This first activity to celebrate our lead up to ENVIRONMENT DAY will begin at the Tanglefoot carpark (on Sylvia Creek Road, 10 km from Myers Creek Road) at 11am for our acknowledgement of country, introductions and an early lunch. A leisurely walk will allow us to reach the remnant rainforest of Wirrawilla by 3pm.
Our leaders, naturalist Jane Calder and ecologist Malcolm Calder will demonstrate the relationships of the plant communities within this Mountain Ash forest and the importance of this ecosystem on which many fauna depend – including Leadbeater’s Possum which was officially designated as “critically endangered” on April 23rd.
The track is moderately difficult in parts where it descends into the rainforest gullies and as this is an area of very high rainfall the track may be waterlogged during periods of heavy rain. However, this will be a slow and safe walk of continuous discoveries as we watch and listen to Jane and Malcolm sharing their knowledge and experience of the intricate connections occurring within each different micro climate.
Suitable footwear, warm, waterproof clothing are essential. BYO lunch and water supply.
HEWI will provide tea and cake at Wirrawilla and organise a car shuttle to return drivers to Tanglefoot.
Registrations are essential and will close on Thursday May 28. Your contact details are required in case arrangements change. Car pooling is highly recommended.
Bookings and more information contact Maureen: 5962 1224.
- Saturday May 30 11.00am – 4.00pm
