Sustainable snapshot
By Miss Dunstan
National Threatened Species Day - Myuna Farm
As part of National Threatened Species Day, on September 7th, Myuna Farm in Doveton will be hosting a community event.
You can book online or via phone, details below, for this amazing evening event where you will learn about local threatened species and what we can all do to protect them from extinction.
Activities on the night include:
- Gaze up at the farms heritage River Red Gums and learn about their importance to local wildlife.
- Discover what threatened birds, plants, amphibians, and mammals could be living in our local area.
- Take a train ride to the wetlands and meet the threatened Grey-Headed Flying Foxes, with the option to watch them fly out after sunset.
Cost: $2 donation per person, to be paid on the day, cash only.
Children of all ages accompanied by an adult are welcome.
Dress requirements: long pants and closed shoes are advised.
To register either call Myuna Farm office on 9706 9944 Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm, or register your interest at myunafarm@casey.vic.gov.au and they will get back to you.
On the 7th of September in 1936 the last Tasmanian Tiger slipped over the extinction line.
National Threatened Species Day is a day when we shine a spotlight on all the Australian native animal and plant species that are facing similar fates to that of the Tasmanian tiger.
The Australian Conservation Foundation are running a 'Wild at Art' competition for school students to draw, paint or create an artwork showing a threatened Australian species of plant or animal. Students are also asked to write a short piece of information about their chosen threatened species.
Entries close September 7th - artworks and writing to Miss Dunstan.
More information in the video below:
Doveton Show
Come and enjoy the fun and festivities of the Doveton Show. Be sure to drop in and visit the Sustainability and Environment Display for free activities and information.
Sunday 17 September 10.00am – 4.00pm
Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road, Doveton