Friday 2 October
Mullinmur Wetland, Wangaratta
Free but bookings essential
Lunch provided
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Is your backyard harbouring invasive weeds? Learn how to identify and control invasive woody weeds at this practical workshop.
Hear from the Bangerang Ngalan Bitja Ranger Team who will demonstrate some of the tools and methods they use to take out some of the worst weeds in Australia to improve habitat for Platypus.
Bring the kids along for some school holiday fun with nature-based activities including pyrography (decorative wood burning) and water bug sampling.
This activity is jointly funded by the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, the Victorian Government, and Melbourne Water, under the guidance of the Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI), with the support of One Tree Planted, City of Ballarat, Coliban Water, Zoos Victoria and Catchment Management Authorities. Platy Patch - A Victoria-wide Platypus recovery initiative.
This part of the project is led by the North East Catchment Management Authority, and delivered in collaboration with Bangerang Aboriginal Corporation, Wangaratta Landcare Sustainability and Rural City of Wangaratta.
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