OUT in the OPEN Festival - Queer Sunset Awe-dventure!

Studies have shown that when humans experience a feeling of awe, it has very strong positive effects on our wellbeing, and nature provides these types of experiences all around us. During our Queer Nature Sunset Awe-dventure, we will head out to one of Shepparton's most beautiful places, Reedy Swamp, to seek out all of the wonderful pieces of awe that nature has waiting for us. Activities will include exploring the area, hunting for hidden treasures of awe, watching for awe-inspiring flight feats of local birds, and chilling out to watch the beautiful sunset, with a cool drink, and saying 'aaaaaaawe' in a long slow sigh as the sun goes down.

Arrive at 6pm for a light summer meal of salads and cold meats before we head out to awe-dventure! We’ll finish the night by coming together and sharing stories of our awe-dventures, over a warm cuppa, and campfire (weather dependent).

Things to bring/wear:

• Camping / fold up chair (if you don’t have one let us know and we can find you one) or picnic rug
• Sturdy closed toe shoes to protect your toes (runners are ok)
• Your favourite brand of insect repellant
• Binoculars if you have them, cameras with zoom lens will suffice

Access: The Reedy Swamp outdoor classroom is located within the Lower Goulburn National Park on Reedy Swamp Road, Shepparton, approximately 1km along after you turn right off Wanganui Road. You will need to drive to this location as there is no public transport available. Parking is available within the small carpark area and along the road. Access to the activity is via dirt and gravel paths with no sealed walking paths. People using wheelchairs may require some assistance. There are no toilets located at Reedy Swamp Outdoor Classroom, and the nearest public toilets are at Queens Gardens in Welsford Street Shepparton approximately 6km away, and there are toilets located within fast food stores and petrol stations along Wyndham Street between Graham street and Wanganui Road.

Please make your bookings by Friday 8th November to allow us to ensure we cater enough food.