G4WB Backyard Biodiversity - Term 2 - 2026

FREE

Birds and their Habitat Autumn Walking Tour

Come for a guided walk with G4WB and our friends from Birdlife Ballarat. We’ll break into small groups to tour familiar spots such as Fairyland and the North Gardens Wetlands with our expert guides introducing us to the local birds, their behaviour and preferred habitat. It isn’t all about the swans! We’re likely to encounter small song birds who make this area home and we hope you’ll leave with a new appreciation of how you might tailor your own garden to encourage these small, entertaining and fascinating feathered visitors.

Fairyland and North Gardens Wetland, Lake Wendouree 

Date: Sunday 31 May

Time: 10.00 am - 11.30 am, followed by a cuppa

Wear sturdy fully enclosed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. A coat is highly recommended. Bring binoculars if you have or can borrow some.

Location: Meet at the cannons near Piper’s by the Lake, located at 403 Wendouree Parade, opposite the main gate into the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The cannons are near the south west corner of the building on Wendouree Parade. Best parking is on either side of Wendouree Parade. Transport is available from Barkly Square, departing at 9.40 am and returning at approximately 12.15 pm (booking essential).  

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided and toilet facilities are available nearby on the northwest corner of the Botanical Gardens.

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please cancel your ticket/s if you can no longer attend so that we can make your place available to others.

If you have access requirements, special dietary requirements or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to make your experience more positive, please contact the Ballarat East Neighbourhood House team.

About the project

In partnership with Ballarat East Neighbourhood House, and funded by the City of Ballarat, Gardens for Wildlife Ballarat is delivering a 12-month program in 2025-26, Backyard Biodiversity - encouraging wildlife-friendly gardening in urban Ballarat.

  • Starts

    31st May 2026, Sun

  • Ends

    31st May 2026, Sun

  • Where

    Fairyland and North Gardens Wetland, Lake Wendouree

  • Facilitator

    Stephanie D

    • or register for individual session below.
    Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    98 spots remaining

    Name
    Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
    Email
    reception@ballarateastnh.org.au
    Phone
    0422 612 052

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