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Emerald Lake Park. Picture: THE VILLAGES OF DANDENONG RANGES.

Friends of Emerald Lake Park invite the community to a “Meet and Greet” morning tea , find out more about this active group and volunteering opportunities for 2022. Meet near the office on Thursday 20 January, 10.30am until 11.30 am, close to the paddle boats. For more information call 59684603.

Friends of Emerald Lake was formed in 2000 from a group of 40 local community members who “love our community owned park and wished to see its well known values restored enhanced and preserved, for everyone to visit, utilise and enjoy.”

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