Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary and Indigenous Plant Nursery Welcome to an official page of La Trobe University.
Nangak Tamboree (nan-nyack tam-bor-ee) means respecting, sharing and looking after the waterway in Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people. The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1967 as a project in the restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna. It has now evolved to now be a high biodiversity node within the Nangak Tamboree Eco-Corridor. This eco-corridor conne
19/06/2026
This Sunday is the shortest day of the year! The winter solstice.
The winter solstice marks a significant turning point in the Wurundjeri seasonal calendar, signaling the height of Waring (Wombat Season).
Waring is the longest season, lasting from April to late July/early August. It's the coldest and wettest season, with misty mornings, high rainfall and low temperatures.
So make sure you rug up next time you visit the Sanctuary!
Learn more about careers in environmental science by registering for our upcoming Meet an Enviro Scientist event running this Thursday night!
See link in comments for more info and to register.
La Trobe University
12/06/2026
We have another opportunity for high school students to connect with enviro scientists next week!
See link in comments to register.
Join Templestowe Heights Primary School on a misty morning tour of Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary!
We still have dates available for tours and excursions in Terms 3 & 4. Visit our website via the link in our bio to find out more.
Thanks for joining us to celebrate World Environment Day at
Take a step back in time to 2015 and watch our classrooms fly in through the trees!
We still have dates available for excursions in Term 3 and 4. Contact us to find out more.
Thank you to everyone that joined us on our soggy planting day in the Nangak Tamboree eco corridor. These plants will assist with stabilising the riparian zone of this wetland and provide habitat for many of our local species.
Keep an eye out on our socials for our next planting day! 🌱
03/06/2026
Hands up if you love a misty morning in the bush 🙋
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03/06/2026
🚨𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲!🚨
Don't worry, we've got you covered with our FREE enviro science activities for students in Years 3-6*.
*Students must be enrolled in a Victorian government school
| Monday | 10am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 3pm |
| Friday | 10am - 3pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 3pm |
