Celebrate the Birrarung for World Rivers Day
Join Yarra Riverkeeper Association and Fed Square on World Rivers Day for an unforgettable celebration of the Yarra, Birrarung — through ceremony, music, conversation and collective action.
11am–4pm | Back of The Edge
Bring the kids to the Birrarung Learning & Action Zone for interactive activities focusing on connecting with the river and community.
12pm–12.30pm | Federation Wharf
Wave in a flowtilla of boats as they gather on the Birrarung by Princes Bridge after cleaning up the might Birrarung.
12.30pm–1pm | Edge Amphitheatre
Enjoy the sweet river songs on the banks of the Birrarung with the Climate Choir. Be moved by a cultural performance and Welcome to Country by the Djirri Djirri dancers.
1pm–3pm
Inside The Edge, the celebration continues with performances and talks, including the panel discussion Our Yarra Birrarung: Who’s caring for who? hosted by Yarra Riverkeeper Association President Janet Bolitho, in conversation with:
- Wurundjeri woman, multidisciplinary artist and educator, Dr Mandy Nicholson
- Co-founder and managing director of landscape design company Australian Ecosystems, Brendan Condon
- Chair of the Birrarung Council, Chris Chesterfield and
- Wildlife and Conservation student and emerging environmental activist, Sophie Hart.
See stunning images and words of Prayer for a River on the big screen, a beautiful new book being launched by Uncle Glenn Loughrey and ex-Riverkeeper Andrew Kelly accompanied by Wamba Wamba Elder Ron Murray on the didgeridoo (Book signings afterwards).
3pm–4pm
Enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea where you’ll connect with other river lovers to discover how you can give back to the river that sustains us all.
Registration is free.
Presented by the Yarra Riverkeeper Association in partnership with Fed Square as part of RESET – A festival for greener living, and Birrarung Riverfest 2025, supported by Melbourne Water.
