Nature Stewards Program returns – secure your spot!
Published on 28 January 2025
Are you curious about our unique natural environment? Would you like to learn practical skills from conservation experts? If you answered yes, our Nature Stewards program might be for you!
After having sold out two years in a row, the successful Nature Stewards program returns to Mornington Peninsula Shire in March 2025.
This 10-week program is designed to connect you with natureand give you the know-how and practical tools to conserve our unique region - home to an incredible range of plants and animals, including species and areas of national and international conservation significance.
This course is a great way to expand your knowledge, gain hands-on skills and meet others on the Peninsula who are passionate about protecting our beautiful natural environment.
Nature Stewards will teach you about:
- Rocks, soil, fungi, plants, and animals
- Climate change and seasons
- Ways to care for Country and manage private property
- Being a citizen scientist, conservation volunteer, advocate for nature, or a nature guide
- How and where you can volunteer in your area.
During the course, you’ll meet a range of local and state-based environmental volunteer and citizen science groups, and environmental industry partners. It’s through connections like these that you can find out what’s going on, how you might get involved, and options for further education and training.
Our 10-week Nature Stewards program will run on Saturdays from 15 March – 31 May (excluding public holidays weekends 19 and 24 April).
If you’re over 18 years of age and have little to no formal environmental training but want to become a citizen scientist, conservation volunteer, advocate for nature, or a nature guide, we encourage you to apply.
The Shire has provided funding support for this program, enabling participants to access the course at a reduced fee:
- Mornington Peninsula Shire Council residents: $175 full fee, $45 concession*
- Non-residents: $350 full fee, $90 concession*
*Concession rate is available to healthcare card holders, pensioners, and full-time students.
Spaces are limited, only 20 community members can participate in the 2025 Nature Stewards program. For more information and to apply visit: naturestewards.org.au
Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:
“Explore, connect, and make a difference! Nature Stewards empowers you with the knowledge and skills to care for our environment while inspiring you to help nature thrive. Don’t miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and make a lasting impact on the Mornington Peninsula’s incredible natural environment.”