Learn About the Darebin Creek

The Darebin Creek is an important northern tributary of Melbourne’s Yarra River and has its headwaters located near Woodstock to the north of Melbourne. The creek flows predominantly south for approximately 50 kilometres through several municipalities, including the Cities of Whittlesea, Darebin, Banyule and Yarra, until it meets the Yarra River at Alphington.

The Darebin Creek Catchment drains an area of 129 square kilometres with approximately half of the catchment being rural. The remainder of the catchment consists of urban housing, general industry and commercial development. The lower reach of the creek also runs through a regionally significant section of urban parkland called the Darebin Parklands.

Darebin Creek Management Committee employee Rangers to maintain and manage this area which is very involved due to the history of the area. To find out more about the Darebin Parklands and its unique features, go to the Parklands section of this site.

Education Resources

Discover the wildlife and plants of the the Darebin Parklands and Catchment.

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Habitat Conservation and Management Course

Habitat Conservation and Management Course

For over 40 years, the Habitat Conservation and Management Course (HCMC) has been informing, inspiring and connecting Melbourne’s conservation and…
50th Year Party for Friends of Darebin Parklands

50th Year Party for Friends of Darebin Parklands

Join us to celebrate 50 years of creating and caring for the Darebin Parklands.
Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD)

Clean Up Australia Day (CUAD)

Various locations: CUAD – Darebin Parklands, AlphingtonWe need volunteers to help clean up the Parklands, from 9.30am to noon. Meeting Point:…

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Friends of Darebin Parklands 50th Anniversary

On Sunday 30th April the Friends of Darebin Parklands celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a well-attended event.

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Visit from Tanya Plibersek

DCMC recently hosted a visit by Federal Member Ged Kearney and Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek at the Darebin Parklands to confirm Urban Rivers and …

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Volunteer Week

Thanks to all of our hard working volunteers!

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Job Opportunity

Executive Officer

We are seeking a new Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable person to lead our organisation.

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Funding Announcement Celebration

On Saturday 17 December, Ged Kearney, Kate Thwaites and several local MPs and councillors met with DCMC and MCMC staff members, and Friends of Darebin …

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Growling Grass Frogs in Darebin Creek Catchment Citizen Science

The Great Growling Grass Frog Search

This November/December volunteers will be monitoring frogs throughout the Darebin Creek Catchment. Following on from last year’s Award Winning Project with Hanson Quarries we are …

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