Victoria's native birds are very diverse and found in almost every shape and size. There are more than 450 different bird species are found in Victoria

The City of Whitehorse is home to a number of frog species including the Eastern Banjo Frog which is noted for its “bonk” call, the Striped Marsh Frog the male

The City of Whitehorse is home to a number of lizard and skink species including the Blue-Tongue Lizard which is noted for its bright blue tongue, the Marbled

Victoria has seven groups of native bees. These include Blue-Banded Bees which are solitary creatures, with single females inhabiting burrows in the soft

Over 140 species of butterfly are found in Victoria including native and introduced species and sub-species. Three of the butterfly species commonly found in

Bats play a role in pollination, seed dispersal and insect population control. The City of Whitehorse is fortunate to have both flying foxes and micro bats

Step back in time with this presentation of treasures from our municipality. We have many iconic buildings and local treasures to celebrate in this part of Melbourne. Learn a little of the history of this area with some information about the traditional owners and the settling pioneers.

Date: From Thursday 10 September 2020 Cost: Free Formed in 1963, the Box Hill Historical Society is a volunteer organisation that acts as an archive collecting

The Surrey Hills Historical Society Inc. has a largely paper-based collection that dates back to the late 1970s. Photos are the collection’s backbone and provide clues to our changing environment and the way we used to live.

Helping Sick or Injured Wildlife If you find a sick or injured native animal, local veterinary clinics, local animal shelters and wildlife services can assist