Eltham Copper Butterfly Weeding Day

Next date: Friday, 25 July 2025 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Wetland Revival Trust invite you to help join them for a weeding day in Kiata to help save the rare Eltham Copper Butterfly.

Kiata is one of the longest known Eltham Copper Butterfly populations, however weeds are a direct threat.

Hand weeding is critical to maintain this population as chemicals cannot be used as the butterfly larvae lives under ground.

Come for an hour or stay for the day!

• Hot soup, tea and cake provided
• Learn about this rare butterfly
• Get hands-on

Please register at https://www.trybooking.com/DCRUB or by emailing elaine@wetlandrevivaltrust.org.

What to bring:

• gardening gloves (if you prefer your own)
• long sleeves shirt and pants
• sturdy shoes
• hat
• water bottle
• chair
• mattock (if you have one)

When

Location

Kiata Recreational Reserve, Kiata, 3418, View Map