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Wildflower Wandering in St Leonards - Geelong Nature Week

Take a stroll with us around Charles McCarthy Reserve, St Leonards in search of rare wildflowers as part of Geelong Nature Week. 

Happens on 13 October 2026

St Leonards
Photo of chocolate lilies in Charles McCarthy Reserve

Have you ever seen a Tiger Orchid? Or a Chocolate Lily? Want to see amazing native wildflowers growing in the unlikeliest of locations?

Then come along on the walk and talk at McCarthy's Reserve. Not only will you have an eye-opening and tranquil experience, but you'll learn about what makes the remnant vegetation in this reserve so unique and what you can do to help conserve it.

For those attending you should bring:

  • weather appropriate clothing - that is: jacket if raining, hat if sunny etc.
  • sturdy footwear long pants
  • sunscreen
  • water.

Meet in the car park area adjacent the oval. Enter via Leviens Road.

Registrations are essential. To book your place, click the link to our ticketing page below.

Where

View map Charles McCarthy Memorial Reserve
1202-1240 Murradoc Road
St Leonards VIC 3223

When

13 October 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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