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This article was published on Tuesday, 11 April, 2017. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Tuesday 11th of April, 2017,
RiverConnect will be holding a spotlight walk on Thursday 20 April 2017 at 6.00pm to provide the community with the opportunity to see some of our native animals in their natural habitat.
There are many nocturnal native species along the rivers, including Squirrel and Sugar gliders, possums, owls, Tawny frogmouths, kangaroos and wallabies.
CLICK HERE to join the Facebook event.
RiverConnect is offering community members a free guided spotlight night walk along the Goulburn River to get up close and personal with our native neighbours.
Spotlight Walks are a great activity for the whole family.
Places are limited, please call 5832 9700 or email riverconnect@shepparton.vic.gov.au to register.
CLICK HERE to join RiverConnect on Facebook.
Pre-registration is required, exact location will be confirmed upon registration.
See riverconnect.com.au for more information.
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