Discover local plants and animals with the City of Whittlesea’s new Conservation Walk and Talk Series.
The free educational walks will explore some of the city’s stunning open spaces while sharing facts and information about a variety of topics.
City of Whittlesea chair administrator Lydia Wilson said the walks were a great opportunity for residents to learn and feel connected to their environment.
“This is a great opportunity to get to know and love where we live,” she said.
“You can stroll together with expert hosts while discovering your surroundings and get to know like-minded people within our community.”
The Conservation Walk and Talk Series will run from March till May and includes:
March 23: What’s That Euc, Scat and Track?
Explore the Eucalypts in the area, including looking for scats and tracks to find who lives in the parks.
March 23: Eucalypt Identification Walk (Accessible)
Explore with you some basic ID skills for identifying Eucalypts. This walk caters for people of all mobilities.
March 23: A Walk in the Park – Quarry Hills
Learn about the local environment and explore a historic, scenic reserve with views of the city.
April 14: Fun Family Bushwalking – Granite Hills
A fun bushwalk exploring and discovering Granite Hills, including a scavenger hunt.
April 28: Forest Therapy
Enjoy a mindful, and serene approach to immersing in nature.
May 23: Meeting with Mushrooms
Explore the diversity of the Kingdom Fungi and the basic principles of fungus identification.
May 5: Discover the Darebin Creek
Learn about the world of the local creek, its history, and its avian residents.
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