Backyard Biodiversity @ Manly Dam: Sensory Walk

Make your senses come alive on this Sensory Walk through Manly Dam with Wildlife Expert, Juan Forero to experience the fauna and flora of Manly Dam. This walk is specially curated for people with physical impairments - visual, aural or even limited mobility, to experience the biodiversity of Manly Dam with all of your senses:

• Bring your curiosity to hear the calls of birds, insects and understand what makes them unique

• Feel some of the iconic native plants and learn more about them

• Smell / Taste a few plants that are found around the Dam

Where to Meet: Car Park of Manly Warringah War Memorial Park.

What to keep in mind while considering the walk:

1. Dress for the bush - Wear a hat, sunscreen, long sleeves and trousers with sturdy shoes. Carry water to avoid dehydration.

2. Bring a snack since there will be plenty of stops to sit down and enjoy the outdoors.

3. Since this is an outdoor event, we will be monitoring for extreme weather conditions - heat/storms and will proceed subject to the weather. We will try our best to inform you well in advance should the walk need to be re-scheduled.

4. We aim to deliver an inclusive and accessible event. Our wildlife expert is conversant with sign language and can communicate with the hearing impaired. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact us prior to the event or notify the team upon arrival if you need assistance to navigate the walk

5. This event will be on paved pathways and is wheelchair accessible.

Images ©Blane Coulcher (@ottothedeutsch)