Bellarine locals encouraged to explore their local environment

BELLARINE locals are encouraged to discover more about their local environment and the wildlife through an educational signage initiative at Lake Lorne and along the Bellarine Trail.

Last week, the six plaques were unveiled along the Bellarine stretch, conveying important stories about the environment, its Wadawurrung roots and the animals and insects that call it home.

The project was launched through the efforts of the Bellarine Catchment Network, Bellarine Landcare Group and supported through the Bellarine Community Health, City of Greater Geelong and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners.

Kate Lockhart from Bellarine Landcare Group said “the information on the signs help the community engage more deeply with the culture and natural world of the Bellarine”.

“We are grateful to work with the Wadawurrung to acknowledge the cultural importance of Lake Lorne, and to share the stories of the birdlife, importance of the trees along the Trail, and beauty of the wildflowers.”

Bellarine Community Health Healthy Communities Planner, Zoe Taylor said her support to the cause, citing it as a fantastic way of embracing the Bellarine’s beautiful outdoor spaces.

“We are proud to support activities that encourage the community to get out and connect with nature, providing benefit to our local natural environment and individual health and wellbeing.”

Alongside the sign unveiling, locals took part in a birdwatching session that was facilitated by Birdlife Bellarine Peninsula’s Adrienne Hemmingway.

For more, head to bellarinelandcare.org.au/