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Wildlife beyond the riverbank: an evening with dinner & discussion

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Event Booking Link
https://events.humanitix.com/wildlife-beyond-the-riverbank-an-evening-with-dinn…
Event Location
Wahgunyah Rowing Shed, Corowa

Landcare Region

BCT Region

Event Description
NB Due to extreme weather this event is being rescheduled to the first week in May
 
Overview: An evening event on biodiversity of the Murray River, featuring guest presenters who will highlight species such as turtles (James Van Dyke, La Trobe Uni) and birds (BridLife TBC), as well as farm wetlands of the region (NSW BCT). Presentations will be accompanied by a sit-down dinner. Additionally, turtle nest protection materials, aquatic vegetation samples and macroinvertebrates will be set up as an interactive display. An optional “after dark” walk will be available to participants who wish to spotlight around the local park where gliders have been seen previously.  We will invite Traditional Custodians from Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Education to provide a Welcome to Country Ceremony.
Aim: This event aims to engage the local community and promote knowledge sharing for local biodiversity awareness and conservation actions.
 

Event description

Wildlife Beyond the Riverbank: An Evening with Dinner & Discussion

Join Corowa District Landcare for an evening honoring the rich biodiversity of the Murray River region. Pull up a chair, enjoy a complimentary dinner and some good company.

 

This special event will feature expert guests and experiences that will showcase local wildlife and environments, including turtles (Dr James Van Dyke - La Trobe University), birds (Darcy Creece - BirdLife Australia) and wetlands (Colleen O’Malley - NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust).

The evening will offer opportunities to learn about our diverse species, conservation and how we can all play a role in enhancing and protecting the environment.

A Welcome to Country Ceremony will be led by Bangarang Traditional Owner, Uncle Dozer. 

Following the session, participants will have the option to join a short after dark walk along the river to look for nocturnal wildlife. 

 

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Schedule for the evening

5.30pm: Welcome to Country Ceremony 

6.00pm - 8.45pm: Dinner and presentations from Dr James Van Dyke (La Trobe University), Darcy Creece (BirdLife Australia) and Colleen O’Malley (NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust).

(Optional) 8.45pm - 9.30pm: After dark riverside walk 

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Booking are essential. Please contact Claire at Corowa District Landcare for phone bookings and enquiries: 0417 858 533

This event is possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters project.

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