Family Nature Day at Deep Creek
Description
Come along to a family-friendly picnic on the banks of Deep Creek at Doggetts Bridge in Lancefield.
This is an opportunity to learn about the way the creek feeds the local ecosystem and provides essential habitat and water for native species. Document what you see and in an artist-led nature journaling session, take a walk with a pole camera to see gliders sleeping in their nest boxes and discover some of the weird and wonderful small critters that live in the creek.
Guest artist Liz Dalgleish will be running a nature journaling session, leading participants to document their findings and experiences in nature through words and images. No experience or artistic ability is required and all materials will be supplied.
Bring a picnic blanket and some lunch or snacks and enjoy a relaxed afternoon creekside, mixing art with education and simply enjoying nature.
This event is part of the Deep Creek Biolink project, delivered by Biolinks Alliance in partnership with Upper Deep Creek Landcare Network and Macedon Ranges Shire Council, with funding from Melbourne Water.
FAQs
- Who can attend this event?
This is a family-friendly event suitable for anyone who enjoys art or learning about nature and the local environment.
Both kids and adults can participate in our artist-led nature journaling activity, an interactive critter-hunt in the creek, and a short walking tour to see and learn about the inhabitants of the nest boxes nearby.
All activities are optional.
- Do I need to stay for the whole time?
No, although the event runs for three hours, you can freely come and go. Some activities will have designated start and finish times, so you will need to be there at the start time to join in.
- What should I bring?
BYO picnic and a comfortable rug or chairs. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather, ideally wear suitable shoes for walking and bring plenty of water and sunscreen to stay hydrated and sun-smart.
- Where is the event?
Doggetts Bridge is located at the intersection of Kilmore-Lancefield Rd and Deep Creek.
The parking area is at the intersection of Kilmore-Lancefield Rd and Grahams Rd.
There will be signage on the day to help you find the exact location of the event.
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