Charles McCarthy Memorial Reserve · St Leonards
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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.
Quick answers
When is Wildflower Wandering in St Leonards - Geelong Nature Week?
Tue 13 Oct 2026, 1:30pm.
Where is it?
Charles McCarthy Memorial Reserve, St Leonards, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On geelongcity.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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