Earthcare St Kilda

Raft Count - Marina Team
2025-12-12 20:15 - 21:45 (Australia/Melbourne)
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open Monday 17th November at 5pm
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2025-12-15 20:25 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 20:25 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open Monday 24th November at 5pm
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-12-15 20:25 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account

Registrations open Monday 24th November, 5pm
Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-12-17 20:25 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations open Monday 24th November, 5pm
Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2025-12-19 20:25 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2025-12-19 20:25 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

REGISTER HERE

NPS Clean-up Event
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00
Please Note: Due to reduced NPS gatherings at foreshore locations in the Port Melbourne vicinity, we are currently not committing to fixed dates for NPS Clean-up events. We all advise closer to these dates if there are sufficient NPS in the area to hold a Clean-up event. Please visit our FaceBook and Instagram pages for announcements closer to these dates.
Thank you for your support
Earthcare St Kilda Team

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-05 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-07 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-09 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm Monday 15 December
Contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au, if you have any questions.
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-05 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations open Monday 15th December, 5pm
Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-09 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations open Monday 15 December, 5pm
Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-12 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm December 22nd
What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm December 22nd
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-12 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm December 22nd

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm December 22nd
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-14 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 22nd December
What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm 22nd December
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-14 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 22nd December
What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm 22nd December
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-16 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open Monday 22 December 5pm
What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open Monday 22 December 5pm
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-16 20:30 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open December 29th 5pm
What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open December 29th 5pm
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-19 20:20 - 22:00, 2026-01-21 20:20 - 22:00, 2026-01-23 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 29th December

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm 29th December
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-19 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 29th December

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm 29th December
REGISTER HERE’
For any questions please email tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-21 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 29th December

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm 29th December
REGISTER HERE
For questions please email tia@earthcarestkilda.rog.au

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-23 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 29th December

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm 29th December
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Breakwater Team
2026-01-26 20:20 - 22:00, 2026-01-28 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 5th January

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (if you have them).

Site details:
Location: End of the St Kilda Breakwater

The breakwater is an uneven surface, so sturdy, closed toe shoes are essential
One of the highlights of this location is that, after the counts are done, you’ll walk back through the breakwater colony, experiencing the penguins up-close as they return to their burrows.

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 8 years or older (participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Working with Children’s check (if over the age of 18)
To join this team you will need to create a Park Connect account and register for the relevant activity

Registrations through Earthcare St Kilda and Park Connect are ESSENTIAL.
Registrations open 5pm 5th January
If you have any questions please contact tia@earthcarestkilda.org.au
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-26 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 5th January

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm 5th January
REGISTER HERE

Raft Count - Marina Team
2026-01-28 20:20 - 22:00
Join us in counting little penguins in St Kilda and learn from dedicated volunteers all about the colony! As a citizen scientist, you’ll join one of two dedicated teams – each made up of five citizen scientists and one team leader. You will help manually count the number of penguins in each raft (group of penguins in the water) as they return home. This non-intrusive study is designed to collect valuable data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends over time. Your observations will directly contribute to protecting and understanding the Little Penguin colony in St Kilda.
REGISTER HERE
Registrations open 5pm 1st January

What’s Involved:

Be part of a team of citizen scientists observing penguins from the St Kilda Breakwater and St Kilda Marina
Manually count penguin rafts as the penguins return home from feeding at sea
Help collect long-term data on penguin arrival patterns and population trends
Contribute to the conservation of Melbourne’s unique Little Penguin colony
Get the chance to see and learn about a unique colony of Little Penguins

Program details:

Duration: Approximately 2 hours
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings
Start Time: Begins 15 minutes before sunset (exact time varies with the season)
Where: St Kilda Breakwater & RMYS Marina
What to bring: warm clothes, water, binoculars (optional).

Site Details:
Location: End of the last finger of the RMYS St Kilda Marina

You’ll be stationed on a floating platform surrounded by water. The platform may move slightly due to its floating nature
From this position, you’ll get to watch the penguins swim in from the bay and make their way to the breakwater to nest.
You will also be able to spot penguins on the breakwater using a red light torch provided by your team leader

Requirements:

No experience needed
Must be aged 18 years or older

Registrations open 5pm 1st January
REGISTER HERE
