Heyfield Wetlands Information Centre

08/09/2026

I reckon this bloke has been quietly judging committee meetings for years and nobody’s noticed. 😂🦆

Sitting in the Information Centre yesterday before our monthly committee meeting, I suddenly realised… I was being watched.

And now we have questions.

Who is this handsome fellow?
Where did he come from?
How long has he been hanging around the Heyfield Wetlands?
Does anyone know the story behind him?

And most importantly… does he already have a name?

If not, we reckon it might be time he got one. 👀

Drop anything you know about his history below — and while you’re there, give us your best name suggestion!

23/08/2026

This beautiful little garden is lovingly cared for by our volunteer Maree Stevens and was created in memory of her angel granddaughter, Olivia. ❤️

Recently, some kids on bikes rode straight through the new plantings and flattened them.

Now, they may not have understood the significance of this particular garden — but honestly, they shouldn’t need to.

You don’t destroy gardens.
You don’t damage community spaces.
You don’t wreck something somebody else has spent hours creating and caring for.

And I’m tired of hearing “kids will be kids.”

Kids make poor choices sometimes. Absolutely. But part of growing up is learning that choices have consequences, making things right and being held accountable.

This garden belongs to our community, but to Maree it means so much more.

Please talk to your kids about respecting our public spaces, our volunteers and the work people quietly put into making Heyfield a beautiful place to live.

And if you know who was involved, perhaps now would be a very good time for them to come back, apologise to Maree and help put right what they damaged.

That would teach a far better lesson than everyone simply shrugging their shoulders. ❤️

12/08/2026

🌿 Our Friends have been busy!

On Saturday, the Friends of the Heyfield Wetlands had a great turnout for their working bee — beautiful weather, good company and plenty achieved.

Tree guards were removed, more planting was completed and quite a few jobs were knocked off the list. 💚

But there’s always more to do — and right now we could really use some extra help, particularly with w**d spraying and ongoing maintenance around the Wetlands.

If you’ve got the skills or simply some time you’d be willing to contribute, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t have to commit every week — even a little help makes a difference.

👉 Send the Heyfield Wetlands page a message if you can lend a hand.

10/08/2026

📸 What a beautiful capture!

A gorgeous rainbow over the Heyfield Wetlands, sent in by Morgane Cazaubon. 🌈🦆

We absolutely love seeing the wetlands through the eyes of the people who visit — every walk seems to offer something a little different.

Thanks so much for sharing your photo with us, Morgane. 💚

Got a great photo from your walk around the wetlands? Send it through to our page — we’d love to see it and share more of your beautiful shots.

04/08/2026

There’s something pretty special about the Heyfield Wetlands when the day starts winding down. 🌅

A huge thank you to Heidi for sending us this beautiful shot from her recent dog walk. Sometimes you don’t need to travel far to find a view like this.

If you’ve snapped a great photo around Heyfield—whether it’s the Wetlands, sunrise, wildlife, your morning walk or even your coffee stop 😉—send it through. We’d love to share more of our community’s perspective.

📸 Thanks again, Heidi, for letting us share this one.



Photo Credit: Heidi Joyce

02/08/2026

🌿 Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with nature.

We’re proud to be partnering with the Heyfield Adventure Hub, Renew & Nourish and the Heyfield Community Resource Centre for this special Gippy Girls Can event at the Heyfield Wetlands.

Join us for a guided Forest Bathing Walk and experience the sights, sounds and calm of one of Heyfield’s most beautiful natural spaces. Whether you’re coming on your own, with a friend or bringing the family, everyone is welcome.

📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026

📍 Heyfield Wetlands

🎟️ Bookings are essential:
https://www.trybooking.com/DNYQH

We look forward to welcoming you to the Wetlands. 💚

The Heyfield Adventure Hub is excited to be taking part in this year's Gippy Girls Can campaign this September. In partnership with Forest Therapy Practitioner Sue Stranger Renew and Nourish, the Heyfield Community Resource Centre and the Heyfield Wetlands Information Centre, we're inviting women to join us for Wellness at the Wetlands: Forest Bathing Walk.

Slow down, breathe deeply and immerse yourself in the calming presence and rhythm of nature. Through guided mindful presence practices, you'll be gently invited to awaken your senses, unwind from the busyness of everyday life and deepen your connection with the natural world as it reveals its beauty and wisdom. No experience is needed. Simply bring your curiosity, an open heart and comfortable walking shoes.

This welcoming event has been created for local women to enjoy gentle physical exercise while connecting with others in one of Heyfield's most beautiful natural spaces. Following the walk, participants are invited to stay and enjoy a relaxed morning tea together. Children are also welcome to attend, making it a wonderful opportunity to experience a nature walk as a family.

Tickets available via - https://www.trybooking.com/DNYQH

29/07/2026

10/07/2026

📸 Help us uncover the history of the Heyfield Wetlands!

We’re on the hunt for old photos of the Heyfield Wetlands site before it became the Wetlands we know today.

We’re especially looking for photos of:
🌿 The old racecourse
🚜 Tractor pulls
💦 Mud runs
🏇 Picnic races
🥕 Market gardens
🐄 Grazing stock
🏏 Football or cricket
🎉 Community events held on the site

Even if the Wetlands are only in the background of a family photo, we’d still love to see it!

These photos will help us preserve the history of this special place and share its story with visitors, school groups and future generations.

We’ve already spoken with the Heyfield and Districts Museum but we know there are plenty of photos tucked away in family albums that have never been shared publicly.

If you have any photos—or know someone who might—please comment below, send us a message or get in touch. We’re happy to scan originals and return them asap.

Let’s piece together the story of the Heyfield Wetlands, one photo at a time. ❤️

08/07/2026

🌱 Another Saturday well spent at the Heyfield Wetlands.

Our regular Heyfield Wetlands Friends group rolled up their sleeves again on Saturday morning, planting more than 250 native plants around the wetlands.

It might have been fresh after the winter blast, but there’s something pretty special about spending a morning with good people, a few laughs, and knowing we’re making a real difference for future generations.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along. Every plant in the ground helps create better habitat for wildlife and makes the wetlands an even more beautiful place for our community to enjoy.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, we’d love to have you. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, a pair of gloves and we’ll supply the rest.

💚 Thanks, team. See you at the next working bee!

06/06/2026

🍜 Rosedale Pad Thai is at the Heyfield Wetlands tonight from 4:00pm–6:30pm.
Fresh, flavour-packed dinner without the dishes? Sounds like a win to me.
And remember… they’re there from 4pm, so please don’t all show up at 5:30! 😆
See you soon.