They provide a base for a number of affiliate groups involved in a range of activities that promote biodiversity, environmental sustainability and community action.
The EcoCentre committee welcomes anyone interested in joining project teams or affiliate group activities and encourages suggestions for new environmental intiatives.
If you would like to make a contribution and work with some great people,
please go to http://ecocentre.com/home/volunteer
Our events calendar is constantly being updated have a look to see whats going on at,
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Website: www.ecocentre.com
Phone: 9534 0670
South Melbourne Commons
The South Melbourne Commons ('Commons') is a family friendly community hub.
The Commons helps to bring back the sense of living in our local South Melbourne neighbourhood - It's a public place where you bump into your friends and neighbours - It's a place you can visit to buy your fresh organic fruit, vegetables and groceries whilst your kids are engrossed in a gardening workshop. Enjoy a meal and coffee in the cafe or just sit in our beautiful cafe garden and read the newspaper - everyone is welcome at the Commons.
If you would like to find out more below are some contact details:
Website: www.commons.org.au
Facebook: facebook.com/MelbCommons
