JOIN THE RAPID CREEK LANDCARE GROUP IN CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF MANGROVE RECOVERY

1974 ... Rapid Creek’s mangroves, downstream from Trower Road, were bulldozed for the Brinkin Lake housing development ... then, on Christmas Eve, Cyclone Tracy wiped out all remaining large trees.

2024 ... From devastation to natural regeneration - experience the stunning recovery of our mangroves, and the return of a healthy ecosystem for our animals, birds and marine life.

Bring your family to share local stories, join guided walks, and discover the area's remarkable transformation.

WHEN: Sunday 24 November 2024 from 8am-10am

WHERE: The Spit, Lower Rapid Creek, upstream from the Yellow Foot Bridge

Everyone is welcome to attend, bookings for the guided walks are essential.

PROGRAM:

8am : Welcome.
8:10am : History of the mangroves talk & display.
8:30am : Mangrove walks for adults. The two walks are of 45 minutes duration and are rated medium.
8:30am : Bird walks for adults. The two walks are of 45 minutes duration and are rated medium; BYO binoculars.
8:30am : Mangrove walk for children. The duration is 45 minutes and is rated low level difficulty.
9am : Light Refreshments provided.
10am : Finish.

IT WILL BE HOT SO, BRING YOUR HAT, SUITABLE CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR, SUNSCREEN, WATER

ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT IS FREE - UNLESS YOU WANT TO ATTEND A GUIDED WALK

TICKETS: $7/adult, children FREE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Peter O'Hagan 0401 119 711

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