Connect with nature

Visit a bushland reserve

Maroondah is home to approximately 44 bushland reserves, which offer visitors the enjoyment of wildflowers, wildlife, bush walks and wetlands.

Take a walk in nature

Going for a walk in nature can help you help you unwind, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. Find a walk or trail near you.

Nature play

Nature play gives children the time, space and freedom to explore, discover and find wonder in the natural world as they engage with natural elements such as earth, water and air.

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Upcoming environmental events

Great Southern Bioblitz

Monday, 27 October 2025 | 02:00 PM to Monday, 27 October 2025 | 11:59 PM

The Great Southern Bioblitz is an annual global citizen science event that encourages the community to get involved in documenting wild flora and fauna to help scientists better understand and protect our environment.

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Nature Discovery - with a focus on spiders

Monday, 27 October 2025 | 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Ben Kurek, arachnologist, will help you discover and learn about some of the spiders living in Maroondah. This nature discovery activity is part of the Great Southern Bioblitz.

Uambi, Heathmont 3135

Tagged as: , Council run event, Environment, Natural environment

Nature Discovery - with a focus on moths

Monday, 27 October 2025 | 08:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Luis Mata, entomologist, will help you discover and learn about some of the moths living in Maroondah. This nature discovery activity is part of the Great Southern Bioblitz.

BJ Hubbard Reserve, 49 Evelyn Rd, Ringwood North 3134

Tagged as: , Council run event, Environment, Natural environment

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