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September 2015
Nature close up: fungi & flowers with Bruce Fuhrer
The Montrose Environmental Group hosts Bruce Fuhrer, an exemplary mycologist and fungus expert, worked at Monash University Biology Department of 25 years. He has authored many books including field guides for fungi, mosses, wildflowers and seaweeds, and has four species of fungi and two liverworts named after him. His contribution to natural history has been recognised with numerous awards including the Australian Natural History Medallion and an Order of Australia Medal. As guest speaker, Bruce will share some of his photographic…
Find out more »Ferny Creek Spring Flower Show
The Ferny Creek Horticultural Society Inc. presents their Annual Spring Flower Show. All shows feature fantastic flower displays, officially judged exhibits, guided walks of open gardens, sales of plants and cut flowers, craft stall, members photographic display, commercial vendors, refreshments, light luncheons, sausage sizzle ample free parking, buses/coaches welcome by arrangement. 100 Hilton Rd (East End), Sassafras
Find out more »Father’s Day at Oakridge
Treat Dad to a special breakfast or lunch.
Find out more »62nd Tesselaar Tulip Festival
This year more than 700,000 tulips have been planted, with over 120 different varieties, and thousands of other flowering bulbs on show. Festival will include the unveiling of the world’s biggest clog, and Victoria’s sixth-richest sculpture prize. Adults $24, Concession $20, Children (under 16) free. Free tea/coffee every Friday for seniors.
Find out more »Yarra Yarra Expo
Australian Plants Society Native flower and environmental displays, plants, books, art and giftware for sale, talks and demonstrations, children’s activities, lots of prizes to win. Refreshments available, ample parking, wheelchair friendly. Talks and demonstrations: Saturday: 11am Propagation 12:30pm Vertical gardens and green roofs – Fytogreen 2pm Drawing and painting native plants Sunday: 11am Propagation 12:30pm Bonsai with native plants 2pm Drawing and painting native plants
Find out more »St Paul’s Country Fair
September 12 St Pauls Primary School Monbulk will hold their major fundraiser for the year on September 12. Join in the fun of the fair. 59 Moores Rd, Monbulk https://www.facebook.com/events/1630508073873153/
Find out more »Coranderrk: We Will Show the Country
September 16, 7pm - Arts Centre, Warburton September 18, 7.30pm - The Memo, Healesville In the neglected storehouse of Australian history, this is one of the definitive stories. At a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head-to-head with the Aboriginal Protection Board.
Find out more »Duck and Pinot Night
Featuring the finest Yarra Valley pinot noir and Muscovy duck. Enjoy a four-course meal with pinot noir available from $8 to $20 per glass. Cost: $60 per person. Deposit required upon booking.
Find out more »The Owl’s Apprentice
A young owl named Poot Poot is sent to study at owl school. On his journey he meets an echidna, a wombat, a kookaburra, a lyrebird, a kangaroo and a platypus, who each share with him their own special kind of wisdom. But will he pass the final test and become wise enough to save the forest?
Find out more »October 2015
Off the Wall Art Show
ARTrageous Painters present their second show. Last year’s show was a huge success with nearly 100 paintings exhibited. Entry is free and all works are for sale at realistic prices. This is a judged show with prizes awarded in several categories. Official opening October 3, 3pm.
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