Welcome to the Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands
World Wetlands Day - 2nd February
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Inc is celebrating this event on the afternoon of Sunday, 2nd February at the Bird Hide on Edithvale Road, Edithvale.
The hide itself will be open – although the water level may be well down, the hide has lots of interesting displays and information in it. Displays about the wetlands and their inhabitants will also be set up in the car park. There will be interactive/activities for children.
Starting at 1:30pm there will be a Kangaroo Walk around Edithvale South (not usually open to the public). Participants need to wear stout shoes, pref gumboots and long pants; and, depending on weather, bring hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
The Bird Hide is open
Members of the public can visit on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm.
Our aim is to conserve the wetland reserves and buffers of the Edithvale - Seaford Wetland
Environmental Area.
See a summary of the recent Auditor General's report on the management of Australia's Ramsar listed wetlands here.
President – Is This You?
The Friends of the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Inc is offering an exciting and unique leadership opportunity! Are you wanting to develop your leadership skills? If you are a good communicator, are confident, positive and care about the environment, we need you!
FESWI is an effective, dynamic organisation working to protect, rehabilitate, enhance and educate about our wetlands
The role of President is unfilled and the Friends Group is looking for someone to commit to the role for 12 months. You will be very well supported by long-standing committee members who are looking for someone with fresh eyes! If the person is you please contact either Robin, Vice President, on ... 0405 466 651; or Margaret, Secretary on 0417 323 460.
Our objectives are to :
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.
- Promote and encourage the protection, rehabilitation and enhancement of the wetland area for the benefit of indigenous flora and fauna.
- Encourage scientific study of the habitat, fauna and flora of the wetlands area.
- Promote awareness and appreciation of the wetlands area as a significant habitat for migratory birds, for breeding waterfowl and for wading species.
- Exchange information on bird species, other fauna, flora and habitat with other interested organisations and authorities both locally and overseas.
- Provide appropriate facilities for educational recreation by people whether young or old, fit or disabled.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.