Learn from global platypus experts and local residents how you can help this most intriguing animal continue to thrive here and elsewhere. Under threat of extinction in Victoria, platypus still survive in Campbells Creek and its catchment and can be seen in its major tributaries in the middle of Castlemaine! The Friends of Campbells Creek …

National Threatened Species Day: Platypus in Campbells Creek Read More »

Activity:  planting at Lewis Swamp south Description: Please come along today to help us restore this interesting creekside and wetland area adjacent to the trail.  What we call Lewis Swamp south was a prior alignment of the creek and has some beautiful mini-billabongs and shallow wetlands.  Globally, wetlands are under extreme pressure from human activity, …

September 2025 working bee Read More »