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Australian Capital Territory - Calendar of Events

World Wetlands Day — 2 February 2012

Wetlands and Tourism - a great experience

The Australian Government produces a web-based Calendar of Events for World Wetlands Day each year. If you have a World Wetlands Day activity that you would like advertised before 2 February, please contact wetlandsmail@environment.gov.au.

What's happening and where
   
Event

WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition

Activities Award Ceremony and Exhibition of winning works
Organisation WetlandCare Australia
Contact WetlandCare Australia
02 6681 6169
Cost Free
Booking/registration RSVP by 13th January
02 6681 6169
Meeting place/venue & time 6pm, Wednesday 1 February,
CSIRO Discovery Centre,
Clunies Ross St
Acton ACT
Further information The exhibition will feature works by children, youth and adults from around Australia exploring the themes of Wetlands, Tourism and Recreation. Winners will be announced and awards presented. Light refreshments provided.
   
Event

Jerrabomberra Wetlands Family Fun Day

Activities

See unique wildlife in their natural habitat. Bring your binoculars to spot a variety of native birds and get some bird watching tips from the experts.

Children's activities include the Patting Paddock, a jumping castle, face painters, parachute games and the largest ibis bird you'll ever see. Get up close and personal with a corroboree frog, talk to a ranger and become a fire fighter for the day in the Rural Fire Service truck.

Visit the information stalls, learn about the future plans for the Jerrabomberra Wetlands and enjoy a guided bus tour to rarely seen sections of the wetlands.

Pack a picnic or enjoy the sausage sizzle and ice creams stalls.

Organisation Jerrabomberra Wetlands Board of Management and the ACT Government
Contact Canberra Connect 13 22 81
Cost Free
Booking/registration N/A
Meeting place/venue & time 11 am - 2 pm, Sunday 5 February 2012,
Jerrabomberra Wetlands, 2 Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Further information ACT Government website