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Discover our local turtles

Posted on Friday 8th of May, 2015,

Residents are encouraged to Discover our Local Turtles at a night with Turtle expert Graham Stockfeld from Turtles Australia.

Attendees will be able to get close to some live turtles and you will learn about the species of turtles which live in our local waterways.

Turtles Australia focuses on the preservation of populations and habitats of Australian freshwater turtles. They undertake and support research projects into Australian freshwater turtles and provide education on the subject of Australian freshwater turtles to the general public.

Turtles Australia will be presenting to primary school students on Tues 19 and Wed 20 May at the annual RiverConnect Pest vs. The Rest Environmental Education event for Grade 5- 6 students at Reedy Swamp.

When: Tuesday 19 May 2015
Where: Greater Shepparton City Council Boardroom. 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton
Time: 5.00pm – 6.30pm
Cost: FREE

Places are limited so please RSVP to Romola Hopman romola.hopman@shepparton.vic.gov.au

For more information contact Council on 5832 9700.