Victoria - 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.
| Event | Breakfast with the Birds of Bittern Coastal Wetlands |
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| Activities | Leaving at dawn, participants will walk the boardwalk in small groups led by expert guides, enjoying nature's sights and sounds. Breakfast at Jack's Beach afterwards will include the launch of BirdLife Australia's new national shorebird poster. |
| Organisation | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Contact | Sam Hand at Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking/registration | Limited places, RSVP essential, call Sam Hand 03 5950 1000 |
| Meeting place/venue & time | Dawn, 2 February 2012 |
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| Event | World Wetlands Month February 2012 |
| Activities | Free Eco Cruises for adults and children every weekend in February (Closed days of Total Fire Ban) |
| Organisation | Tahbilk Winery |
| Contact | Kate Andersen 03 5794 2555 kandersen@tahbilk.com.au |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking/ registration | To avoid disappointment we would recommend booking in advance by calling Tahbilk Winery on 03 5794 2555 |
| Meeting place/venue & time | The Tahbilk Cafe is where you need to sign in for the Eco Cruise. You will then be directed to the boat landing. Every Saturday and Sunday in February leaving at 1.00pm & 2.30pm (40 min cruises) 4th+ 5th February, 11th + 12th February, 17th + 18th February, 24th + 25th February |
| Further information | Enclosed footwear MUST be worn Call Tahbilk Winery on 03 5794 2555 for more information |
| Event | World Wetlands Day and the 10th Anniversary of the borrell-a-kandelop Project |
| Activities | Help us celebrate the achievements of borrell-a-kandelop - Western District Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation. Afternoon tea, displays, photos, talks on wetlands, waterbirds, grasslands and threatened species of the Western District Lakes Ramsar Site. Special guest Prof. Kate Auty Commissioner, Sustainability Victoria |
| Organisation | Greening Australia |
| Contact | corangamite@gavic.org.au |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking/ registration | Registration essential - Greening Australia Phone: 03 5231 6910 |
| Meeting place/venue & time | Commencing from 1pm at Lake Corangamite 2 February |
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| Event | Rocks and Rare Reptiles and Grasslands and Beautiful Birds Bus Tours |
| Activities | Help us celebrate the achievements of borrell-a-kandelop - Western District Lakes Protection and Rehabilitation with two bus tours. |
| Organisation | Greening Australia |
| Contact | corangamite@gavic.org.au |
| Cost | Free |
| Booking/ registration | Registration essential - Greening Australia Phone: 03 5231 6910 |
| Meeting place/venue & time | Rocks and Rare Reptiles tour leaving from Colac
Grasslands and Beautiful Birds tour leaving from Camperdown 10am - 3pm Friday 3rd February |
| Further information |