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Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre hosts World Wetlands Day to show wetland significance on 2 February 2024

Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre hosted a packed event for World Wetlands Day. Talks, birdwatching, and education highlighted the importance of wetlands conservation. Join us in safeguarding these vital ecosystems.

By news@gippsland - 8th February 2024 - Back to News

There was a full house at Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre last Friday to celebrate World Wetlands Day with the community. We heard from partners working to protect the world renowned Gippsland Lakes Ramsar wetlands and took a stroll to check out the birds, frogs and Flying Foxes. Dr Adrian Clements from West Gippsland CMA kicked off the evening sharing the history and current management of the Lower Latrobe wetlands including the role of delivering environmental water into the system.

Nakunbalook Center was bustling for World Wetlands Day. Partners shared efforts to protect Gippsland Lakes Ramsar wetlands, followed by nature exploration

Wetlands awareness event

Kim Allan and Kerry Spencer from East Gippsland CMA talked about the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site. Jack Winterbottom from BirdLife East Gippsland inspired everyone about the incredible array and lives of wetland birds both resident and migratory and also gave an update on White-bellied Sea Eagles. Sharon Ray provided fun for kids and a walk to the Flying Fox colony.

World Wetlands Day, is celebrated annually on 2 February, and aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands. We'll keep working together to protect wetlands every day of the year. Find out more and keep up to date on the wetland projects we have on the go.

Pictures from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority website.

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