Geelong Nature Festival 2025
We are part of the 2025 Geelong Nature Festival! – Fun for all the Family 🌿
We’re thrilled to share that the Friends of Kevin Hoffman Walk will be part of this year’s Geelong Nature Festival – Explore and Restore, running from 12 to 27 July 2025.
This wonderful annual event is a celebration of our local biodiversity and community-led conservation efforts, and we’re proud to join over 40 other groups and organisations bringing nature to life across Geelong.
Join Us at the Opening Day – Saturday 12 July
- We’ll be hosting a stall at the Family Fun Day at the Old Paper Mill, Fyansford, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Pop by and say hello! You’ll be able to:
- Meet our friendly committee members
- Hear more about our native garden oasis in Lara
- Check out (and purchase!) our brand new A6 blank card sets featuring past photo competition winners
- Make a donation if you’d like to support the ongoing care of the Walk
While the event is free, bookings are encouraged so organisers can plan for the crowd. Rug up—it’s an outdoor winter event—and get ready to be inspired by wildlife encounters, kids’ activities, guest speakers, community planting and more.
Walk with Us – Two Guided Tours of Kevin Hoffman Walk 🌱
As part of the festival, we’re offering two guided tours of the Walk on Sunday 13 July at:
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
🔗 Click here to reserve your spot on one the Kevin Hoffman Walk’s guided tours
These relaxed strolls along Hovells Creek will include stories about the Walk’s creation, Kevin Hoffman’s love of native plants, and some of the fascinating birdlife and seasonal textures you’ll find along the way. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential.
Explore the Full Festival Line-Up
With 42 events scheduled across the two-week program, there’s something for everyone—from nature walks and wildlife talks to hands-on restoration activities and creative displays.
🔗 Click here to explore the full Geelong Nature Festival program and book your spot
We’re so excited to be involved this year and hope to see some familiar (and new!) faces at our stall or on one of our Walk tours. Whether you’re curious about native plants, keen to get your hands dirty, or just looking for a fun and meaningful way to connect with nature—there’s no better time to dive in.
