2025 Autumn/Winter Newsletter
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2025 Calendar for Working Bees
Join us at our monthly conservation activities from 10am to 12pm on the second Sunday of the month throughout the year! All members and non-members are welcome!
Wildflower Planting Area, 2024
A vibrant new addition has taken root near the reserve’s northeast corner, adjacent to the native display garden. With the support of the Westgate Tunnel Neighbourhood Grant and in collaboration with Hobsons Bay City Council, this wildflower planting area has come to life under the guidance of Nick from the Newport Lakes Native Nursery. Building…
Book Launch: Dominique Hes
We are delighted to announce the highly anticipated release of Dominique’s latest book, launching on Saturday, November 9th, 2024. Launch: Book, Sun Newsreel and Song – Stories of Newport Lakes
Wicking Bed, 2024
Near the car park entrance, a new project has taken root. Thanks to Exxon Mobil’s support and the diligent efforts of our FoNL treasurer, Greg, we now have a wicking bed. This innovative feature showcases wildflowers like those planted in the north-east corner. Educational signs will accompany the display, enlightening visitors about these resilient native…
Water Testing, ongoing
Our ongoing commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe environment at Newport Lakes is reflected in our regular water quality monitoring program. As part of this initiative, we conduct monthly water testing to ensure that the lake’s water quality remains within acceptable limits. Collected data includes temperature, pH, conductivity, REDOX, turbidity, dissolved oxygen and visual…
Cats in the Night, 2021-23
Cats in the Night was an awareness and art competition project focused on helping children identify the benefits of keeping cats at home and the impact on native wildlife. The first of the program sessions took place at Newport Lakes Primary School on the 15th of July 2021. Four very successful sessions were run on the day with a group of 80 students…
Photo Competition, 2018
As we celebrated our 21st anniversary in 2018, we organized a photography competition to showcase the beauty of our ‘urban oasis’. This exciting event brought together over 60 talented individuals from all walks of life, aged from young to seasoned photographers. With the invaluable support of the Williamstown Camera Club, we carefully curated and judged…