Advocating for Green Spaces
Banyule and beyond
Warringal Conservation Society
Caring for the environment in Banyule since 1970
Warringal Conservation Society was formed in 1970, and has been continuously advocating for the green spaces of Banyule, as well as on state and national environmental issues. Our area of focus is the wetlands adjacent to the Yarra River in Banyule.
We are a not-for-profit incorporated community group whose members all hold a passion for restoring and conserving natural habitat. Members can contribute a few hours each month at working bees to increase the ecological value of Warringal Parklands and Banyule Flats Reserve in Heidelberg/Viewbank/Rosanna. The rewards from this practical work have been birds and other wildlife returning, vibrant wetlands, and beautiful parkland for all to enjoy.
We hold bi-monthly evening meetings where an invited expert presents a topic of local or national interest, be it natural history, conservation, sustainability, or ecology. We seek to engage and inform members and the public in a friendly atmosphere about environmental issues, to increase good outcomes for us all.
Our Aims
- Defend and advance the restoration of indigenous vegetation, wildlife habitat and biodiversity across Banyule.
- Actively disseminate information to deepen community understanding of local natural history, biodiversity and environmental conservation.
- Promote environmental sustainability, carbon emissions reduction and responsible use of resources to help reduce the rapidly escalating effects of climate change.
- Inspire the Banyule community to be active custodians for nature and biodiversity.
- Be a strong advocate to Banyule Coucnil and other tiers of Government to keep them accountable for environmental decision making.
While the Society has longstanding credibility in the community, with Banyule City Council and other government bodies, becoming a member lends weight to our actions when we advocate for protection and improvement of our environment.
Events
Here is the 2026 Planting Calendar – Please Join Us
Event date:
19 04 2026
Start date:
10am
Meeting point:
Various Locations around the Banyule Flats Conservation Reserve & Warringal Parklands
