Have you ever wondered what those horse-shoe shaped jelly things are? If sharks lay eggs? What local plant species you can find in St Leonards? Which plants are weeds? These questions and more will be answered by Bellarine Catchment Network at this free, family-friendly Bush and Beach Detectives activity.

This activity is aimed at both children and adults so all are welcome. Adults need to accompany children under 12. There are limited spots available so please register.

What's involved: Participants will go on a beachcomb lead by experienced staff, looking for creatures and artefacts along the shoreline. Participants can enter the water up to their knees if wearing booties (either BYO or provided) and if conditions are appropriate, participants can also use provided aquascopes (e.g., plastic underwater viewing device - see image below). Participants will then explore the coastal reserve at Lower Bluff and will look at indigenous plants, weeds and how we can preserve our vital Coastal Moonah Woodland habitat. Participants will receive educational resources such as posters, brochures and more at the end of the session.

Please BYO: hat, sunscreen, water and booties or enclosed shoes like sneakers (no flip flops or sandals). It is suggested to wear bathers or shorts if intending to enter the water.

Access: The meeting location is at Lower Bluff, St Leonards 50m north of the Public Toilet Block. There is ample parking available on Bluff Road, so please park here. Please see the map below. All participants will be emailed 1 day before the event with confirmation details.

This activity will be run along the shoreline, so may not be wheelchair friendly. The event will be run in English but please contact us if you require support as we work to accommodate everyone.

Note: Please do not attend if you are unwell. This event is also subject to weather conditions and will be postponed if weather is not safe or unfavourable. All participants will be notified 24 hours before.

This event is supported by Bellarine Bayside who manage and care for the coastline of the Northern Bellarine Peninsula. For more information, please email us at info@bcn.org.au or visit www.environmentbellarine.org.au

Bellarine Catchment Network acknowledges the Wadawurrung, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their ability, cultural background, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, intersex status or sexual orientation.