Curdies Family Fun Day
Description
Join us for Curdies Family Fun Day — a FREE community celebration of the Curdies River and Estuary!
Bring the whole family for a day of kid‑friendly activities, engaging educational talks, hands‑on demonstrations, and interactive seminars that showcase the unique environment of the Curdies River & Estuary. Learn from local experts, meet the Curdies River Coordinating Committee, and discover how we can all play a part in protecting the health of this vital waterway.
Come for the fun — leave inspired to care for the Curdies!
Lineup
John Sherwood - Keynote Speaker: The Curdies Story - From Crater to Coast
Meet Dr. John Sherwood, whose journey in environmental research and management spans over four decades. John's career began in 1979 when he joined the Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education as a Lecturer, relocating his family from Sydney to Warrnambool. His dedication to the field led to his promotion to Associate Professor following the formation of an expanded Deakin University in 1990, and upon his retirement in 2010, this position was made Honorary. John has strong environmental research interests and is actively involved in environmental management. He and his students have studied many of the rivers and lakes of western Victoria. Until July 2024 he served on the Victorian Marine and Coastal Council and has previously been a member of the Board of Glenelg-Hopkins CMA, the Western Coastal Board, Victoria’s National Parks Advisory Council and Victoria’s Fisheries Co-management Council. He has also served as National President of the Australian Marine Sciences Association. His work has been recognised by Warrnambool City Council (Australia Day Awards 1988, 2017), Glenelg-Hopkins CMA (Individual in Business Award 2005) and the Victorian Coastal Council (Lifetime Achievement Award 2005).
Curdies River Coordinating Committee - The Curdies River and it's Catchment
Meet representatives of the Curdies River Coordinating Committee as they present a history of the Curdies Catchment, provide updates to the Committees Strategic Plan and answer your questions about 'Who Does What in the Curdies Catchment'. Includes a Q&A
Family Friendly Activities
Including: - Waterbug displays - become a citizen scientist for the day! - Marine touch table - kids arts and crafts
Canoeing on the Curdies
Free canoeing in the Curdies Estuary!
Birds of the River and Estuary
Learn about the amazing birdlife of the Curdies River and Estuary, including the iconic Latham Snipe.
FREE Guided walks hosted by Landcare
Take in some of the sites and sounds of the Curdies River and Estuary with FREE guided walks led by the local Heytesbury and District Landcare Network.
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