Since 2005, Riddells Creek Landcare has been looking after the bushland called Barrm Birrm, place of many yam roots, at the top of Gap Road. We love this place. It is a place to sense the more-than-human world, to calm down and be invigorated.

 

Our group has cleaned up the rubbish, pulled out the weeds, recorded the plants and urged the Shire to do more to protect this rare piece of bush. Now Macedon Ranges Shire has committed to buy back Barrm Birrm.

​

In this website, Plants and Animals and Places to Walk are good starting points to learn more about the land itself.  Right here is where we update you on what we are doing to protect Barrm Birrm. As of August 2026, the assault by trail bikes on the mid- and lower-slopes seems to have stopped (see below).

As winter gives way to spring, the acacias are beginning their blooming -  we hope you can visit Barrm Birrm soon! Walk there on your own, or join us for our regular Wildflowers and Weeds event, third Wednesday of the month, 10-12, from 288 Gap Road.

​

And check out our project to produce a new edition of Macedon Range Flora, the best way to know what you are looking at as you walk though Barrm Birrm.