Ensuring the future of the Malleefowl
There are few birds in the world as interesting and industrious as the Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata).
The Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group is dedicated to the preservation of this magnificent and endangered bird.
See our About Us page for details on what we do and how to join.
Join the Malleefowl Victoria Facebook group to connect with fellow Victorian Malleefowl enthusiasts.
The VMRG Committee would like to thank all those who contributed photos for our site.
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Training Weekend at Wyperfeld National Park, 12-13th October 2024.
The VMRG training weekend camp is a great opportunity for members to brush up on their monitoring skills. If you are not involved but interested in what the VMRG do, you are more than welcome to join us! Find out more here.
Armstrong bequest
Small grants are available from the Geoff Armstrong Bequest to provide financial support to projects that will make a positive difference to Malleefowl conservation and preservation in Victoria or to promote the enhancement of the natural environment for Malleefowl in Victoria.
Applications for projects in other States will be considered but Victoria must benefit in some way. This may include research projects or activities that include on-ground monitoring, raising awareness of Malleefowl issues or undertaking field research.
It may also include research and/or education into known or emerging Mallefowl threats (both human and natural) such as predators, competition, land management or climatic impacts on Malleefowl numbers or breeding activities.
The citizen science model of science, research and education is strongly supported by the VMRG as is community education and training that leads to Malleefowl conservation and preservation.
More information is available on the Donations and Grants page.
Applications must be made through The Wettenhall Environment Trust (WET).
You can apply for funding in any one of these grant rounds – February, May, August and November. More info here.