Climate Cafe: Is A River Alive?

Next date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 | 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM

Photo of a mural showing waves, and a sun. Text reads 'Climate Cafe 2026'

The Nillumbik Climate Action Team is excited to bring you another year of engaging and informative speakers. Events will be held at Platform 3095, on the last Thursday of every month from February to November.

Our first speaker for the year, on Thursday 26 February, will be Emma Barnett from the Yarra Riverkeeper Association.

In her presentation, "Is a River Alive?" Emma will take us on a journey along the Birrarung's past, present, and future. She’ll talk about what it means to see the Birrarung not just as a waterway, but as a living presence in our community, and how our relationship with it has shifted over time. You’ll also hear about what the Yarra Riverkeepers are doing to speak up for the river: caring for its ecosystems, teaching people about its significance, and helping others understand the simple actions they can take to protect this remarkable part of our landscape.

If you’re curious about the river you’ve walked beside, picnicked by, or simply appreciated, this session offers a warm invitation to deepen that connection - and learn how we can all help the Birrarung thrive.

Further details at the Nillumbik Climate Action Team website, including speaker topics for the first half of 2026.