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Regular birdwatcher, Arimbi Winoto has written this evocative piece on her journeyings along the creek in summer. Its a time of reflection, as we proceed through autumn. The Merri in East Brunswick - summer meanderings - 15th March 2023
Regular birdwatcher, Arimbi Winoto has written this evocative piece on her journeyings along the creek in summer. Its a time of reflection, as we proceed through autumn.
Chris Cobern, Upper Merri Landcare Facilitator, is being kept busy supporting active groups of the Upper Merri catchment. Ranging from well established - to just new, they are all working to preserve precious remnants and develop habitat. Upper Merri Landcare news - 24th January 2023
Chris Cobern, Upper Merri Landcare Facilitator, is being kept busy supporting active groups of the Upper Merri catchment. Ranging from well established - to just new, they are all working to preserve precious remnants and develop habitat.
The increase in urbanisation in the Merri catchement has affected populations of the Growling Grass Frog. Now listed as Vulnerable, plans are afoot to address the habitat and connectivity needs for the remaining frog populations to survive and grow. Supported by the Growling Grass Frog Trust, a range of locations and projects have been identified to asdvance the project. Yasmin Kelsall spoke on her work for the GGF at our 2022 AGM. Securing the southern populations of the Growling Grass Frog in the Merri Catchment - 20th January 2023
The increase in urbanisation in the Merri catchement has affected populations of the Growling Grass Frog. Now listed as Vulnerable, plans are afoot to address the habitat and connectivity needs for the remaining frog populations to survive and grow. Supported by the Growling Grass Frog Trust, a range of locations and projects have been identified to asdvance the project. Yasmin Kelsall spoke on her work for the GGF at our 2022 AGM.
There are many constructed wetlands along Merri Creek, capturing and filtering runoff before it enters the Creek. These sites with increased water levels are ideal habitat for frogs – however, their role as a filtration device means that they can also be sites of more intense concentration of heavy metals. They can become ecological traps – rather than ecological havens. Mavi proposes design solutions to help to reduce frog species exposure to these contaminated wetlands. Frogs at contaminated wetlands along the Merri Creek - 19th January 2023
There are many constructed wetlands along Merri Creek, capturing and filtering runoff before it enters the Creek. These sites with increased water levels are ideal habitat for frogs – however, their role as a filtration device means that they can also be sites of more intense concentration of heavy metals. They can become ecological traps – rather than ecological havens. Mavi proposes design solutions to help to reduce frog species exposure to these contaminated wetlands.
Over the fourteen years from November 2008 to September 2022, Friends of Merri Creek bird surveyors have submitted 520 checklists to the global database eBird, across our ten regular survey sites. A total of 151 species has been recorded – quite impressive for an urban/per-urban waterway. Around 90 to 100 species have been recorded each year. On our November round of surveys, a total of 62 species was seen. Merri BirdWatch Report - November 2022 - 19th January 2023
Over the fourteen years from November 2008 to September 2022, Friends of Merri Creek bird surveyors have submitted 520 checklists to the global database eBird, across our ten regular survey sites. A total of 151 species has been recorded – quite impressive for an urban/per-urban waterway. Around 90 to 100 species have been recorded each year. On our November round of surveys, a total of 62 species was seen.
The Friends of Merri Park are an active group caring for the wetland and surrounds with regular working bees. Read on to hear of their activities in 2022 and their plans for 2023. Merri Park Wetlands - 19th January 2023
The Friends of Merri Park are an active group caring for the wetland and surrounds with regular working bees. Read on to hear of their activities in 2022 and their plans for 2023.
The President spoke of the Friends new membership system and the new format (this very one!) for the Merri Growler, involvement in the development of the Merri Merri Parkland strategic plan and the Friends work around the Federal and State election. He also canvassed some of the ongoing issues the Friends need to continue to work on. Nick Williams, FOMC President, reflects on 2022 - 19th January 2023
The President spoke of the Friends new membership system and the new format (this very one!) for the Merri Growler, involvement in the development of the Merri Merri Parkland strategic plan and the Friends work around the Federal and State election. He also canvassed some of the ongoing issues the Friends need to continue to work on.
When American gangsters coined the phrase, they probably didn’t have in mind the opportunity we got in 2022 to vote often for the health of the Merri Creek. But such was the timing of Federal and State elections, that within the space of 6 months we could tell our elected representatives what was required to continue the forty-year, community-led project of protecting and restoring our beloved waterway. Vote early, vote often...vote Merri - 19th January 2023
When American gangsters coined the phrase, they probably didn’t have in mind the opportunity we got in 2022 to vote often for the health of the Merri Creek. But such was the timing of Federal and State elections, that within the space of 6 months we could tell our elected representatives what was required to continue the forty-year, community-led project of protecting and restoring our beloved waterway.
The Friends organised an expedition to explore some of the gems of the catchment, hear about the impact of planning decisions and learn some more of the issues confronting Merri Creek. Finishing up in the north of the catchment, the group heard of the vision for the wallan wallan regional parkland incorporating Herne Swamp, burrung buluk and the volcanic cones from the ancient past. The health of the Merri - a journey into which future? - 4th January 2023
The Friends organised an expedition to explore some of the gems of the catchment, hear about the impact of planning decisions and learn some more of the issues confronting Merri Creek. Finishing up in the north of the catchment, the group heard of the vision for the wallan wallan regional parkland incorporating Herne Swamp, burrung buluk and the volcanic cones from the ancient past.
The Wednesday Volunteers spent their September session weeding at Iramoo Court, Fawkner. Another report from Gerry, our man in the field. Wednesday volunteers at Iramoo Court - 11th October 2022
The Wednesday Volunteers spent their September session weeding at Iramoo Court, Fawkner. Another report from Gerry, our man in the field.


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