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Once
again Festival of the Sea will
conduct a huge range of environment
events and activities. These
events will introduce you to
the amazing range of coastal
habitats in Barwon Heads....
our wonderful Marine Sanctuary,
the Bluff, our beaches, estuary,
estuarine wetlands, mangroves,
woodlands, swamps and dunes.
It
will also provide an opportunity
to get up close and personal
with the stunning array of flora
and fauna that inhabit these
remarkable habitats. The Environment
festival aims to cater for a
broad range of experience and
interests. We are grateful for
the continuing sponsorship of
Friends of the Bluff, Coast
Care/CoastAction, Parks Victoria
and Barwon Coast. We provide
all activities for free and
hope you will take the opportunity
during Festival week to take
a close look at our remarkable
coastal home.
TUESDAY
MARCH 9th SCIENCE NIGHT
venue: Barwon Heads Primary
School time: 7.00pm cost: FREE
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This
fun family night will introduce you
to the fascinating world of the Barwon
Bluff Marine Sanctuary..... interactive
CD experience, lots of fun (and educational)
games, supper and a few surprises.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH10th CONNECTIONS WITH THE SEA
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venue: 13th Beach S. L. S. C. time:
8.30am cost FREE
This full day seminar is the 4th Connections
with the Sea we are proud to present.
This years seminar will highlight
the extraordinary estuary and wetlands
surrounding Barwon Heads. The Connewarre
Lake system is Ramsar listed and home
to a stunning variety of flora and
fauna while the Barwon estuary is
complex, dynamic and diverse. Expert
speakers will guide us through the
beauty and diversity of this wonderful
ecosystem. Bookings are essential
as numbers are limited and much sought.
This seminar is sponsored by Coast
Care/ Coast Action.... and yes it
includes the now famous lunch. Bookings
to Dianne Moore 52264669
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 10th LAND SEA SKY
venue: Barwon Heads Hall time: 7.30pm
cost: FREE... donations accepted
Another fun night of discovery, mystery,
intrigue and probably sex as we once
again present the LAND SEA SKY slide
show. Three expert speakers will discuss
an aspect of our coast from the land,
the sea and the sky. Amazing insights
and spectacular, spectacular photography.
Proudly sponsored by Friends of the
Bluff, this is a free forum and includes
supper. No need to book but be early
for this popular night. Enquiries:
Jon Duthie 52542626
THURSDAY
MARCH 11th SCHOOLS DAY OUT
venue: Barwon Heads time 9.00am
The schools event just keeps on getting
bigger and better. Bellarine Secondary
College staff and students organise
a huge day of enviro activities for
year 8 students that cover a broad
range of activities... marine discoveryprogram,
water watch, fishcare, wetlands activities,
woodland program and much much more.
Activities are planned to be hands
on, seductive and challenging. Over
300 staff and students will attend
this years activities and we know
the environment future is in good
hands.
This
year we are extending the schools
program to include Barwon Heads Primary
School. Students will take part in
a range of classroom activities today...
frogwatch, waterwatch and Living on
the Edge marine project. On Friday
March 12th the whole school will be
out and about Barwon Heads learning
up close about some of our wonderful
Habitats... mangroves, rock pools
and moonahs. The schools program is
a major environment initiative support
by a large number of government and
community agencies and we wish them
a great festival.
SATURDAY
MARCH 13th SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXPO
venue: Hitchcock Ave Street Fest.
time: 9.00am cost: FREE
A highlight of the street festival
the SUSTAINABLE LIVING EXPO is going
from strength to strength. This year,
with more exhibits, this expo will
definitely show you how to make a
difference around your house, garden
and community with information, demonstrations,
services and products that will encourage
the whole community to live sustainably.
Discover all the latest technologies,
services and products to be used around
the family home. Experts will be on
hand to answer all your questions
about building and garden design,
energy and resources as well as the
latest household appliances and services.
Demonstrations, referrals,
guest speakers and more.... and don't
forget the market stalls, music in
the cafes, great food and family entertainment.
A great day out in the main street
of Barwon Heads. Enquires: Anthony
Manglesdorf 52543193
SUNDAY
MARCH 14th LAND SEA SKY ENVIRO-EXPO
venue: the Foreshore, Jetty Rd.time
9.00am cost: FREE
The foreshore come alive with food,
music, entertainment, racing ducks
and the LAND SEA SKY EXPO. A host
of local environment groups and management
agencies will display their activities,
discuss the importance of caring for
our coast and show you how to become
involved and make a difference. There
are plenty of experts to answer your
questions and loads of activities
to get you up close and personal with
our wonderful coast.
ENVIRO
ACTIVITIES
Canoe the estuary... discover the
beauty and magic of the mangroves
and estuary. Times to be announced
Rock pool Rambles... meet the inhabitants
that thrive in this magical environment.
Times to be announced Discover the
Lobster Pot... fascinating displays
of Barwon Heads. Open Sat. and Sun.
10.00-4.00
For
more information on the 2004 Environment
Festival check http://www.barwonheads.net/
for regular updates or contact Jon
Duthie 52542626 or Iduthie@vtown.com.au
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