VEFN 2017 Best Friend Awards
The 2017 Best Friend Awards again celebrated the diversity of Friends groups and the broad range of activities they undertake.
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held on Saturday 24 February, 2018. This is an important meeting, and if you want us to continue as a strong advocate for Friends groups please come along.
FriendsNet 101 – December 2017
Our December 2017 newsletter includes a wrap-up of our Best Friend Award winners and takes a look at a new mentoring forum we are planning with the Yarra Riverkeeper Association.
Spencer Unthank recognised for his penguin passion
Described as quietly spoken and humble, Spencer Unthank has dedicated 43 years of his life to researching Little Penguins.
Churchill Island’s Pat Jeffery wins highly commended award
Pat Jeffery is dedicated to preserving the heritage of Churchill Island, and has been Highly Commended at our 2017 Best Friend Awards.
Best Friend 2017: Jim Stranger – Friends of Tyers Park
Instrumental in establishing the Friends of Tyers Park Jim Stranger is the winner of our 2017 Best Friend award.
Best Friend Award 2017
Join us for the 2017 Best Friend Award on Saturday 14th October at the Darebin Environment Centre.
Friends of Westgate Park
The Friends of Westgate Park have transformed their special patch of city bush into a vibrant park filled with life.
Volunteering in parks
Volunteers contribute almost a quarter of a million hours to Victoria's parks management every year. Leesa Riley looks at plans to build on that incredible achievement.
FriendsNet 100 – September 2017
The Friends of Westgate Park have transformed their special patch of city bush into a vibrant park filled with life. Their story is just one of many we cover in this edition of our newsletter FriendsNet.