On Monday afternoon July 27, 2009, I ventured out to the Silvan Forest, adjacent to the Silvan Reservoir Park.

The purpose of my visit was to explore the course of the Stonyford Creek - the Reservoir was built across this creek in the years 1911-1914.

The Creek started on high ground near what is now Mt Evelyn, then flowed into the Olinda Creek. ... (more)