Sunlit eucalyptus leaves

Together for Merri

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Restoring the Merri Creek
since the 1970s

Merri Creek is one of Melbourne's most precious natural corridors — 60 kilometres of grasslands, gorges and wetlands. For decades, our community has worked side by side to protect it.

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What we do

  • Education & Engagement

    For decades we’ve brought learning to life on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country, using the living Merri Creek as our classroom.

  • Partnerships & Collaboration

    Every week, dozens of community conservation groups give their time to care for Merri Creek.

  • Leadership & Advocacy

    We are the trusted voice that speaks out to protect the Merri Creek and Merri Merri Country.

  • Environmental Planning

    For more than 35 years, MCMC has shaped how the Merri Creek is protected through Melbourne’s urban planning system.

Our highlights

  • 13,000

    Plants we planted

  • 65,000+

    Pieces of litter removed

  • 269

    Events hosted across conservation, environment and education*

    *in 2024-25

  • 13,000

    Plants we planted

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country

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Merri Creek flowing between rocks, with gum trees on the bank above

Places

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Rocky slopes and native bush above the creek

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