This year we are very lucky to have our annual Nature Journaling Campout on an incredible private property, within 10 minutes of Wedderburn. Habitats include huge areas of Mallee, stands of Bull Mallee with enormous roots and massive areas of indigenous flora rich from direct seeding supporting vibrant bird communities. Birds seen over Easter include White-browed Babblers, Red-capped Robins, Grey Goshawk, Hooded Robin and Southern White-face.
Cost: $15 CASH ONLY per person attending, to go towards the upkeep and rehabilitation of the property. It is a labour of love and a huge amount of work and expense, so you may choose to give more than $15. Sorry, no receipts.
Those wishing to participate must email Jane Rusden to register, and you will be sent the property address details.
janerusden@me.com
Program:
Campers arrive from 3pm Friday 23 May. The gate will be locked prior to this, so there is no point coming earlier.
Nature journaling program:
9am – 4pm Saturday 24 May
9am – 2pm Sunday 25 May
Book accommodation in Wedderburn or camp on the property.
The campsite on the property has a large bush shelter, one pit toilet and Telstra phone reception.
It’s likely to be cold and may be wet, so rug up well and bring waterproofs.
Bring your own camping gear, including:
Food, drinking water and cooking equipment.
Warm sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
Tent, caravan or camper trailer.
Chair and camp table
Warm clothing and waterproofs, warm socks and sturdy footwear, long trousers. Warm hat and sun hat.
Torch
Binoculars
Camera
Art materials such as watercolours, coloured pencils and sketchbook
Wedderburn has a good cafe, a pub, IGA supermarket, service station, caravan park and hotel. It also has some very beautiful bird murals around town.
Please note, we have been told not to walk off track in the Mallee habitat by the landowner, because it is very easy to get lost as it all looks the same and there are no landmarks. However, there is plenty of beautiful bush and birds to see, and we can view the Mallee area from its edge. Mallee fowl, Diamond Fire-tails and Hooded Robins have all been seen many times, outside the Mallee vegetation.
