Wander through the wildflowers
Bayside's budding botanists are in for a treat.
After the long, cold winter, there is no greater springtime celebration of nature at its finest than meandering through some of the bushlands in Bayside on a Wildflower Wander.
As part of Bayside's annual Spring Opening program, the Wildflower Wanders series of events highlight local flora and fauna in our heathlands and reserves to vibrant advantage.
Nature lovers can walk through remnant bushland and coastal vegetation and get a closer look at indigenous plants as they flower in spring.
Join our knowledgeable volunteers on selected dates between 18 August and 13 October for guided tours into Bayside's best biodiverse sites — teeming with native plants and native birds.
No need to register for the events; turn up and join in. Tours run every 15 minutes during the session time, based on demand and guide availability, and last for approximately half an hour. Please remember to bring a hat, water bottle and wear sturdy shoes.
These walking events are held in bushland reserves on narrow unsealed paths, so appropriate footwear must be worn, and accessibility may be limited.
When and where to wander
Bay Road Heathland Sanctuary: Sundays, 18 August, 1, 15 and 29 September; and 13 October, from 2pm to 4pm.
Gramatan Avenue Heathland Sanctuary: Sundays, 8, 15, 22, and 29 September, from 2pm to 4pm.
Cheltenham Park: Sunday, 1 September, from 10am to 12 pm and Monday, 2 September from 10am to 12pm.
Donald MacDonald Reserve: Sunday 1 September, from 1pm - 3pm and Monday 2 September, from 10am to 12pm.
George Street Reserve: Sunday, 15 September, from 10am to 12pm.
Balcombe Park Reserve: Sunday, 29 September, from 10am to 12pm.
Long Hollow Heathland Sanctuary: Sunday, 29 September, from 1pm to 3pm.
Find out more
Phone 9599 4815 or email amalone@bayside.vic.gov.au
Image Credit: Heath Parrot-pea (Dillwynia glaberrima) by Pauline Reynolds
