Mornington Environment Association Inc. (MEA)
Nepean Highway Revitalisation, Olivers Hill to Mile Bridge There’s been much discussion on social media lately regarding Council’s vision for a revitalised Nepean Highway/re-imagined Nepean Boulevard. Council has invited Frankston South resident and writer/editor Lyndall Thomas to represent the community and voice some of our…
The Rotary Club of Mornington has just completed a revegetation project at Hunters Crossing over Tanti Creek. The project was completed with help and guidance by Tanti Creek Friends, Marty Lenard, and funding from SE Water under a community grant scheme. Environmental sustainability has become…
From the Devilbend Foundation May Newsletter … DEVILBEND TOXICOLOGY STUDY COMPLETED Aquatic Ecology Works Update In early 2008, Parks Victoria established a research program to facilitate management of aquatic habitats in Devilbend Reserve. An ecosystem approach was adopted, with multiple phases of research, as follows: …
The friends of the dog park have been hard at work again…. Once again to all the volunteers who helped us today at the Pine ave dog park a big thankyou . We estimate that we shifted approx. 20 meters ( 2 very large piles ) of…
From the May Landcare Newsletter… Physical Shape Arises from a Combination of Genes and Upbringing – at Least as far as Snakes are Concerned. A couple of examples of evolution and upbringing leading to differing physical characteristics amongst Tiger and Black Snakes have…
The Bellarine and Great Ocean Road Dunecare Initiative has supported on ground works to conserve coastal sand dune native flora and fauna habitat at risk of erosion, or of further erosion, from the Bellarine Peninsula to Marengo. The Initiative, managed by Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, has been delivered in…
This is a fascinating and informative piece about migratory birds wintering at Westernport in the April edition of Landcare. Well worth a read. Special Feature: Red’s Travel Diary In previous issues we have noted the incredible journeys made by the often-tiny, airborne travellers that call…
Stop the great wall of Frankston ! Frankston Council have already approved a 14 story high rise next to Kananook Creek which will dominate the area and overlook houses and gardens on the opposite side of the creek. Another 16 story high rise has been…
A talk to the Mornington Environment Association, November 2022 Indigenous Plant Foods : by Ian Hagley Ian is a graduate of Burnley Horticultural College and has recently completed a…