MARVELLOUS MOTHS

Moths are often misunderstood but they hold vital roles in ecosystem biodiversity and provide important information on the health of our environment. They are an important food source for many birds, mammals and other insects as well as being important pollinators. However, many individual species have declined in recent decades. Come along and hear from moth enthusiast Belinda Pearce on what you can do to play your part in helping these marvellous creatures.

This information afternoon will help you understand:

how to attract moths
basic moth identification
how to be part of 2023 Great Southern Blitz Moth night on Nov 26
how to upload your results

Afternoon tea will be provided

Physical Fitness level required: EASY ( sitting for 1 and a half hours)

WHAT TO BRING

Notepad and pen

FIND OUT MORE

Moth Night 2023

Tips on moth hunting

For further information or queries contact Chontelle (KCLG Project Officer)

chontelle@kclg.org.au ~ 0491 624 943

PLEASE NOTE: While we are able to cater for gluten-free and vegetarian options at our events it is difficult to cater for every dietary requirement due to our limited funding. If you have dietary requirements outside of these two options please bring your own food and drink.

Marvellous Moths is supported by the Victorian Government through the Connecting Communities with Biodiversity in the Kiewa River Catchment Project.

Photos

Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups (KCLG) may use photos taken of you at this event to publicise the event and may retain the photos for future possible use in other projects. This can only occur with your approval, which will be collected during your registration. Please read the below participant photography consent statement carefully.

By agreeing to having photos taken during this event you give consent to KCLG freely using your photographic image without any personal compensation or remuneration. You also relinquish and waive any current or future rights in connection with the photos, including any intellectual property rights you may have in the photos. Your consent is subject to KCLG not using your image in a negative, unethical or defamatory manner, or for commercial gain or political purposes. The photos remain the property of KCLG and any personal details linked to the photos will be kept confidential and not used for any other purpose

Privacy

Note - Information collected by KCLG is collected for the purposes of event registration, insurance and emergency contact purposes on the day of an event. Your information will remain private and will not be shared outside of project partners.