Hullo there Rewilders and friends,

We don't have to tell you January has been dry.

Parts of Victoria experienced the lowest rainfall since records began, with high temperatures and tragically, significant bushfire damage across the state.

BoM long range forecasts suggest dry conditions and above average temperatures may well continue into autumn.

We'll keep an eye on that as far as planting goes, but thankfully we've had some rain so far this month - let's hope it continues!

In the meantime there's plenty of soil prep and weeding to do.

In 2026, working bees will rotate between sites, 10am-12 noon on the second and last Sundays of the month, starting at Windsor Siding Park on 15 March.

See the website and subsequent newsletters for details - regular volunteers will be notified via email of any changes as they come to hand. 

Please see below for upcoming working bees from 15 March through to the end of May.

Do feel free to join us for one or all sessions, new and returning friends always welcome!

Rewilding Working Bees

Integrated Program: March - May 2026

Please put these dates in your diary!

15 March:

29 March:

12 April:

26 April:

17 May:

31 May:

Windsor Siding Park 
(section off Alpha Place)

Prahran station TBC/
Neighbour Day Fawkner Park

BEAMI Park Malvern

Osborne St pocket park SY

WM Dane Reserve Toorak

Nature strip, Armadale

In Other News

What's on February-March:

City of Stonnington: new Environment Strategy

Help shape a sustainable tomorrow for Stonnington! THIS WEEK: Attend a pop-up or register for the online community workshop 6-7.30pm Tuesday 24 February. Public feedback invited via Connect Stonnington through to 1 March https://connectstonnington.vic.gov.au/environmentstrategy

City of Melbourne, Fed Square and Heartscapes: Insects of Melbourne launch

Saturday 28 February 10am-12.30pm. Hear from insect experts, find out about local insect organisations and take a tour of the Fed Square Test Garden with Head Gardener Russell Larke. Free event! But please book via https://events.humanitix.com/insects-of-melbourne-launch

Victorian Environment Friends Network, Bush Heritage and Trust for Nature (Vic)

Women in Conservation Breakfast Online via Zoom, Thursday 5 March 8am-10.30am Keynote Speaker: Lisa Miller, CEO Wedgetail Book via Humanitix: $10 individuals, $150 live streamed events Enquiries: events@bushheritage.org.au

Reconciliation Stonnington: Treaty’s in – what now?

Saturday 21 March, 3.00 to 4.30pm Prahran Place, 40 Grattan St, Prahran Free event but please register via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/treaty-s-in-what-now

City of Melbourne and Fawkner Park Friends Group: Neighbour Day, Fawkner Park

Sunday 29 March 10am – 2pm South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre, 65 Toorak Rd West, South Yarra VIC 3141 Free event but please register via Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1514092

For Rewilding Stonnington Inc Committee of Management 2025-26: Alison Richards, Nadine Samaha, Mary Mahoney, Jason Whyte, Bob Hale, Julie Laidler, Kirby Roper, Graham Ross, Grace Warner