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Harnessing Rain to Restore Country
“What are you doing in my swamp?!” asked the wildlife, probably, when Parks Victoria began building an experimental sandbag structure at Rowan Swamp Wildlife Reserve. The large, shallow wetland about 40km north of Benalla on Yorta Yorta Country is getting its happily ever after, one year on from a successful restoration. And while no ogres or donkeys have been spotted there yet, experts say the swamp is seeing ongoing biodiversity improvement.
Don't be a sucker - get to know leeches
They are squirmy, slimy and very stretchy. Leeches are miraculous creatures. If you’ve been hiking just about anywhere in Victoria, then it’s likely you’ve encountered one of these little bloodsuckers.
Discover six unique ways to stay in National Parks, without owning a tent.
From historic cottages that echo with the stories of ages gone by to retreats seamlessly woven into the wilderness, we invite you to an escape that redefines tranquility.
An interview with Ranger Team Leader Alex Schipperen
Ranger Team Leader Alex works around Ballarat on Wadawurrung Country. He loves working with locals who share his enthusiasm for making our parks more inclusive and taking care of nature.
The BIGGEST in all of Victoria?
It’s BIG, but how big is it? You might have already heard the news; the Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) may have been dethroned as the biggest animal that has ever lived! An enormous fossil whale from the deserts of Peru has been uncovered that may DWARF even the mightiest blue whale. It got us thinking; where might you see the biggest animals that reside within Victoria’s unique and diverse landscape?
An interview with Education Ranger Vanessa Wiggenraad
From educating students to creating inclusive programs for all abilities, Parks Victoria ranger Vanessa Wiggenraad spends her time sharing her passion for nature with others.
Historic Lightstations, Forts and Mansion to get a new lease on life
Plans to ensure the future of some of Victoria’s most significant heritage sites are underway.
Yarra Bend Park netball courts and pavilion: Project update
Works to redistribute a large amount of soil at Yarra Bend Park are set to begin this month, part of the final stage of works to activate new netball courts and a shared-use pavilion at Fairlea Reserve.
Another way to visit the Warburton Redwoods
The Cement Creek Redwood Forest, fondly known to many as ‘the Warburton Redwoods’, is an enchanting forest in the Yarra Ranges National Park, on Wurundjeri Country.
Bonnie Joachim Yorta Yorta Ranger
Yorta Yorta Ranger Bonnie Joachim Bonnie Joachim’s love of caring for her Country was nurtured as a little girl when she would often accompany her father to work in the Barmah National Park.