Protect Curly Sedge Creek: a stronghold for a precious species

We’re calling on our community to help raise $40,000 by June 30th to protect a unique ecological treasure: Curly Sedge Creek in Melbourne’s north.

At this significant landscape in the heart of galgi ngarrk (formerly Craigieburn Grassland Conservation Reserve), the nationally endangered Curly Sedge is holding on – this is its only stronghold in Melbourne. 

But it’s at risk. 

Invasive weeds are threatening to overwhelm the grasslands around the creek – smothering not just Curly Sedge, but other important native plants like Matted Flax-lily and Brackish Plains Buttercup.

Without targeted care, we risk losing not only these threatened plants, but many beloved species whose existence depends on the creek’s health – including Growling Grass Frogs, Golden Sun Moths and Latham’s Snipe.

With decades of experience managing remnant vegetation, Merri Creek Management Committee is ideally placed to lead this important work – but we can only do it with your support. 

Your donation will help fund:

• Targeted weed management to protect Curly Sedge at its only known Melbourne site
• On-ground habitat restoration efforts, to improve the quality of habitat for a range of companion plant and animal species
• Walk on Country with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Traditional Owners
• Deeper community engagement and connection with the Curly Sedge Creek landscape

Every dollar brings us closer to securing a future for Curly Sedge Creek and for all the species that call it home.

Make a tax-deductible donation today. Help us protect this rare and remarkable place.