Welcome to the Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands
Breaking News!
The Melbourne Water Education Centre at 278 Edithvale Rd, Chelsea Heights, will be open to the public on Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2022 from 1-5pm. All welcome.
The Melbourne Water Education Centre at 278 Edithvale Rd, Chelsea Heights, will be open to the public on Sunday afternoon, December 4, 2022 from 1-5pm. All welcome.
Partial Hide Closure over Spring/Summer
The Hide will be closed on some Saturdays (mainly the 2nd and 4th per month).
For October, November and December and on Christmas Day.
The Hide will be open, subject to safe access when flooded.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays as shown below:
Opening hours 1:00pm—5:00pm
The Hide will be closed on some Saturdays (mainly the 2nd and 4th per month).
For October, November and December and on Christmas Day.
The Hide will be open, subject to safe access when flooded.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays as shown below:
Opening hours 1:00pm—5:00pm
Open |
Closed |
Saturday 3rd December |
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November Due to flooding |
Saturday 17th December |
Saturday 26th November |
Saturday 31st December |
Saturday 10th December |
- |
Saturday 24th December |
- |
Sunday 25th December |
If you would like to volunteer for duty in the Bird Hide – you don’t have to have specialist knowledge, just be willing to engage with visitors – please email Robin at feswiwetlands@gmail.com
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.
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.
Our objectives are to :
- 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.
The Friends of Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands is a member of the Port Phillip Conservation Council.