Kelly’s talk will help us understand the impacts of light pollution, including on native animals, and what we can do as individuals to conserve our dark night skies.
Kelly Clitheroe is the President of DarkSky Victoria, the Secretary of the Astronomical Society of Victoria and runs the Geelong Section of the Astronomy association. In her spare time, she’s a full-time secondary school teacher on the Bellarine who also enjoys photography and gardening. Kelly has been photographing the night sky for the last 15 years and became interested in DarkSkies after noticing a decline in sky quality. Her presentation will be followed by supper and a chance to chat with others.
All welcome. Find out more info About | Dark Sky Victoria
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk currently meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the fantastic reserve; Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk reserve (formerly the Bellarine Basin) 
Each month, the dedicated Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk volunteers undertake bush regeneration works through the removal of weeds, log bird, plant and fungi sightings on citizen science apps and monitor the regeneration of indigenous plants. It's a great way learn about indigenous and weedy plants, spot some cool birds or meet new people. And we always finish the session with morning tea!
The new entrance is ready and open! Please reference the map below. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PevA2QRhpu9jRLYm8
Wear a hat, long pants and a long shirt. Gumboots are advised in autumn and winter. BYO water bottle. Morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided.
Email info@bcn.org.au for questions. This program is made possible with support from Barwon Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as well as the Victorian Government via the Nature Fund.
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk currently meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the fantastic reserve; Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk reserve (formerly the Bellarine Basin)
Each month, the dedicated Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk volunteers undertake bush regeneration works through the removal of weeds, log bird, plant and fungi sightings on citizen science apps and monitor the regeneration of indigenous plants. It's a great way learn about indigenous and weedy plants, spot some cool birds or meet new people. And we always finish the session with morning tea!
The new entrance is ready and open! Please reference the map below. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PevA2QRhpu9jRLYm8
Wear a hat, long pants and a long shirt. Gumboots are advised in autumn and winter. BYO water bottle. Morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided.
Email info@bcn.org.au for questions. This program is made possible with support from Barwon Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as well as the Victorian Government via the Nature Fund.
The Nursery will open for the regular ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’. Plants $3.50
Come in, look around and chat to our friendly team about local native plants. We are very enthusiastic about all things plants and creating habitat for native wildlife.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
The Nursery will open for the regular ‘Last Sunday of the Month Sale Day’. Plants $3.50
Come in, look around and chat to our friendly team about local native plants. We are very enthusiastic about all things plants and creating habitat for native wildlife.
P.S. Please return empty tubes, trays and hikos which we will gratefully reuse to grow more plants!
The Nursery is usually open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am - 3pm. It’s preferred if you can call ahead to check a good time to pop in, as the Nursery often gets busy with classes and groups. Call or text Fiona on 0439 392 369.
Join Jules Farquhar from Monash University to discover the fascinating Glossy Grass Skink, a rare wetland reptile found on the Bellarine. Learn why this animal matters, how to identify it, where it lives, the threats it faces, and why our local wetlands are so important for its survival. You'll also discover how you can contribute sightings through citizen science and help protect this unique species for the future.
This event is supported by the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority through the Victorian State Government's Port Phillip Bay Fund.
Jules's talk will launch the Bellarine Glossy Grass Skink monitoring project, a two-year survey, with volunteers undertaking monthly monitoring of sites for Glossy Grass Skinks around Swan Bay.
The Bellarine Glossy Grass Skink monitoring project is a collaboration between Bellarine Landcare Group, the Geelong Field Nuturalist Club, Swan Bay Environment Association and Bellarine Catchment Network, and supported through the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority.
Help us restore the biodiversity of this new reserve!
The Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk currently meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the fantastic new reserve; Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk reserve (formerly the Bellarine Basin)
Each month, the dedicated Friends of Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk volunteers undertake bush regeneration works through the removal of weeds, log bird, plant and fungi sightings on citizen science apps and monitor the regeneration of indigenous plants. It's a great way to get early access to this awesome site, learn about indigenous and weedy plants, spot some cool birds or meet new people. And we always finish the session with morning tea!
Barwon Water is continuing works at our usual meeting site. We will be meeting further down Swan Bay Road at the second entrance across the road from 355 Swan Bay Road. Please reference the map below. Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fej4hUFu7Z3T4ugy9
Wear a hat, long pants and a long shirt. Gumboots are advised in autumn and winter. BYO water bottle. Morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits) will be provided.
Email info@bcn.org.au for questions. This program is made possible with support from Barwon Water and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation as well as the Victorian Government via the Nature Fund.
Come join us on National Tree Day for our 3rd Community Planting Session!
(Meet us in St Leonards opposite Trewin Street)
Details:
Family-friendly, all ages welcome - parental supervision required.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
BBQ lunch provided!
www.bellarinebayside.com.au | contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au |
Hear from Jo Day, Conservation Program Manager at Trust for
Nature & our local covenantors about the land they are protecting
into the future & their experience with conservation covenants.
Meet other people over a bowl of soup afterwards.
A joint project with Trust for Nature
Come and join us!
Park in the Wrathall Reserve Carpark and look out for our flags! We will be set up to the south of the reserve amongst the trees.
Details:
Family-friendly, all ages welcome - parental supervision required.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes.
BBQ lunch provided!
www.bellarinebayside.com.au | contactus@bellarinebayside.com.au |
