Otways Wetland Revival: A Festival of Restoration and Celebration

Our project aims to address the degradation of an historic wetland in Hordern Vale, in the southern Otways. Currently, the wetland suffers from drainage issues and is neither productive agricultural land or native habitat, resulting in loss of biodiversity. We have partial funding to restore the wetland by filling in drains and converting a disused paddock into a biodiverse habitat. Additionally, we plan to host a festival to engage young people in environmental restoration efforts. Participants will camp out, plant trees, enjoy live music, and celebrate nature. Through this initiative, we hope to revitalise the wetland ecosystem, sequester carbon, enhance biodiversity, and foster a sense of stewardship among our youth for environmental conservation in the Otways region.

DIRECTIONS

Entrance is opposite the Hordern Vale Road but can be a bit of a dangerous corner. Gate should be open but it's a bit steep so drive through slowly.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

We'll confirm details closer to the date but we'd like to do a bring and share picnic. We'll provide some food but we'd love you to bring along something to share :)

WHAT'S PROVIDED?

Gloves,Tools and equipment for planting,Drinking water