Earthcare St Kilda

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Register Here

NPS Clean-up Event
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00
Please Note: Due to reduced NPS gatherings at foreshore locations in the Port Melbourne vicinity, we are currently not committing to fixed dates for NPS Clean-up events. We all advise closer to these dates if there are sufficient NPS in the area to hold a Clean-up event. Please visit our FaceBook and Instagram pages for announcements closer to these dates.
Thank you for your support
Earthcare St Kilda Team

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a ParkConnect account and register for the relevant activity on ParkConnect

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Register Here

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-09-26 18:05 - 19:30
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
Register Here

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a ParkConnect account and register for the relevant activity on ParkConnect

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Register Here

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-09-29 18:10 - 19:45
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
REGISTER HERE

Earthcare St Kilda Monthly Executive Meeting
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:30
This meeting is by invitation only.
If you feel that you have a specific need to attend, please email info@earthcarestkilda.org.au to advise the subject matter and to request attendance.

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-10-01 06:15 - 19:45
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a ParkConnect account and register for the relevant activity on ParkConnect

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registration open 5pm Monday 15th of September
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-10-03 18:15 - 19:45
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registration open 5pm Monday 15th of September
REGISTER HERE

Breakwater Clean-up
2025-10-05 12:00, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 12:00
Register HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-10-06 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-10-08 19:15 - 20:45
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registration open 5pm Monday 15th of September
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-10-10 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-10-13 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-10-17 19:15 - 20:45
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm Monday 15th of September
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Undaria Clean-up Event
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00
Undaria pinatifoda (wakame) is an invasive species of kelp from the northwest Pacific Ocean. It was probably introduced to port Phillip through ballast and hitchhiking on vessels. The main issue with Undaria in Port Phillip Bay is that it takes up space, limiting opportunities for our native kelps to get a foothold. It then dies back over summer leaving a distinct lack of shelter and food available for our native marine animals. Join us for a morning at the beach where we remove Undaria, and make space for our native species!
When: Saturday 18th October
Time: 10am – 12pm
Location: Brighton Beach, corner of Wellington Street and the Esplanade. Look out for Earthcare flags on the beach.
What to bring:
•Swim crew (snorkel gear and wetsuit)
•Beach crew (gloves if desired)
Wet weather/water quality: Heavy rain typically means that Port Phillip Bay is not suitable for swimming. Our events will not go ahead in Poor water quality, according to the EPA. We make the decision the night before. If you have registered via our website you will receive an email notifying you of an event cancellation. We will also announce on our facebook group the night before if the event is cancelled.
Children are welcome to join in and help with the counting.

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-10-20 19:25 - 21:00, 2025-10-24 19:25 - 21:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm 29th of September
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team - CANCELLED
2025-10-22 19:25 - 21:00

Raft Count - Marina Team
2025-10-29 19:25 - 21:00, 2025-10-31 19:35 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 19:35 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 19:35 - 21:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
Register Here

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-10-29 19:25 - 21:00, 2025-10-31 19:35 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 19:35 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 19:35 - 21:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm 6th of October
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2025-11-07 07:35 - 21:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE
