28 September – Learn About Local Reptiles

Posted on 6 September, 2013 by Connecting Country

On Saturday 28th September, the Baynton Sidonia Landcare Group will be present the next instalment of its free community education series at an event titled ‘Find Out More About Local Reptiles’. The talk will be given by Peter Johnson (DEPI Senior Biodiversity Officer) who will share his wealth of knowledge about local reptile species. Peter has been working in wildlife conservation and research since 1977 and is also the State Coordinator of Victoria’s Land for Wildlife program. Topics covered on the day will include:

How does a healthy reptile population improve our farm?
What species of reptile do we have in this district?
Are any of them threatened?
What can we do to make our property reptile-friendly?

The event will include a field trip to see some reptiles in the scales so don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear and dress for the outdoors.

When: Saturday 28th September, 2013
Where: Baynton Hall, then nearby rock location.
Time: 11am to 4pm (lunch and afternoon tea provided)
RSVP: Event registration is essential. Please RSVP to Clare Claydon on 5423 4152 or clare@knco.net