{"id":96468,"date":"2024-11-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=96468"},"modified":"2024-11-20T22:57:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:57:42","slug":"celebrating-nature-week-in-geelong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/celebrating-nature-week-in-geelong\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Nature Week in Geelong"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE regions wildlife and natural areas will be on display next week as Geelong Nature Week kicks off on Monday, November 25.<\/p>\n

Running until November, 30 the week will include a range of activities giving the community a way to experience nature and discover what’s being done to encourage biodiversity.<\/p>\n

City of Greater Geelong chief executive officer Ali Wastie said Geelong is fortunate to have diversity in nature experiences.<\/p>\n

“Our program has a range of events across the region that showcase the diversity on offer.<\/p>\n

“This is a chance to hear from amazing and knowledgeable speakers on a range of topics from incorporating nature into urban areas to conserving our most vulnerable wildlife and the cultural significance of our local nature.”<\/p>\n

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Those heading along to the Lake Lorne Walk will be able to practice their spotting skills.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Events are taking place each day of the week, with the program including:<\/p>\n

Limeburners Lagoon Cultural Walk<\/p>\n

Sparrovale Wetland Reserve Ngubijt yoorree Nature Walk<\/p>\n

Design for Nature- rewild public urban spaces<\/p>\n

Spotlight on threatened species – Mount Rothwell<\/p>\n

Charles McCarthy Reserve Nature Walk<\/p>\n

Ocean Grove Dog’s Breakfast<\/p>\n

The Bellarine Catchment Network will also participate in the event, running a Lake Lorne Nature Walk with nature themed craft activities and biodiversity bingo on November 28.<\/p>\n

Bellarine Catchment Network coastal and biodiversity program leader Naomi Wells said they are excited to be participating in the Geelong Nature Festival.<\/p>\n

“We will be running a nature walk at the beautiful Lake Lorne in Drysdale where you can currently spot elegant Black Swans, zebra-looking Pink-eared Ducks and dazzling Royal Spoonbills.<\/p>\n

“It is the perfect spot to engage with nature; from Indigenous plants, butterflies and frogs and of course, is a birdwatchers dream.”<\/p>\n

Nature week events are free, however tickets are required and are available from geelongaustralia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE regions wildlife and natural areas will be on display next week as Geelong Nature Week kicks off on Monday, November 25. Running until November, 30 the week will include a range of activities giving the community a way to experience nature and discover what’s being done to encourage biodiversity. City of Greater Geelong chief […]<\/p>\n

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