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Posted on Friday 11th of January, 2019,
As part of Activities in the Park, RiverConnect are holding an interactive turtle event on Friday 18 January at the Amphitheatre at SPC KidsTown. Presented by experts from Turtles Australia,
As part of Activities in the Park, RiverConnect are holding an interactive turtle event on Friday 18 January at the Amphitheatre at SPC KidsTown. 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 encourages families to come along.
“Families who are looking for a fun educational experience for the kids these holidays are more than welcome to come along and learn about turtles in a fun exploring environment,” Mr McKenzie said.
“They will be able to see the turtles up close and both the children and adults will learn something about our local environment.
“They can also make a day out of it and explore the play equipment KidsTown has to offer.”
Turtle Talk - Presented by Turtles Australia
Date: Friday, 18 January 2019
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: The Amphitheatre, SPC KidsTown, 7287 Midland Highway, Mooroopna.
Cost: KidsTown entry of gold coin donation
Bookings are essential and can be made by contacting RiverConnect on riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au or 5832 7000.
For a full list of Activities in the Park, check out the Get Mooving Greater Shepparton App or contact Meg at RiverConnect on 5832 9700.
Background
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, Goulburn Valley Water and Goulburn Valley Environment Group.
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