City launches new guide to help locals get to know their nature reserve

NATURE reserves are places where locals can relax and experience the variety of sights and sounds nature has to offer.
The City of Greater Geelong has created the Nature Neighbours guide to help locals get to know their reserve and better understand why and how people can make a difference.
The guide provides insight into the amazing variety of reserves there are around the Bellarine and Geelong.
It describes ways people can be a good neighbour; including how to be a responsible pet owner, how to love and live with wildlife and how we all benefit from respecting boundaries.
To celebrate the launch of the brochure, the City will be distributing them at two nature walks in October as part of Geelong Biodiversity Month.
The first walk will explore the native wildflowers blooming in the grassy woodland at McCarthy’s Reserve, St Leonards on October 13.
The second will be a guided tour through Gateway Moonah Reserve and Village Park in Barwon Heads on October 19.
Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood said the City created the guide to allow people to better understand their local nature reserve and how they could play a role in looking after it.
“Together, we can ensure our nature reserves are protected and enhanced for the enjoyment of future generations.”
Cr Sarah Mansfield said the nature walks in St Leonards and Barwon Heads would be a good chance to learn more about two special parts of the region, and she encouraged all members of the community to attend.
For more information about these or other Geelong Biodiversity Month events, head to geelongaustralia.com.au.