Discover the nocturnal wildlife that calls Five Mile Creek in Woodend home. From micro bats to fury marsupials and creek-side creatures, you’ll learn how scientists monitor wildlife after dark, and meet some neighbours you never knew you had.

Join Fauna Ecologist, John Harris, for a fascinating evening of biodiversity surveying as part of Woodend Landcare’s Fauna Discovery Project.

Details:

Date: Saturday 18 April

Time: 7 pm – 9.30 pm

Activities:

• 7 pm-8 pm – indoor presentation introducing some nocturnal animals we might see on our walk.
• 8 pm-9.30 pm – guided walk along Five Mile Creek to discover our nocturnal neighbours. John will demonstrate various types of surveying equipment that are used to spot animals hidden in the dark.

Location: Woodend Community Centre (adjoining Library), followed by walk along Five Mile Creek.

BYO: torch, sturdy shoes, clothing appropriate for the weather and activities (equipment for spotlighting and fauna surveying will be provided).

Click here for tickets. Bookings essential as only a limited number of places available.

This event is free thanks to a grant from Landcare Victoria Inc.