Doreen's Grasslands Nature Preserve (Altona)
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During the 1940's Doreen Eddison collected, pressed and painted wildflowers from the local grasslands near her home in Altona. The most remarkable thing about this is that Doreen was 8 years old when she started and only 18 when she stopped collecting. She pressed and painted the flowers in a sketch book which she kept safe for many years.
In honour of Doreen and her wildflower book, protecting and enhancing a small grassland in Altona has been made possible through the EPA's Inspiring Environmental Solutions program. This grassland has the unofficial title of Doreen's Grassland and it is located at the northern end of Grieve parade in Altona.
Review:
When we visited in March there was a sea of golden kangaroo grass (I think) waving in the wind. If you look closely you'll find lots of different grasses and wildflowers. It's great that this grassland is being protected but it's not a destination the kids are going to be able to easily appreciate.
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Location
168 Grieve Parade, Altona 3018 Map
Web Links
→ Doreens Grasslands on Facebook
→ Start with Grasslands article
