Welcome to Riddells CreekBeautiful 'Barrm Birrm' rises out of the
flat Volcanic Plains in the foreground
Riddells Creek is 50km NW of Melbourne, where the
flat basalt
plains meet the foothills & forest of the Macedon Range. Grassland, heathy dry forest, riparian woodland and herb-rich
foothill forest give rise to amazing flora & fauna biodiversity and
magnificent
wildflower displays. It is our
goal to conserve and improve our area for this and future generations.
Coming Events ... contact
us for more information:
;) Sunday 4th March, 10.30am - 12.30pmMeet at the corner of Gap Road and Royal Parade.
Bring your hat, sturdy boots, gloves, water and snacks.Register your participation now or sign up on the day.
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Mt Charlie
Community
Bush Walk
Sunday 25th March 2012
2pm
Experience a different peak of
Riddells Creek
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1000+
plants &
animals (so far!) ...
Flora, Fauna, NatureShare
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Latest News
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NatureShare launched!
NatureShare is now live and open for all to upload and share photos and observations of wildlife.Over 90 members and friends of Riddells Creek Landcare, APS Keilor Plains, and ...
Posted 24 Aug 2011 19:37 by David Francis
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Impressive Displays of Victoria's Floral Emblem
It has been over a decade since we have seen such impressive pink and white floral displays from Victoria's Floral Emblem, known as the Common Heath (Epacris impressa). In ...
Posted 28 Jun 2011 01:27 by Russell Best
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New Flat-pea observed in the Macedon Ranges
Until recently, the only Flat-pea seen in the Macedon Ranges was the Handsome Flat-pea, Platylobium formosum. Surprisingly, the closely related Common Flat-pea, Platylobium obtusangulum, had never been ...
Posted 3 Jun 2011 00:04 by David Francis
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1000 Species Recorded in Riddells Creek!
The number of flora and fauna species recorded in Riddells Creek has reached 1000. Using NatureShare, Riddells Creek Landcare has built a series of 'collections' of everything from Plants to ...
Posted 31 May 2011 02:43 by Russell Best
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"World's Most Beautiful Butterfly" spotted in Riddells Creek
The butterfly that is often quoted as being the most beautiful butterfly in the world has been recorded for the first time in Riddells Creek. The "Wanderer" or "Monarch" butterfly ...
Posted 21 Apr 2011 01:00 by Russell Best
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Rare White-spot Skipper Flies Again
After much searching, the Rare White-spot Skipper reappeared on our rail reserves earlier this month. Also known as the Yellow Ochre (Trapezites lutea lutea), it is an endangered species ...
Posted 21 Mar 2011 03:51 by Russell Best
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Two very rare butterflies spotted in Grasslands at Riddells Creek
Not one but two rare butterflies! Keep your eyes open for them.While doing some survey work for the rare Purple
Donkey-orchid population in Riddells Creek on Dec 16 ...
Posted 21 Mar 2011 03:52 by Russell Best
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New Plant Discovered in Riddells Creek by RCL Members
The plant is known as the Hairy-leaved Triggerplant and was formally named as Stylidium armeria subsp. pilosifolium
in the scientific journal Muelleria in June 2009. This is a very ...
Posted 26 Aug 2010 16:17 by Russell Best
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Disa Removal
David and Russell removed a number of Disa bracteata from the rail reserve in Riddells Creek today. This weed is a significant threat to the surviving and endangered Purple Donkey ...
Posted 29 Jul 2010 21:55 by Russell Best
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