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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Join us for practical conservation work, nature experiences and community activities. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday 4th November, 6:30pm - 8/8:30pm
Wonthaggi Wetlands
Frog Walk at the Wetlands
Join us for a Frog Walk at Wonthaggi Wetlands, led by frog expert Dr Brendan Casey!
You will listen to and learn about the different frogs we can hear and also learn how to record frog calls and upload these to the FrogId and iNaturalist apps so that you can participate in FrogId Week - which is Australia’s biggest frog count!
Click HERE to book online (preferred) or call 0408 001 710 if you have no internet access. Numbers are very limited. We will publicise event to the general public from 29th September.
6:30pm: Meet at Wonthaggi Wetlands Car Park for registration, meet and greet
7:00 - 8:00/8:30pm: Guided frog walk around wetlands
*IMPORTANT EVENT NOTES*
- Cancellation: This activity is weather dependent and may be postponed if the weather is unsuitable. You will be emailed, if the event is cancelled or re-scheduled. Please check your emails before attending the event.
- Wear: sturdy walking shoes, insect repellent and dress for the weather.
- Bring: insect repellent, water, your smart phone, and a torch.
- Catering: This activity is not catered. Please bring your own water/refreshments :)
- Toilets: There are no public toilets at this location
- If you wish to learn how to upload your frog observations, upload the FrogId and iNaturalist apps to your smartphone prior to this event!
Location:
Wonthaggi Wetland Reserve Main Car Park, enter off South Dudley Road.
New member registration available on day
Questions & registrations: email wonthaggi.landcare@gmail.com
Sunday 29th November, 11:00am - 1:30pm
BBQ lunch and presentation at the Coal Mine
WULG Social BBQ lunch and Backyard Birds presentation
This event is open to all of our member households, but please let us know if you are coming, so we can plan properly.
11:00 register, meet and greet
11:15 -12:00 "How to attract birds to your backyard" presentation by BirdLife Bass Coast. This session will also cover the types of birds you may see in your garden and how to support birds in your garden during the hot weather.
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
Please bring a salad or something sweet to share!
If you know someone who is interested in joining our group, bring them along as we can sign up new members on the day :)
RSVP: by November 24th to wonthaggi.landcare@gmail.com
Queries: wonthaggi.landcare@gmail.com
Provided: Sausages, vegie burgers, bread, tea, coffee, paper plates, cups and napkins
Please bring: A salad or something sweet to share
BYO: water bottle, sun hat, insect repellent.
Location: State Coal Mine Public BBQ Area
New member registration available on day
Questions & registrations: email wonthaggi.landcare@gmail.com