Nature Stewards build knowledge and care of local environment

Published on 03 March 2021

Would you like to do more for nature but don’t know where to start? Nature Stewards is a 10-week educational program that will introduce you to Victorian and local nature and show you ways to take action for the environment.

This program will allow you to discover more about your local environment, connect you with others in your community, and help you learn how to volunteer for nature at home, online, and in your community.

Macedon Ranges Shire Council have partnered with two other local governments (Melton and Hume) to host the Nature Stewards Program, run by Outdoors Victoria, a non-for-profit organisation.

The Nature Stewards program will run between April and June; and includes 10 class sessions of three hours, and four field sessions of 4 hours.

You don’t need to have experience in environmental care or work--anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in learning more about the local environment is encouraged to join up.

People who are keen to learn about the environment and potentially consider incorporating this knowledge into a community group are also encouraged to apply.

Location: Rotating class and field venues around Hume City Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, and the City of Melton (pending Council venue confirmation).

Macedon Ranges residents and the wider community are invited to apply.

Cost: Resident of Hume City Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, or City of Melton $175 full fee, $45 concession*; Non-resident: $350 full fee, $90 concession* (*Healthcare card, Pensioners card, full time student)

Applications are open until Sunday 21 March 2021.

To find out more and apply, visit the nature stewards website.