Jewellery for Birrarung - crafted by artist Deb Fisher from over 3000 lost tennis balls dyed and etched by the river, its rhythmic movements informed by the changing tides.

A guided nocturnal wildlife walk in Yarran Dheran led by Ian Moodie, well-known local environmentalist and knowledgeable walk leader.

If you could write a letter to the river, what would you say? Imagine the river writing back, revealing its secrets and wisdom. How might the river respond?

This unforgettable cruise aboard the Yarra Queen, allowed participants to get up close and personal with the Birrarung and discover reaches of the river in the city that aren't often seen from the banks.

Using canoes from UptheCreek the Riverfest participants paddled along the river collecting rubbish with the aim of making a positive impact on our Birrarung.

ReGen Melbourne led Conversations with the Birrarung event with Warburton community members.

Panel discussion following showings of documentaries 'River' and 'The Land Speaks' at Warburton Community Art Centre.

Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony at Birrarung Marr as part of the final Riverfest event at the Edge, Federation Square.

The final event celebrated the life force of our Yarra, Birrarung river with Sammy J and the Djirri Djirri Dancers at the closing of the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest on World Rivers Day. This family-friendly event allowed people to hear from and connect with a community of river-lovers from source to sea.