Summer Newsletter 2026

Get your Gloves on

Clean Up Day Australia

It is that time of year again. Summer activity always means too much rubbish in our patch. Let's roll up our sleeves and get busy cleaning it up! Join BERG and Sunshine Reserve Conservation Group at 9am to 12 at Mt Martha IGA to register, collect bags and gloves, and receive a brief safety overview. You can then choose your own patch to clean up; from our amazing local bushlands reserves, to streets, school surrounds and coastal areas including The Pillars, Mt Martha.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Plant A Tree Day
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Mark your calendars: It's the 30th anniversary of National Tree Day!
Over the past 30 years, millions of Australians have volunteered their time to do something good for the environment and their community by planting a tree. We would love to see you be part of the 30th anniversary celebrations at this year's National Tree Day event @ Sunshine.

Call for Volunteers!

Big things are planned for Sunshine this year, from our monthly Sunday working bees to launching Sunshine’s new Water Watch program.

Set a reminder for 9am on the last Sunday of each month, follow our socials for updates and reminders, and be part of caring for this special place.

Join us at the bridge on Sunday Feb 22nd to kick off a great year working on Sunshine. New faces always welcome! 

Recycle for Sunshine

Sunshine Reserve is now part of the CDS Vic (Container Deposit Scheme) meaning you can support local bushland simply by recycling your bottles and cans.

How to help:
Return your eligible containers and use our code C2000063987
Every 10¢ refund goes directly to Mount Martha Reserves, supporting bushland restoration, tree planting, and protection of local wildlife.

Handy refund point: Benton's Square Shopping Centre

Together, we can turn recyclables into regeneration.
Thank you for choosing conservation with your donated bottles and cans.

Thank You!

s always thank you to our wonderful community and please reach out to our committee if you have enquiries about Sunshine Reserve, upcoming AGM or membership/sponsorship opportunities. Please email Angie: info@sunshinereserve.com.au.

Co-ordinator: Angie Fly
Field Officer/Deputy Co-ordinator: Pia Spreen
Treasurer/Secretary: Cameron Glover
General Committee: Jessica Schubert-Hoban; Sally Fisher; Jon Fly; Tanya Burdett; Kate Reynolds; Jaime Wallis

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We would like to acknowledge the lands of the Bunurong /Boonwurrung people, traditional custodians of this place known as Ballern Ballern (place of 2 creeks). We pay our respects to the Land, the people, and their elders past, present and emerging and recognise that sovereignty to the land has never been ceded. We promise to walk softly and gently on this land.