Welcome to the Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands
To raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet, World Wetlands Day was established marking the date of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February 1971, and is annually celebrated (since 1977). The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands Inc is celebrating this event on the afternoon of Sunday, 6nd 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 information in it.
Displays about wetlands and their inhabitants will also be set up in the car park including activities for kids. A kangaroo walk around Edithvale South could not be arranged this year.
The hide will be open on both weekend days during February and March whilst the water lasts.
Like many other voluntary organisations during the Covid years, FESWI has suffered a drop in active member numbers, and this together with the holiday season (people going away etc), has resulted in our inability to fill all shifts. We are still waiting on some Availability Form returns and in the near future we will have a number of opportunities to advertise ourselves and hopefully recruit more active members.
If you would like to volunteer – you don’t have to have specialist knowledge, just be willing to engage with visitors – please email Robin at feswiwetlands@gmail.com
Some Covid restrictions are in place, including registration, masks, limited numbers in the hide, and restricted entry time depending on numbers.
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.
The hide itself will be open – although the water level may be well down, the hide has lots of information in it.
Displays about wetlands and their inhabitants will also be set up in the car park including activities for kids. A kangaroo walk around Edithvale South could not be arranged this year.
The hide will be open on both weekend days during February and March whilst the water lasts.
Like many other voluntary organisations during the Covid years, FESWI has suffered a drop in active member numbers, and this together with the holiday season (people going away etc), has resulted in our inability to fill all shifts. We are still waiting on some Availability Form returns and in the near future we will have a number of opportunities to advertise ourselves and hopefully recruit more active members.
If you would like to volunteer – you don’t have to have specialist knowledge, just be willing to engage with visitors – please email Robin at feswiwetlands@gmail.com
Some Covid restrictions are in place, including registration, masks, limited numbers in the hide, and restricted entry time depending on numbers.
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.
Calendar
Steve Oates has put together a 2022 Calendar
featuring shots of the Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands and will
donate $5 from each Calendar sold to FESWI.
The Calendar size is 320mm x 600mm and the cost
for each calendar is $30
At the moment he is only selling these to people on the
Mornington Peninsula and South Eastern Suburbs
because of the difficulties Australia Post is facing.
He will be personally delivering each one of them so
you will only be charged $3 for delivery.
Ctrl/click https://oatsiephotography.myshopify.com and
click on image or words—2022 Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands Calendar.
If you are from outside of this area and would still like to purchase one,
send him a DM and he will see if something can be worked out.
Steve Oates has put together a 2022 Calendar
featuring shots of the Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands and will
donate $5 from each Calendar sold to FESWI.
The Calendar size is 320mm x 600mm and the cost
for each calendar is $30
At the moment he is only selling these to people on the
Mornington Peninsula and South Eastern Suburbs
because of the difficulties Australia Post is facing.
He will be personally delivering each one of them so
you will only be charged $3 for delivery.
Ctrl/click https://oatsiephotography.myshopify.com and
click on image or words—2022 Seaford-Edithvale Wetlands Calendar.
If you are from outside of this area and would still like to purchase one,
send him a DM and he will see if something can be worked out.
Our objectives are to :
In relation to these goals FESWI is opposed to large Fun Runs like the Proposed Parkrun at Seaford Wetlands
FESWI has serious concerns regarding the choice of an environmental reserve and conservation zone for the weekly Parkrun event, and cannot understand Parkrun Australia’s disregard for the environmental sensitivity of the wetlands, the importance of its buffer zones, and of the maintenance of their integrity.
The Seaford Wetlands is a Ramsar protected reserve—reserved for flora and fauna, and while this sort of running activity is not strict prohibited under the terms of the Ramsar Agreement, there are many more appropriate locations and reserves nearby which would be less impacted by the Parkrun.
For more informatoon see Proposed Seaford Wetlands parkrun - Home | Facebook
If you agree with FESWI that this is should not be allowed please let Frankston Councillors know.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.
See the explanation for FEWSI's Parkrun stance on this here:
- 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.
In relation to these goals FESWI is opposed to large Fun Runs like the Proposed Parkrun at Seaford Wetlands
FESWI has serious concerns regarding the choice of an environmental reserve and conservation zone for the weekly Parkrun event, and cannot understand Parkrun Australia’s disregard for the environmental sensitivity of the wetlands, the importance of its buffer zones, and of the maintenance of their integrity.
The Seaford Wetlands is a Ramsar protected reserve—reserved for flora and fauna, and while this sort of running activity is not strict prohibited under the terms of the Ramsar Agreement, there are many more appropriate locations and reserves nearby which would be less impacted by the Parkrun.
For more informatoon see Proposed Seaford Wetlands parkrun - Home | Facebook
If you agree with FESWI that this is should not be allowed please let Frankston Councillors know.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.
See the explanation for FEWSI's Parkrun stance on this here:
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