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Meet alpine Area Chief Ranger Julien Atherstone
From fire preparedness to conservation of Long-footed Potoroos and protection of cultural heritage, take a step into Julien Atherton's world as an Area Chief Ranger based in Victoria's alps.
Wombat trails help track down source of dangerous invasive weed
Visitors to national parks are reminded to clean their shoes, clothes and gear after each park visit, as an invasive weed is detected for the first time in Victoria at Wilsons Promontory National Park.
The six big health benefits of birdwatching
New studies have shown birdwatching is a fun and easy way to improve mental wellbeing, while getting close to some feathered friends in the process.
Partnership to deliver sensory garden at Serendip Sanctuary
An all-abilities sensory garden will be created at Serendip Sanctuary following a sponsorship by CDC Victoria, CMV Truck & Bus, and Volvo Bus Australia.
Jo Durrant has worked as a Parks Victoria ranger for six years. Read about her day-to-day duties and passions, including working to conserve the southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.
Gardens that awaken your senses
Sensory gardens offer visitors a whole new way to experience nature up close by seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling and even tasting the natural world around them.
Accommodation boost for busy Wilsons Prom
In-demand Wilsons Promontory National Park is set to benefit from new accommodation, with UWOOD Projects appointed to design and build some new cabins at Tidal River.
Plan released for new Melbourne park
A plan has been released to turn former freeway reserve in Melbourne's east into a new 35-hectare park.
At the top of the world and nowhere to go?
Human-induced climate change has arrived on Victoria’s doorstep. With a possible four-degree rise in average temperature slated for 2100 by the IPCC (the world’s most authoritative body on this topic), it begs the question: what does the future look like for the Victorian alps, and for animals like the Alpine stonefly?
Six parks to take the kids to these school holidays
Looking to get into nature with the kids during the school holidays? From all-abilities playscapes to accessible toilets and picnic areas, we've rounded up some of our favourite urban parks to visit with your loved ones this spring.