Jacksons Creek EcoNetwork (JCEN) is a network of 11 Landcare and Friends Groups along Jacksons Creek and its tributaries, including Riddells Creek, from Keilor to Mt Macedon.

JCEN's aim is to promote the health of Jacksons Creek, its tributaries and its environment by: Acting as an advocate on behalf of the Creek. Liaising with the community and public authorities. Coordinating activities of our member groups along the creek. Actively restoring native vegetation, removing weeds and preserving remnant vegetation. Cooperating with Waterwatch to Monitor water quality. Disseminating promotional, educational and technical information concerning the Creek.

Member groups include:

Macedon & Mount Macedon Landcare
Clarkefield and District Farm Landcare Group
Friends of Emu Bottom Wetlands Reserve
Friends of Holden Flora Reserve
Gisborne Landcare
Friends of Gisborne Botanic Gardens
Federation of Environment and Horticulture for Macedon Ranges
Friends of Daly Reserve
Greening of Riddell
Riddells Creek Landcare
Friends of the Organ Pipes National Park
Friends of yaluk barring

We welcome inquiries from individuals or groups interested in the creeks and their natural environment. We are particularly keen to encourage and assist in any way the setting up of new Landcare or Friends groups along the creeks.

Contact: Loretta Beliniak, President. Email: jcen.sec@gmail.com