Wombat Forestcare is a community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural ecosystems of the Wombat Forest and surrounding areas
The Wombat Forest contains a diverse range of native plants and animals, including a number that are listed as rare or threatened, such as Powerful Owl and the Wombat Bush Pea. As well as these natural values, the Wombat is a significant water catchment area, giving rise to six rivers.
Wombat Forestcare engages in a range of activities. These have a strong focus on community involvement and education, and include undertaking flora and fauna surveys. We also enjoy the social aspect of a forest group, with picnics and bushwalks for people who love being in the bush.
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WHO are the night visitors
Join local Field Naturalist, John Walter to observe the local insect life after dark. John will set up a sheet and special lights at Lyonville Springs adjacent to carpark area.
The lights will be turned on at 8.20 pm but likely be 9 pm before the insects arrive in larger numbers. Park your car at the Lyonville Springs carpark. You will see the survey site from there. While most visitors will be Moths, it is common to see Lacewings, Crickets, Katydids, Beetles, Mantids, Leaf and Tree Hoppers, small Wasps, Flies plus several other insect groups.
This event is not catered so bring your own snacks and water. There are toilets at the carpark. There will be no moon so bring your torch. Children are very welcome with a parent or guardian.
The event will NOT run if it is raining
(John will remain until midnight so you are welcome to join him till that hour!)
23 November from 8 – 10 pm
Lyonville Springs
TryBooking: www.trybooking.com/DGUXN
For information contact: info@wombatforestcare.org.au
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ISSUES + CAMPAIGNS
central west parks
Fire management
Mining
Recreational threats to environment
Water catchment
surveys + Projects
Logging
ENVIRONMENT + BIODIVERSITY
what is biodiversity
native fauna
NATIVE FLORA
FUNGI
Ecological vegetation classes
Articles + reports
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Wombat Forestcare would like to acknowledge the ancestors and descendants of the Traditional Owners of this country.
We acknowledge that they have been custodians for thousands of years and continue to practice and renew a unique culture.
We acknowledge their living culture today and its importance in the life and future of central Victoria.