Turtles Australia Inc upcoming events

March 2020 Gunbower Island turtle nest protection project. (22 Feb 2020)

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 01:00:00 GMT

With any luck we will be on site for the nesting of the Broad-shelled turtles, Chelodina expansa, they nest during March and April.

We will be checking out known nesting sites and searching to identify previously unknown sites.

This will involve visiting farms and bushland and doing a lot of walking.

Our accommodation will be near Gunbower detail will be forwarded after you register.

There is a limited numbers of beds so you may need to supply your own bed and you will need to supply your own bedding.

We normally share food and cooking duties, so bring or buy what you would like to eat and be ready to work together at meal times.

You do not need to commit to the whole time we are there you are welcome to come for anything from a single day, weekend what ever time you can give will be most appreciated.

VHS Reptile and Amphibian Expo (29 Feb 2020)

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 22:00:00 GMT

We will have a display of live turtles at the EXPO

Benalla Lake Clean Up for Turtles (01 Mar 2020)

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:00:00 GMT

Lake Benalla and the surrounding waterways are inhabited by many native animals including the Platypus, Rakali (native water rat), fish and three species of fresh water turtles - the Eastern Long-necked Turtle, Broad-shelled Turtle and Murray Short-necked Turtle.

Many fresh water turtle species, including these three species, are in decline due to habitat degradation, pollution of our waterways and reduced water quality.

Turtles Australia Inc. and the Benalla Rural City Council are partners in a Lake Benalla clean-up paddle and a clean-up walk for turtles. The clean up will also benefit other aquatic animals that inhabit the Benalla Lake.

Participants are required to register for the event on the day or can register via the CUA Day website.

What to bring/wear: gloves, sun protection (hat, suitable clothing), enclosed shoes, water bottle, snacks, family and friends. To participate in the clean up paddle, you will need to bring your own canoe/kayak, paddle and safety vest.

All welcome.

Meet on the Lake Benalla Foreshore, opposite the Benalla Library, near the BBQ area. Look for the event registration table. Participants are required to register for the event on the day or via the CUA Day website. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

All welcome.

April 2020 - Gunbower Island turtle nest protection project. (18 Apr 2020)

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:00:00 GMT

With any luck we will be on site for the nesting of the Broad-shelled turtles,Chelodina expansa, they nest during March and April.

We will be checking out known nesting sites and searching to identify previously unknown sites.

This will involve visiting farms and bushland and doing a lot of walking.

Our accommodation will be near Gunbower, details will be forwarded to after you register.

There is a limited numbers of beds so you may need to supply your own bed and you will need to supply your own bedding.

We normally share food and cooking duties, so bring or buy what you would like to eat and be ready to work together at meal times, we will be purchasing some communal food.

You do not need to commit to the whole time we are there you are welcome to come for anything from a single day, weekend what ever time you can give will be most appreciated.