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Finding Melbourne's Nature

Finding Melbourne's Nature
Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Orchids
Darebin Parklands
Floating Wetlands
Westgate Park
Ants
Nature
Urban Biodiversity
Pinkerton Forest
Professor's Hill Reserve
Darebin Creek
Friends Of Westgate Park
Biodiversity
Pollination Biology
Edithvale Seaford Wetlands
Insects
Warrandyte
First Nations
Wurundjeri

Finding Melbourne’s Nature is a walking conversation series exploring the wild places within the city.

Ecologist Ben Cullen walks through reserves, wetlands and remnant bushland across Melbourne/Naarm with Traditional Owners, First Nations voices, conservationists, scientists and community members, each choosing a place that matters to them.

Together they walk and talk about what lives there, w... more

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Neil Blake OAM has spent decades noticing and protecting nature in Melbourne’s urban landscape.

We walk along Darebin Creek in Reservoir, a place Neil knows incredibly well. He’s the Port Phillip Baykeeper, founding director of the... more

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Some of us have a relationship with Mullum Mullum Park without even realising it. If you’ve travelled through the EastLink tunnels, you’ve passed beneath this patch of bushland in Melbourne’s east.

Above the tunnels is a whole worl... more

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Southern Brown Bandicoots were once among the most common and widespread mammals around Melbourne. Today their populations are much more fragmented, making the population at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne especially important.

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Gidja Walker OAM has spent more than four decades helping people understand and care for the Mornington Peninsula. An ecologist, ethnobotanist and artist, she has an extraordinary ability to see the connections between geology, plan... more

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Recent Guests

David De Angelis
Ecologist, herpetologist, president of Frogs Victoria
Frogs Victoria
Episode: Mullum Mullum Park with David De Angelis
David Cameron
Botanist and conservation specialist with long involvement in Victoria's flora
Victorian biodiversity conservation & flora surveys
Episode: Professors Hill Reserve with David Cameron
Daryl Akers
Volunteer caretaker of Pinkerton Forest
Local conservation group at Pinkerton Forest
Episode: Pinkerton Forest with Daryl Akers
Kinjia Munkara-Murray
Tiwi Mumbarunga woman, entomologist and ant expert
Episode: Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands with Kinjia Munkara-Murray
Wendy Probert
Long-time member of the Australian Native Orchid Society, director of the Australian Orchid Foundation
Australian Orchid Foundation / Australian Native Orchid Society
Episode: St Andrews with Wendy Probert
Judith Sise
President of the Friends of Braeside Park
Friends of Braeside Park
Episode: Braeside Park with Judith Sise
Naomie Sunner
Leader and founder of The Friends of Westgate Park, longtime conservation volunteer
Friends of Westgate Park
Episode: Westgate Park with Naomie Sunner
Jacinta Humphrey
Urban ecologist focused on birds and city landscapes
Dr Jacinta Humphrey (self-identified)
Episode: Banyule Flats with Dr Jacinta Humphrey
Dr Kylie Soanes
Urban ecologist, University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Docklands with Dr Kylie Soanes

Host

Ben Cullen
Host and ecologist leading walk-and-talk conversations across Melbourne's wild places; collaborates with First Nations voices and community members.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • A Beautiful Way to Discover Melbourne 🌿

    I really loved listening to this podcast. There’s something very special about the way it brings people, places and nature together. It made me slow down and see Melbourne’s natural spaces with new eyes, and reminded me how much beauty and life can exist around us without us even noticing. The stories feel warm and genuine, and the sounds of nature make you feel like you’re walking there alongside them. It left me feeling more connected to Melbourne and its natural world. Thank you for creating ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaryamNature
    Australia20 days ago
  • A Gem!

    I am SO excited about this podcast - such a wonderful format for both letting people in to garner some level of experience/encounter with place and to understand the fragments of biodiverse ecologies we currently have in place, and how they have been documented, regenerated and/or looked after. Importantly, this is creating a valuable oral record of some seriously significant histories. Beautifully produced. It feels like a gift. Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    onomatopoeia*onomatopoeia
    Australia3 months ago
  • Wonderful Darebin Parklands story

    Loved the story with Ranger Pete about the birth and growth of the Darebin Parklands. Such an empowering story of community and regeneration. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LocalParklandsLover
    Australia5 months ago

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Engaging storytelling with on-site atmosphere and real-world impact.
Great practical takeaways for urban conservation campaigns.
Insightful, grounded in local spaces and community efforts.
Strong focus on restoration and stewardship resonates with sponsors and guests alike.
Guest diversity brings fresh perspectives on urban ecosystems.

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#4
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#53
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Talking Points

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Pinkerton Forest with Daryl Akers
Q: Is there a long-term vision or target for this property?
The long-term goal is perpetual protection and gradual improvement, addressing endangered birds, maintaining habitat connectivity, and expanding native understory to support a broader range of species.
Pinkerton Forest with Daryl Akers
Q: If someone wants to help, how would you encourage them to get involved?
Reach out to Greater Western Water or the local conservation group managing Pinkerton Forest; they welcome volunteers and schools, with ongoing planting, weeding, and monitoring activities that people can join.
Pinkerton Forest with Daryl Akers
Q: How important is a patch of bush like Pinkerton Forest in the context of a growing western Melbourne?
It's extremely important because most of these habitats have already been lost; the patch acts as a crucial refuge for woodland species, supports biodiversity, and serves as a living carbon sink and cultural heritage site.
Westgate Park with Naomie Sunner
Q: How did you go from wanting to start a friends group to actually enacting change there?
Naomie describes leveraging grants, forming partnerships with local nurseries, and rallying volunteers to plant and care for the park, turning a messy landscape into a functioning habitat.

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This series blends walking conversations with deep dives into Melbourne's urban nature, pairing ecologists, conservationists, and community volunteers as they explore reserves, wetlands, and remnant bushland. Episodes highlight local biodiversity, restoration stories, and citizen science, often foregrounding Indigenous knowledge and grassroots activism that sustain urban conservation. Notable for on-site, experiential storytelling and a strong emphasis on place-based learning, it offers practical insights for listeners interested in urban ecology, conservation campaigns, and community-led stewardship. Guests typically bring hands-on experience, local history, and a passion for protecting connected urban habitats.

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2. David Cameron
3. Daryl Akers
4. Kinjia Munkara-Murray
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6. Judith Sise
7. Naomie Sunner
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