PLEG has been working in Pinkerton Forest weeding (especially galena, box thorns and serrated tussock), planting, (52 Blulokes - Allocasuarina luehmannii) and checking the integrity of the rabbit proof fence. Spring flowers are appearing and Templetonia iteaphilla was found for the first time on the forest floor.
PLEG meeting dates will be as advised on the Home and Events pages.
All meetings currently held outdoors, generally at the Green Shed in Pinkerton Forest followed by a BBQ
For further details, please contact
Daryl Akers m. 0438 277 252 or
Rosemary Fethers m: 0400 119 772
Pinkerton Forest, Mulla Mulla Grasslands (Bush's Paddock), Eynesbury
Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group (PLEG) invite the community to join them birding at Pinkerton Forest & Mulla Mulla Woodland (Bush's Paddock) on the below dates in 2022.
Previously these walks were hosted by Birdlife Australia’s Werribee Wagtails, but since the demise of the Werribee Wagtails they will now be hosted by PLEG.
Note: no footpaths- walking is through the bush!
BYO lunch, drinks & snacks. The group will proceed to Eynesbury Forest in the afternoon. Toilets & coffee shop at Eynesbury (composting toilet at Pinkerton).
Bird Survey at Pinkerton Forest, Mulla Mulla Grassland & Eynesbury Forest
View Bird Survey results on the eBird website
PLEG Working Bees
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this naturally beautiful area.
Working bee (9:30am - 12:30pm) participants meet at the Mt. Cottrell Road gate entrance to Pinkerton Forest, see Melway reference Map 221 H 7.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this naturally beautiful area.
For further details, please contact
Daryl Akers 0438 277 252 or
Rosemary 0400 119 772