Hullo there Rewilders,

As planting season rolls on it's time to say thank you!! to everyone who has volunteered their time at a working bee, helped plant a nature strip or represented us at an event. Thanks to our friends, project partners and sponsors; thanks to those who sent invitations or enquiries; and special thinks to the members of our Committee of Management 2023-24 who have worked tirelessly to keep the compost turning, on the ground and in the background.

Rewilding Stonnington is now a registered charity. We have also recently been awarded Deductible Gift Recipient status which will allow us to offer tax deductions to donors, pending constitutional changes at our upcoming AGM.

We have a bunch of great events and activities lined up for the next couple of months.

Please put these dates in your diary!

September through November:

Regular Working Bees for adults 18+, 2nd Sunday of the month PLUS extra dates for nature strips, projects and events: see below

NEXT UP:
15 September: Tooronga Railway Station

13 October: Prahran Railway Station

10 November: Tooronga/BEAMI as required

Don't forget:

Rewilding Stonnington Inc AGM
7pm Wednesday 2 October @ Midnight in Paris, 71 High St Prahran 3181
Please email <rewildingstonnington@gmail.com> to RSVP

Everyone welcome!

Updates:

• Walks Projects: We have signed an agreement with the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action! and are deep in discussions with City of Stonnington and other land managers about access to work sites. These volunteer-led revegetation projects will be transformative for us and for environmental action in Stonnington. Watch this space ...
• Nature Stewards Program
  City of Stonnington has partnered with the Victorian National Parks Association and neighbouring Councils on a new 10 week Nature Stewards inner east hub program  There may still be places available: starts next Saturday 14/9.

In other news:

Birrarung Riverfest 2024: to 22 September Presented by Yarra Riverkeeper, the festival features a raft of amazing events including presentations by members and friends of RS. Marion Miller's guided meditation event Breathe with the Birrarung (12/9) in association with CoS is sold out! but the plant ID and weeding day on the river at Yarralink is open for bookings. Check out the program at https://riverfest.com.au/

Malvern ACF are holding their annual platy-spotting activity at Mulgrave Reserve from 5pm on 21/9. Enquiries to Tony Fisk

Windsor Community Children’s Centre: Rewilding Stonnington will be appearing at the upcoming hearing to oppose the proposal to rezone the land at 131-133 Union St Windsor. This green space is a valuable community asset and should remain in public hands For more information, check out the Save WCCC campaign website.

If you have news items about events or activities in our local area relating to green space, the environment or biodiversity, please do let us know. We're always happy to share.

And finally ... we are delighted to share the stunning photos of Prahran station below! The first, of the station at night, was taken by Jill, the lovely and talented Customer Service Officer at Prahran, published with permission from Metro. The second, of older plantings at the station, was sent in by RS member Peter Cowling. Thanks to both. Enjoy!

Growing wilder!

Alison Richards (President) for the Rewilding Stonnington Inc. Committee 2023-24:
Nadine Samaha (Deputy President), Mary Mahoney (Treasurer), Jason Whyte (Secretary), Julie Laidler, Graham Ross, Kirby Roper, Grace Warner, Elvyn Dear.