The Friends of Ocean Grove Nature Reserve work to educate the public about the Ocean Grove Nature Reserve's fauna, flora and habitat and assist in weed control, planting, protection of vulnerable plants and maintenance of the visitor centre. The Reserve protects the last remaining stand of original woodland on the Bellarine Peninsula, making it a haven for native plants and animals. The woodland is known to be home to a range of wildlife, including wallabies, possums, lizards and snakes, as well as being home to 178 species of native plants