Darebin Parklands Association

Photo Competition

Appreciate the park through other people's eyes.

We are now taking photo competition entries for the 2010 DPA calendar.

Entries close September 2009.

Entries are open to adults and children (up to 15yrs), and prizes are awarded for each age group, as well as per category:

• People in the park
• Park environment

The best 13 entries will be published in the next calendar, and the top 25 shots will be put on public display.

Take some photos next time you're in Darebin Parklands, and if you think they're pretty good then complete the entry form below. You've got to be in it to win it!

Download entry form 

Budding artists emerge at Sunday's Park Care Day

In the rain and the cold we planted several trays of grasses along the Ivanhoe side of the creek on Sunday. They have been well watered in by the rain over the past few days.

The Junior Rangers entered our poster competition to see which poster would be chosen as our next Park Care Day poster for July. And the winner is .................

Gabby! Well done Gabby - a fabulous poster.

Second place to India:
View this photo

Third place to Alec:
View this photo

Photo Workshop

A practical introduction to shooting night and low light photography in the parklands.

With professional photographer Terry Murphy.

When: Friday 5th June at 7pm

Bookings essential: Call Anthony on 0411 104157 (only 15 places available)

Bad weather: if it turns wet ‘n’ wild we will re-schedule (call Anthony to confirm on the night, if in doubt)

What to bring: camera, tripod, torch

Take photos for the calendar photo competition!!

For further details, Refer attached

New Action Plan launched

The new Action Plan for 2009 to 2011 was accepted at last night's AGM.

Thanks you to all the members who contributed by completing our Action Plan Survey.

Have a read of the Action Plan to see what projects the DPA will be working on for the next 3 years.

Download DPA ActionPlan 2009-11