The Friends of the Lower Werribee are seeking your help to keep the southern region of the mighty river in top shape.
Part of the Werribee River Association (WRA), the group meets on the first Thursday of each month, from February to November, to cultivate healthier land for local wildlife and restore the river to its natural beauty.
The nature of the work depends on the season, entering into the cooler months, the focus will be more on planting native shrubs and trees when the soil is moist.
During warmer, drier periods, tasks like mulching to retain soil moisture, hand weeding invasive plants, and picking up litter will be performed to protect the environment.
WRA regeneration co-ordinator Kym McCoy said these small but vital actions are all about giving back to the land that gives so much to us.
For Ms McCoy, a proud Kamilaroi woman, the most rewarding part of the group’s work is seeing the land respond and the healing of the country.
“It’s also the people – connecting with others who share a respect for the environment and a passion for giving back,” she said.
“Every session is a chance to learn, share knowledge, and feel a deeper sense of purpose.”
