Australians love our country's unique creatures, and the places that they call home. But Nature in Australia is in trouble. 2,000 Australian plants and animals are on the threatened species list, and the list is growing. We need strong new laws that actually protect nature.
Communities across Australia are coming together from Monday 30 October to Sunday 5 November 2023 to send a clear message to politicians: communities nationwide love Australian creatures and we want strong action to save them from extinction.
Will you join Central Victoria ACF Community volunteers as we gather for our "Bendigo for Butterflies" event in Flora Hill?
At this event we will:
- Hear from Mark Hall, Biodiversity Officer at Greater Bendigo Council about the plight of the local populations of the Eltham Copper Butterfly.
- Paint, draw and write on the Community for Creatures banner, which will be delivered to our Member of Parliament (MP) – see a mock-up of the banner below!
- Enjoy some other children's craft about the Eltham Copper Butterfly.
- Have a cuppa and afternoon tea (free)
- Write postcard messages to be delivered to our MP about why we want nature protected.
- Take a Discovery Walk with Friends of Solomon Gully who are working to protect the local population of the Eltham Copper Butterfly
This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Please register on this page to ensure there is enough afternoon tea.
If you'd like to take the guided Discover Walk with Friends of Solomon Gully Nature Conservation Reserve please register separately at this Eventbrite page to ensure there are sufficient volunteers to lead.
P.S. If your children would like to produce some artwork for an exhibition at the Quarry Hill Cafe and Larder, Carpenter St, in the build up to this event, please email [email protected] to get us to send details.
Header: Annette Ruzicka.