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Victorian National Parks Association

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25.01.2022 Tall, dark and handsome As part of the campaign to protect 60,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in new national parks, we created a set of posters to help bring attention to the forests of the central west. Order yours at https://vnpa.org.au/posters/

25.01.2022 We recommend checking out the inaugural Victoria Nature Festival so many free virtual activities (including a couple from us!) here: www.vic.gov.au/ournature

25.01.2022 Art is the queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world - Leonardo da Vinci Purchase your central west art at https://vnpa.org.au/posters/

24.01.2022 An opportunity to roam the amazing native grasslands of the Victorian Volcanic Plains this spring from the comfort of your home! We are campaigning for better protection for these critically endangered ecosystems, so if you like what you see, please visit our website to find out how you can help>> vnpa.org.au/our-critically-endangered-grasslands-need-to-b/ This event is part of the inaugural Victoria Nature Festival: vic.gov.au/ournature

24.01.2022 Inspiration. Wonderful work being done in Elwood at the old Elsternwick golf course. Where else would you like to see rewilding in Victoria?

22.01.2022 The fantastic visitor plan for Bung Yarnda (Lake Tyers State Park) should be the model for managing access to our parks and reserves across the state. Developed in joint management by Gunnaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) with Parks Victoria, the draft 'Camping and Access Strategy' allows great access for walking, driving, camping and boating, while increasing protection for the park’s remarkable natural features rainforests, rare woodlands, salt fla...ts and waters as well as the area’s important Aboriginal cultural sites. It is an ambitious but very good plan, and deserves the funding and support it needs to succeed. Read more: vnpa.org.au/bung-yarnda-lake-tyers-visitor-plan-paves-the-w Photo: Kacey Chong, Wikimedia Commons

21.01.2022 We're live and counting fish for science with Nicole from the Victorian National Parks Association! Join in and meet some of the fishy faces of the bay! We're diving in with the The Nature Conservancy Australia's awesome Pope's Eye Reef Cam in Port Phillip Bay Grab a fish survey sheet: https://connectedtoportphillip.com//Copy-of-Fish-Count-sur Common species reference sheet: https://connectedtoportphillip.com//Copy-of-Fish-of-Popes- Guide to local fish species for the Great Victorian Fish Count: https://connectedtoportphillip.com//Copy-of-Fish-Count-Gui

19.01.2022 It's a world-famous spectacle even featured in David Attenborough’s Blue Planet documentary series and it happens right here on Victoria's salty doorstep. Every year between AprilJuly thousands of Australian Giant Spider Crabs, in the largest-known crab migration on the planet, march into the shallows of Port Phillip Bay to moult and seek safety in numbers. But in recent years this amazing natural phenomenon has started to be intensively targeted by intense crab harvest...ing. Call on the Victorian Fisheries Authority and Ministers with the power to intervene to protect the spider crabs by introducing a seasonal no-take period AprilJuly during the most vulnerable stage of their lifecycle>> www.vnpa.org.au/spidercrabs The image in the link shows just some of the many crab pots littering the seafloor with chicken carcasses used to bait the spider crabs. Photo by Matthew Roberts

19.01.2022 This week is our week. To shine a spotlight on just how unfit for purpose AGL's environmental assessment is for their gas import terminal proposed for our Westernport Bay. Working together with other environment and community groups, this is our chance to call our experts to talk to the panel on the impacts on marine ecology, chlorine toxicity, greenhouse gas emissions, safety hazards and oil spills. Tune in to the public hearings this week and show your support for Western...port. Tuesday will feature our marine ecology expert speaking to VNPA's biggest concerns for this project - marine ecology. Visit the link here and click on 'Crib Point IAC - Hearing Link' to join online from 10am and cheer us on. www.engage.vic.gov.au/crib-point-IAC

18.01.2022 Jewels of the Victorian bush! These beauties call the Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve home What local reserves and parks have been in your lockdown radius?... #conservation #nature #wildflowers #biodiversity #yarravalley Jordan Crook

17.01.2022 It's one the world's greatest marine spectacles even Sir David Attenborough agrees! But Victoria's annual spider crab migration is increasingly being targeted by intense harvesting. Please help call for better protections to #SaveOurSpidercrabs>> www.vnpa.org.au/spidercrabs

16.01.2022 Feeling a bit lost? Distracted? Tired? Stressed? Need a little inspiration? Play a game of nature-at-home bingo. Spy on an insect, reminisce about a previous bushwalk or find shapes in the clouds. Visit https://vnpa.org.au/nature-at-home to download the complete nature bingo resource.

16.01.2022 You may not be able to get to the beach, but you can spend some time this weekend learning about our marine environment from home. In Episode 5 of our Marine Podcast Series, continue to listen about the legacy that led to a world-first system of marine protected areas in Victoria, including hearing from Geoff Wescott, who has been deeply involved with shaping coastal and marine environmental policies for our state. Listen or download the six-episode Marine National Parks pod...cast on our website: www.vnpa.org.au/marine-national-parks-podcast There are also links to your favourite podcast apps Spotify or iTunes.

16.01.2022 BLOOMING HECK! Sales close at midnight! As part of the campaign to protect 60,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in new national parks, we created a set of posters to help bring attention to the forests of the central west. Buy yours at https://vnpa.org.au/posters/

15.01.2022 The Australian Government's rush to weaken our national environment laws by handing power to the states and 'streamlining' development approvals is in the completely wrong direction as very obviously shown in the failure of the Victorian Government to protect our critically endangered grasslands in Melbourne's urban growth boundary: www.vnpa.org.au/grasslands-federal-minister

14.01.2022 Victorian National Parks Association is excited to be a virtual stallholder for this years Day by the Bay Festival, an online program of stories, science, art and music to celebrate Port Phillip Bay! Join our Project Office Nicole for a workshop on Saturday 10th October to make your own sea slug (BYO polymer clay, unless you are a City of Wyndham resident and can register to be sent a free pack). We are also holding a Virtual Fish Count on Thursday 1st and Saturday 3rd Octob...er. To see the full schedule of events and to book at spot go to www.events.humanitix.com/day-by-the-bay-online Places are limited so get in quick! This year Day by the Bay Festival is part of the inaugural Victoria Nature Festival: www.vic.gov.au/victoria-its-our-nature

14.01.2022 Last Friday night's marine & coastal awards ceremony recognised the incredible efforts of individuals, groups & orgs who dedicate their time & lives to protecting Victoria's marine wonderlands. Kent Stannard was recognised for ‘Outstanding Individual Achievement’ for taking white shark research to the public. Fam Charko (self-declared ‘girl with gills’) was awarded the ‘Emerging Marine & Coast Leader a marine biologist & science communicator who continues to inspire ...& motivate others. VNPA extends a heartfelt congratulations to the winners, finalists & entrants for all of their incredible dedication. Sea more www.marineandcoastalcouncil.vic.gov.au//victorian-marine-a Daniel Pelaez Duque, Unsplash.

11.01.2022 Designed for the air As part of the campaign to protect 60,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in new national parks, we created a set of posters to help bring attention to the forests of the central west. Buy yours at https://vnpa.org.au/posters/

10.01.2022 Can we interest you in some ripper ideas for your Wild Family to connect with nature at home during these school holidays? Then download this activity sheet now! www.vnpa.org.au/wild-families-nature-at-home-activity-sheet And check out all our other Wild Families resources (including that And that good old back up colouring ins!) here: www.vnpa.org.au/wild-families

10.01.2022 Fantastic gardening tip from our nature campaigner Jordan: Plant these! Bulbine lilies (Bulbine bulbosa) are a great native/indigenous alternative to weedy bulb species (such as fox glove and daffodils). They’re great food for native bees and also food for you - yes you! Bulbine Lily has been eaten in Australia for thousands of years! ... Check out your local indigenous plant nursery and get some in your garden! #bulbinelily #nativefood #nature #biodiversity #Victoria #yarraranges #nativeplants

09.01.2022 Last chance to order your nature-inspired art! Sales of our posters and fine art prints close at 11.59 pm As part of the campaign to protect 60,000 hectares of wildlife habitat in new national parks, we created a set of posters to help bring attention to the central west.... Order yours at https://vnpa.org.au/posters/

09.01.2022 It's been such a delight seeing fish count crews coming back together to be part of one of our favourite marine citizen science events, the Great Victorian Fish Count! If you are keen to join in, there are still 4 weeks to go. Check out https://vnpa.org.au/programs/great-victorian-fish-count-3/ for opportunities to take part. Images: Corinne Telford and Ting Ting Lee

08.01.2022 We're sure Environment Minister Lily D'Ambrosio MP knows time in nature brings happiness & inspiration into our lives, while warding off depression, anxiety & stress. We're not sure why she hasn't accepted the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council's expert advice to create 60,000 hectares of new national parks for Victorians. https://vnpa.org.au/forparks... #forparkssake #vicnationalparks #nationalparks #biodiversity #wildlife #forparkssake #WombatForest #Pyranees #MtCole #WellsfordForest #threatenedspecies #nativewildlife #nativeplants #centralwest #centralwestforests #nature #conservation #newnationalparks #community #bushwalking #endnativelogging #greaterglider #MtColeGrevillea

05.01.2022 Wasting more taxpayer dollars on trying to maintain failed industry. Bring the 2030 phase out of native forest logging forward.

04.01.2022 An ancient form of camouflage? A way to spot their kind from far away? Researchers are discovering that platypuses aren't the only glow in the dark native animal. On another note - did you know protecting habitat in #nationalparks is one of the most effective ways to protect our native treasures?

03.01.2022 Are you feeling like one of these blooms in particular, or a whole bouquet?

02.01.2022 Wow! Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Budj Bim Landscape through this unique live stream event led by Budj Bim Tours who will explain how Traditional Owners used the waterways to create one of the oldest forms of aquaculture. A little background here: vnpa.org.au/world-heritage-for-budj-bim/ This event is part of the inaugural Victoria Nature Festival: vic.gov.au/ournature

02.01.2022 We welcome today's Victorian Government "Investment in Nature"budget which includes (much needed): $18 million investment in feral deer control $52 million for parks infrastructure upgrades in urban areas... $48 million for Landcare & other environmental programs $16 million for coast and some significant bushfire spending $92 million in carbon planting a significant investment which will create positive biodiversity spin-offs Many of these projects will both enhance & protect the environment, while increasing regional job opportunities. These funds are in addition to last week's announcement of $23 million to build a new visitors centre & establish a 50k hectare biodiversity sanctuary at Wilson's Prom. More detail Lily D'Ambrosio MP #nature #conservation #vicnationalparks #biodiversity