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For Members and their guests and interested members of the public, Wildlife Unlimited took a guided walk through the forest at Lake Tyers.

What we saw

On a beautiful moonlit night;
Sugar Gliders brawling,
Several Yellow-bellied Gliders,
Several microbats and the Large-footed Myotis (a bat that flys just above the Lake surface and skims the water for insects and small fish).
We heard the Boobook Owl but didn’t see it, but still just hearing the calls of various animals and birds was magical enough.

Thanks to Jim Reside of Wildlife Unlimited for his knowledgeable and entertaining guidance.

Travel approximately 9kms east from Lakes Entrance to turnoff on right, refer to map below (green arrows points to Burnt Bridge) –

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To showcase the Metung Bushland Reserve behind the Metung Primary School in Stirling Road.

An extensive upgrade has been undertaken including tree planting, signage, picnic facilities, track formation and establishment of exclusion areas to support regeneration of vegetation.

The project has been implemented through the cooperative efforts of Friends of Metung, Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves and Park Victoria.

There was a walk under the guidance of Bruce McPherson from Forestech and PV rangers provided insight into the project and the potential this Reserve has for Metung’s native flora and fauna.

10.00 Open Day Commences

11.00 Guided Walk around Reserve

12.30 Sausage Sizzle

1.00 Official Opening and Information Session

Directions – Before entering Metung turn right into Stirling Road. The Metung Bushland Reserve is on the LHS behind the Primary School.

Please park near the Primary School on Stirling Rd. or Park Rd. then walk to the top of the hill using the road on the north side of the Reserve. Vehicular use of this road is restricted to official vehicles and disabled access.

You can also find your way to the Reserve via the Metung boardwalk, take the foot-track signposted “Walking Track to Lawrence Court” (Lawrence Crt. > right onto Wood St. > left onto Christmas St.).

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A joint Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves (FoGL) and Eagle Point Paynesville Landcare Coastcare Group Working Bee will be held on Saturday 6th November from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.

The location of the Working Bee are the four paddocks on the South arm of the Silt Jetties where FOGL members have been involved over recent yeas. The plantings are progressing well and maintenance is now a priority. Checking plants, weeding and removing/replacing tree guards will be the major tasks to be undertaken.

A spade or mattock and a mallet would be useful tools to bring, along with gloves and if required a thermos for a cuppa.

The site is just past the end of the bitumen on Silt Jetties Road and a FOGL sign will be on display. Any time between the designated hours that you have available to contribute would be appreciated.

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If you require any further information contact Trevor Caldwell – mobile 0417261204 or email tcaldwell5@bigpond.com

Went well on a lovely sunny day.

A good turnout of Metung people and some from further afield put in a few hours to plant all the plants and install a park table and signage. Parks Victoria staff Nat and Rob provided their assistance and most of the equipment.

An infestation of agapanthus was also removed.

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With the assistance of the Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves (FOGL) the East Gippsland Art Gallery (EGAG) presented a major exhibition titled Around the Edge with FOGL in May.

Established local artists working in a range of media were invited to participate in a gallery-based exhibition with works that reflect their inspiration and response to the various environments surrounding the Gippsland Lakes.

Some artists were invited to create specific works at sites identified by FOGL.

Around the Edge with FOGL offered the community an alternative vision of the Lakes and the surrounding Parks and Reserves. It also raised the awareness of the work performed by FOGL and the challenges confronting them.

Funding provided by Parks Victoria from their Healthy Parks, Healthy People funds.

Go to EGAG site for more information and images.

Join the Friends of the Gippsland Lakes Parks and Reserves (FoGL) and Parks Victoria on a guided spotlight walk through the bush at Nyerimilang on Easter Saturday evening 3rd April 7pm-9pm.

See (possibly) Possums, Sugar-Gliders, Bats, Wombats, Wallabies and roosting birds. Hear from our knowledgeable guides the secrets of the night environment.

Meet at the Nyerimilang Heritage Park car park, Nyerimilang Rd. (via Kalimna West Rd) at 6.45pm. Min. age 4 years old. BYO drink, long sleeved shirt, insect repellent, walking shoes etc..

Free, gold coin donation to FoGL welcome.

Go here http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1parks.cfm to learn more about Nyerimilang Heritage Park.

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