Over the past 25 years the Regent Honeyeater Project has established itself as one of the most active volunteer conservation projects in the nation.
Engaging the farming community in restoring remnant habitat for the endangered species still living in the district, and attracted ongoing support from a wide cross section of the community to help farmers with the on-ground works.
Propagation and planting days are organised each year for many students, from local schools and volunteers from universities, walking clubs, church groups, bird observers, scouts, environment groups and the community.
The massive scale of our tree-planting work has enormous benefits for landcare as well as for wildlife. Over 2200 hectares of revegetation and restoration works has improved landscape connectivity and preserved and reinvigorated the local environment.
If you think your property would be suitable for the Regent Honeyeater Project and you would like to become involved, please get in touch with our coordinator Andie Guerin. We welcome inquiries from local landholders in the Lurg Hills, Chesney Hills, Warby Ranges, Winton Wetlands and surrounding areas. The process is quiet simple. Andie will meet with you on site and discuss your needs and the needs of the project as well as any funding or other opportunities that are available.
To learn more about the project click here. This link will take you to all the information you need.
How Can You Get Involved?
As a volunteer there are a series of ways for you to become involved. By planting in autumn, winter and early spring, seed collection in summer, the Bird Survey in early October, and nursery tasks every week as well as other ways to volunteer.
Every year is different, and we are always experimenting to find new and even better methods, but the overall themes tend to stay much the same. There is work to be done, and good company, and the beauty of the natural landscape at almost any time of year, so do come and join us.
Research, Support and Education.
Melbourne University On Site Video Projects
Biodiversity on the farm: How restoring a balanced ecosystem helps boost productivity.
Understanding dieback of well-established farm trees.
Planting for wildlife: A photo essay
Grey Crowned Babbler Report
Seed Orchard
Squirrel Glider Nest Boxes
Volunteers – Why I love this Project
Stay Up To Date.
There is always something going on with the Regent Honeyeater Project. Two or three times a year, project coordinator Andie gets a spare moment to write it up for the newsletter! If you are not getting the Regent Honeyeater newletter in your inbox, click here.