Celebrating the Yarra, one of the world’s great rivers.

Dights Falls

Scenes on

the Yarra

Rivers are a part of our communities. We cannot impact our local river systems without ultimately impacting our own health and well-being. These

issues are not solely river issues, they are issues for human communities and for the future generations.

This project has been kindly sponsored by

When: Sunday 28th September @ 11am to 3.30pm

Where: Dights Falls, at Yarra Bend Park, Collingwood

Enjoy: A family picnic celebrating our great Yarra River

Meet: Ian Penrose, the Yarra Riverkeeper, and hear some of his fascinating stories about the Yarra, what is now happening to the river and what everyone can do to care for this precious part of Melbourne.

Learn: Embrace your natural wonderland a short walk away, on a circuit walk with naturalist Don. We will make discoveries from volcanoes and gumnuts to water birds. The Yarra is also the source of 80% of Melbourne’s drinking water; learn about the Yarra’s source.

Children’s Activities: Nature Art Play, a free creative activity, create sculptures, nests, cubby houses, magical walking sticks and hanging mobiles in the afternoon with Indigenous Artist – Rachael Shields and Artist Jeminah Reidy. We will also sing some river songs with Rachael.

Bring: A your own picnic to this FREE event

Details: www.scenesontheyarra.com