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23.01.2022 It’s World Turtle Day! A day that reminds us to celebrate and protect turtles and their habitats. Did you know turtles nest in spring/summer, and a simple set up of trellis and garden pegs makes a great turtle nest protection kit? After rain in the warmer months, keep an eye out for turtles nesting near your dams. Collect your free nest protection kits from us and help save the turtles in your backyard from becoming a fox’s dinner!... Kits available from Winton Wetlands, Chesney Vale, Victoria. Email [email protected] to arrange a collection time, or for more info on protecting turtles and their nests visit http://www.turtlesaustralia.org.au

21.01.2022 Get the kids involved in this year’s Aussie Backyard Bird Count! Be engaged in the natural world while getting to know Australia’s birds in your own backyard.... By becoming involved in the Aussie Backyrd Bird Count kids can become citizen scientists! Download the colouring page https://drive.google.com//1S0J2vvNYN7l194dKvV0rIog96a/view

20.01.2022 Fledgling Magpie Season If you see me on the ground, hold tight, my parents are likely to be somewhere around! They may be out collecting my food or cha...sing away predators that are likely to intrude. Please give them time, and wait and see, they're extremely likely to return to me. As my legs wobble, I clumsily plummet to the ground. I’m just learning my bearings of how to get around. An exciting new world for me to see. Out of the nest and free as can be! Although I may not yet be able to fly, please don’t worry as I’m bound to get by. I can usually flutter and jump to higher ground. I can also communicate with my parents by emitting a sound. If you see me in immediate danger, please help and don’t be a stranger! If I’m injured, I need your assistance. Call your local animal rescue shelter to help secure my existence! Please don’t be tempted to take me home, and try to raise me on your own. I require experienced care, and a nutritious diet like my parents would prepare! I know you mean well, and truly thank you for caring. But when it comes to raising me, even my own parents can find it overbearing! If I’m too young and unable to be returned to my nest, (refer to flowchart) here’s something you can try to ensure I progress... Constructing a makeshift nest is easy as can be. Octopus straps, a hanging basket, leaf litter, then securely hang it up in a tree! Make sure you wait until my mum or dad return. If you see a parent attending to me, then there is no reason for further concern. If you’re EVER in doubt, do not fuss. Ring your local wildlife shelter and they’ll be able to help us!

20.01.2022 Friends of Winton Wetlands is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting for our AGM for 2020. Date: Tuesday 24 November Time: 18:30 - 19:30... All welcome to join just follow the link below on Tuesday 24 November at 18:30. The AGM is an important event as it gives our members, the general public and the committee a broad overview of the organisation's current directions, financial health and confirms its purpose. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4317977174 Meeting ID: 431 797 7174 Passcode: 4e5vfs Thanks Friends of Winton Wetlands

20.01.2022 What a great story of success...

17.01.2022 International Biodiversity Day How can you help maintain biodiversity?

16.01.2022 Update: The Victorian State Government has outlined the next stage of restrictions, with some easing from June 1st. Read more about what facilities are open or... remaining closed for now at Winton Wetlands. FACILITIES CURRENTLY OPEN: Winton Wetlands reserve (open for day-use activities) Cycling trails and walking trails Nature playground Toilet facilities at Greens Hill, Bill Friday Swamp and the Boat Ramp FACILITIES OPENING SOON: The Mokoan Hub & Café is reopening on Tuesday, June 2nd. Bookings are essential for dining in as seating is limited (...or choose from the new takeaway menu and find a scenic spot for a picnic). To comply with Victorian COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines, you'll notice some changes in the Café - for your health and ours, so we thank you for your patience and understanding when visiting. For café bookings or enquiries 0497 939 507 |Open 7 days, 9am 4pm from June 2nd. FACILITIES REMAINING CLOSED FOR NOW: Campsites and campgrounds Fire pits Water drinking fountains Tours and events Kayaking/boating (unavailable due to dry conditions) Project Office Our Project Office phone line is operating during our normal business hours, 9am-4pm Monday to Friday, ph. (03) 5766 4462. Emergency Contacts: Police, Fire, Ambulance: ph. 000 Ranger: ph. 0400 891 495 The safety of our visitors and staff is Winton Wetlands highest priority. When visiting Winton Wetlands, please adhere to Victorian State Government guidelines and restrictions surrounding social distancing, group sizes and hygiene. #staysafe

14.01.2022 It’s National Science Week! Get involved as a citizen scientist and check out the Winton Wetlands I Saw That project Citizen science is public participation in scientific research and can be an enriching way to learn more about your local environment and share your knowledge Follow the link!... https://wintonwetlands.org.au/learn/citizenscience/ See more

12.01.2022 Spare tiles anyone??

10.01.2022 Have you heard?? We are very excited to announce that we will be re-opening the café doors from tomorrow! Things are looking a little different, for your h...ealth and ours, so here are some important notes for planning your visit: From Tuesday 2nd June, we’ll be open 7 days, 9am 4pm (Public Holidays 10am - 3pm) Seating is limited (due to social distancing and indoor guest number restrictions) Bookings are essential for dining in To secure a table 0497 939 507 Side note: If you miss out on a seat, never fear! Choose an item (or two!) from the new takeaway menu and find a scenic spot for a picnic How we’re keeping you safe: Cleaning and sanitising practices have been increased Mindful handling in the kitchen and increased hand washing has been implemented Tables, seating and furniture have been rearranged to distance visitors Communal cutlery, napkin and sugar caddies have been removed from tables Cash handling has been decreased through visitors paying via EFTPOS The use of KeepCups has been ceased temporarily, with bio-friendly take away cups as an alternative Staff have been asked to stay home if feeling unwell and have been briefed on safety measures How you can help keep us safe: Please practice social distancing, good hygiene and stay home if you’re feeling unwell Follow the limits for group sizes permitted to enter the café Adhere to the floor stickers Please pay via EFTPOS where at all possible Provide your contact details, first name and phone number upon café entry to assist in rapid contact tracing if required (kept for 28 days then destroyed for privacy) Please have patience, we’re all in this together We are looking forward to welcoming you back and seeing you all again! #staysafe

06.01.2022 We may be quiet on the events this year ... But you can still be a Friend to Winton Wetlands during these unusual times we find ourselves in. Here is some suggestions on how to stay involved: Bird Watching... Grab your binoculars and head to your favourite spot (I enjoy the Dam Wall) and record what you see. Using Birdlife's Birdata mobile app you can easily log information and images you have collected. Weeding Choose your favourite area, grab your gloves and go weeding. Leave the weeds in a pile out if sight and they will decompose naturally. Litter Pick Grab a rubbish bag, a pair of gloves and take a walk, collecting litter as you go. Please take the rubbish home with you and dispose of in your rubbish bins. Please remember: Wear Gloves Be careful and stay socially distanced wash your hands after any activity