Birdwatching
Discover our key birdwatching locations - including Werribee’s Western Treatment Plant - and species you might encounter, and find out if you need a birdwatching permit.
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Bird species at the Western Treatment Plant
Tens of thousands of birds flock to the Western Treatment Plant, with nearly 300 species recorded at the site.
Maroondah Reservoir virtual tour
Take in 360-degree panoramas of the historic Maroondah Reservoir, including the scenic garden and picturesque valve houses at the base of the dam.
Coranderrk Aqueduct virtual tour
View 360-degree panoramas of the historic Coranderrk Aqueduct, from Badgers Creek Weir to Silvan Reservoir, and hear first-hand from one of its caretakers.
Maroondah Aqueduct virtual tour
Explore the history of the century-old Maroondah Aqueduct with 360-degree panoramas, starting at Maroondah Reservoir and following it down to the Yering Gorge Pumping Station.
Natural and urban water cycle
Learn how water moves naturally between the land, ocean and atmosphere, how it ends up in your home – and where it goes from there.
Excursions
Book an excursion to our sewage treatment plant or wetlands, and let our experienced educators take you on a journey through the water cycle.
Wetlands video series
This video series explores the many facets of the Edithvale-Seaford Wetland.
From the Ground Up Film Festival
From the Ground Up is a series of eight short films which demonstrate the diversity of efforts and activities which define environmental volunteers across the Greater Melbourne area.
Rivers, creeks, wetlands & waterways
Learn how we look after greater Melbourne’s 25,000 kilometres of waterways, and the role wetlands play.