Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Calendar of Events

	November 2011 to May 2012
Sunday 27 November	Reconciliation Picnic Traditional games, dance & walks. Sausages & drinks for sale, all proceeds to MMIGP 12noon to 2.30pm in the picnic area. All welcome, come & join in! More...
Sunday 4 December	Snake safety, & identification of Victoria's venomous snakes with the incredible Fred Rossignoli! Hands on with harmless pythons! 2pm to 4pm at the Visitor Centre NB, no late entry to session, Gold coin donation /person please to offset Fred's costs
Tuesday 17 January	School Holiday Program Magnificent Minibeasts 10am to 12noon at the Visitor Centre More details closer to the date
Tuesday 23 January	School Holiday Program Australia Day Theme 10am to 12noon at the Visitor Centre More details closer to the date
Tuesday 31 January	School Holiday Program World Wetlands Day 10am to 12noon at the Visitor Centre More details closer to the date
Sunday 12 February	"Bugs in the Bush!" Workshop. Be a scientist for the day with local Entymologist Dr Megan Short 2pm to 4pm at the Visitor Centre Everyone Welcome
Sunday 4 March	Clean Up Australia Day! Yes, there's more rubbish again! 10am to 12noon. Meet at Visitor Centre from 9:45am to register Your help will make a Difference!
Sunday 18 March	Talkin' Turtles again! Danielle, from the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology, will update us on the what her research, and the EarthWatch program, are discovering about the turtles at the Lake. 2pm to 4pm at the Visitor Centre Everyone Welcome Format of session to be finalised still, but sure to be interesting!
Friday 13 April	Spotlighting for Possums & other night creatures! Enjoy the bush after dark! Wear stout shoes and warm clothes. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 6.30pm to 8.30 pm Meet at the Visitor Centre. Bring a torch if possible.
Saturday 14 April	The Need to Weed! The bush needs you! Tools provided, BYO gloves & enthusiasm. 10am to 12noon. Meet at the Visitor. Everyone welcome.
Saturday 21 April	Breakfast with the Birds. Help us with our bi-annual bird survey, then enjoy raisin toast in the sun, while we tally up the number of species! 7.30am to 10am Meet at Visitor Centre All bird-watching abilities catered for! Bring binoculars if you have them.
Saturday 12 May	The Need to Weed continues....10am to 12noon. Meet at the Visitor. Everyone welcome.
Sunday 20 May	The "Sticky Beaks" are back with lots of feathered fun, games and birding activities for the kid. Don't forget to bring the adults too! 2pm to 4pm at the Visitor Centre

Check Sanctuary entrance posts and notice boards for details of all activities.

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