HBWC aims to connect people with the wetlands area along the north west shore of Port Phillip Bay. The organisation holds Open Days twice a year, guides wetland walks, runs workshops about the wetlands ecosystem, holds environmental events, coordinates citizen science activities, and monitors the health of the birds in the Cheetham and Altona Key Biodiversity Area. These activities match the aims of the organisation to encourage community to enjoy being in the wetlands for their wellbeing but to also learn about ways in which they may contribute to the conservation of the wetlands. To advocate for the care of the wetlands, HBWC works closely with a number of partners, including Hobsons Bay City Council (HBCC), state government departments, health organisations and academic institutions. The partnership with HBCC has resulted in plans to build a centre close to the Truganina Park and the Cheetham Wetlands to interpret the wetlands.
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Location
Truganina Explosives Reserve, 274 Queen St, ALTONA, VIC 3018 -
Phone
1300 179 944 -
Email
hbwcgroup@gmail.com -
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