Join Bellarine Bayside and Bellarine Catchment Network at this family-friendly bush discovery activity in the Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve in Portarlington. Discover the wonderful plants and animals that live in this reserve including frogs, microbats, lizards, birds and kangaroos. Participants will walk along the sandy tracks looking for wildlife using provided binoculars, listening into the sounds of nature, learning about plants and how it is all connected. All participants will take home free wildlife and plant brochures.
Location: Please meet across from 167 Point Richards Road, Portarlington, at the entrance to the reserve. Go through the gate and walk down a grassy track until you see a rotunda and a marquee.
For more information, email info@bcn.org.au
Join this evening excursion with the Geelong Field Naturalists Club. This is a follow up of the successful BioBlitz in April 2024, with the aim of recording the plant and animal life at Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve. It's a combined event with Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management.
Meet at 5:00 pm opposite 135 Point Richards Road in Portarlington (parking along the roadside)
There will be multiple activities. No need to attend for the whole evening.
Daylight Bird Walk 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
Plant ID 5:15 pm to 6:30 pm
BYO Picnic Meal 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Set up Mothing Sheets, Acoustic Recorders and Harp Nets 7:30 pm onwards
Twilight Nature Walk 7:30pm onwards
Pack Up 10:00 pm
Bring Chairs, insect repellent, sunscreen, evening meal, binoculars, reference books, appropriate clothing. We plan to have some extra binoculars to share
Toilets available nearby at Point Richards Boatramp
Event will be cancelled if there is a total fire ban.
Have you ever wondered what those horse-shoe shaped jelly things are? If sharks lay eggs? What shells are what? Why algae comes in different colours? These questions and more will be answered by Bellarine Catchment Network at this free, family-friendly event at Steelys Rocks in Portarlington.
This activity is aimed at both children over 5 and adults, so all are welcome. Adults need to accompany children under 12 and supervise children at all times. There are limited spots registration is essential.
What's involved: Participants will go on a beachcomb on the foreshore lead by experienced staff, looking at all the weird and wonderful marine animals and plants. Participants may be able to enter the water up to their knees if wearing booties (either BYO or provided) and if conditions are appropriate. Aquascopes (underwater viewing devices) will be provided if conditions are suitable. At the end of the session, participants will also receive educational resources such as posters, brochures and more at the end of the session.
Please BYO: hat, sunscreen, water and if possible, booties or enclosed shoes like sneakers (no flip flops or sandals). It is suggested to wear bathers or shorts if intending to enter the water.
Access and Parking: The meeting location is at Steelys Rocks in Portarlington. There is some parking but may be limited, so ti is suggested to park at the top of the entrance to Steelys Rocks Boat Ramp and walk down towards the beach until you see a registration table. Please see the map below. All participants will be emailed 1 day before the event with confirmation details.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSstAzecp8ffFfos5
Note: Please do not attend if you are unwell. This event is also subject to weather conditions and will be postponed if weather is not safe or unfavourable. All participants will be notified 24 hours before.
This event is supported by Bellarine Bayside who care for the coastline of Portarlington, Indented Head and St Leonards.
Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges Wadawurrung, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their ability, cultural background, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status or sexual orientation.
Have you ever wondered what those horse-shoe shaped jelly things are? If sharks lay eggs? What shells are what? Why algae comes in different colours? These questions and more will be answered by Bellarine Catchment Network at this free, family-friendly event along Ramblers Road foreshore in Portarlington.
This activity is aimed at both children over 5 and adults, so all are welcome. Adults need to accompany children under 12 and supervise children at all times. There are limited spots registration is essential.
What's involved: Participants will go on a beachcomb on the foreshore lead by experienced staff, looking at all the weird and wonderful marine animals and plants. Participants may be able to enter the water up to their knees if wearing booties (either BYO or provided) and if conditions are appropriate. Aquascopes (underwater viewing devices) will be provided if conditions are suitable. At the end of the session, participants will also receive educational resources such as posters, brochures and more at the end of the session.
Please BYO: hat, sunscreen, water and if possible, booties or enclosed shoes like sneakers (no flip flops or sandals). It is suggested to wear bathers or shorts if intending to enter the water.
Access and Parking: Drive towards the end of Ramblers Road, Portarlington and find a park. Walk via the access laneway next to 98 Ramblers Road, Portarlington and head towards the beach. Look for the Bellarine Catchment Network registration table.
This activity will be run along the shoreline, but is accessible for those in wheelchairs via a gravel track. Facilitators can accommodate those with additional needs. The event will be run in English but please contact us if you require support as we work to accommodate everyone. Please see the map below. All participants will be emailed 1 day before the event with confirmation details.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/R3nyGr8TaQNoZ2yu6
Note: Please do not attend if you are unwell. This event is also subject to weather conditions and will be postponed if weather is not safe or unfavourable. All participants will be notified 24 hours before.
This event is supported by the City of Greater Geelong who care for the coastline of Ramblers Road.
Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges Wadawurrung, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their ability, cultural background, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status or sexual orientation.
