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Posted on Friday 13th of January, 2017,
As part of Activities in the Park, RiverConnect are holding an interactive Turtle event on Friday 27 January.
Presented by experts from Turtles Australia, attendees will discover the variety of freshwater turtles that live in our local waterways, with a rare opportunity to view turtles up close and learn more about the lives of these interesting reptiles.
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Manager Environment Greg McKenzie encouraged people to come along.
“This is a great family friendly school holiday activity where the kids can learn about turtles and have fun at the same time.” Mr McKenzie said.
CLICK HERE to join the RiverConnect Turtle Talke event on Facebook.
Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting RiverConnect on riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or 5832 9493.
CLICK HERE to join the RiverConnect Facebook group.
RiverConnect is an initiative of the Shepparton-Mooroopna community to acknowledge the Goulburn and Broken rivers as the heart and soul of the community. RiverConnect is supported by Greater Shepparton City Council and the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, in partnership with Parks Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Department of Education and Training, Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation, Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative, Word and Mouth, Goulburn Murray Landcare Network and Goulburn Valley Environment Group.
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