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The Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater formed in May 1989 when the population of the Helmeted Honeyeater's reached a critically low level of 50 birds. We share a concern for the future of our critically endangered Victorian bird emblem (the only bird endemic to Victoria) and want to contribute to the conservation of Australia's unique flora and fauna.

Our major aims are:

To protect existing habitat and plant future habitat for the Helmeted Honeyeater
To raise awareness about the plight of the Helmeted Honeyeater and enlist broad community support for the Recovery project.

What's happening this month:

What can be achieved with a little help from your friends?

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Drop in and visit our community nursery for a wide range of local indigenous plants at very affordable prices... More...

There are various ways to take action. Not everyone can make a financial contribution, but everyone can contribute in some way... More...

Schools, community groups, corporate volunteers and individuals can take positive action to help the endangered species in our community... More...

Volunteer opportunities with the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater include:

supplementary feeding of release birds
helping propagate plants in our nursery
seed & plant stock collection for our nursery
bird surveys which monitor the wild Helmeted Honeyeater population
revegetation / planting days to increase the habitat of the bird
public education programs including school & community talks
or talk to us about what you can bring to the group.

Our activities are based in and around Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, approximately 50km east of Melbourne, Victoria (Melway reference 305 G11).

You can take action by volunteering, becoming a member of the Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, showing support by purchasing some of our merchandise or organising a group planting day and help make a difference to the survival of this critically endangered bird.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website so much that you decide to join us in becoming a Friend of the Helmeted Honeyeater.

Helmeted Honeyeaters need Friends for life.

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