North Shore District Group |
Walks & Talks Program |
2021 Walks & Talks Program at Ku-ring-gai WildflowerWalks and Talk NotesDownload the Monday Walks & Talks Program term 1 – 2021 Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden (KWG) 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives Modified outdoor activity held within restrictions imposed due to Covid-1910 am Monday 19th April 2021 Wildlife of Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, a guided walk This walk will explore the various habitats that support the native animals that abound in Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Swamp wallabies, echidnas, goannas, brush turkeys, eastern whipbirds and in the pond area, water dragons, red-bellied black snakes, long-necked turtles and frogs are just a sample of the fauna you may encounter. Many of our marsupial animals are nocturnal so Glenda and Jenny will describe the types of habitat that are likely to be home to species of possums and gliders that use KWG and show the signs of the gliders feeding in the native gum trees. Walk Only: Focused on natural historic aspects of Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. Leaders Glenda and Jenny are both members of APS NSG with a special interest in the care and rescue of native wildlife. • Walk is easy-medium. Session will run 10am to about 12 noon. • Please wear a hat, have suitable footwear and bring water. • Sunscreen and insect repellent would also be a good idea Bookings are essential.Please email wagrimm@tpg.com.au (preferred) or ring Wendy 0419 323 035 Please provide 1) your name, 2) mobile number and 3) the number of a person who could be contacted in the case of an emergency. We will continue to enjoy our wonderful native plants as they come into flower across the year. Future walks are planned for 24th May. The full programme of walks and/ or talks for the year 2021 has been planned, but activities will only be advertised on a monthly basis until covid restrictions are known with more certainty.
Walks & Talks Convener Wendy Grimm Walks and talks notes are now located here. |