ENJOY A DAY IN THE OUTDOORS, CONNECTING WITH NATURE AND HELPING
KOALAS.
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HELP US SAVE WILD KOALAS IN THE YOU YANGS AND THE WESTERN PLAINS
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CREATE KOALA HABITAT & LEARN ABOUT KOALAS.
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MEET OTHERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE.
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PARTICIPATE IN WILD KOALA RESEARCH AND MEET FAMOUS WILD KOALAS.
SEARCH FOR KOALAS, TAKE WALKS THROUGH BUSHLAND WITH NATURALISTS AND
REMOVE WEEDS AND PLANT TREES FOR KOALA HABITAT IN THE COMPANY OF A
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED KOALA RESEARCHER.
Want to help but live far away? We need your support to run these
days. See the FAQ's below for information about how you can help from
a distance.
Part of the day is spent assisting our Koala Researcher to find wild
koalas in their natural habitats. Your researcher will show you
techniques to find wild animals in the Australian Bush. Once found,
each koala is photographed, GPS located, their behaviour and tree
species noted. Most of the koalas in the area are known to the
researchers – some for many years – and all are part of our 16
year citizen-science Koala Research Project. Echidna Walkabout Nature
Tours & Wildlife Research and Koala Clancy Foundation use natural nose
markings to identify the koalas without touching them – this method
was discovered by Janine Duffy, owner of Echidna Walkabout in 1998 and
is now being used by koala groups all over Australia.
KOALA HABITAT IMPROVEMENT TAKES UP ABOUT 1.5 hours of the day.
Boneseed (_Chrysanthemoides monilifera)__ is an Invasive Weed of
National Significance. Wild koalas in the You Yangs avoid areas
thickly infested with Boneseed, so by removing the weed we make areas
suitable for koalas. Weeding is easy, chemical-free, and requires no
special tools or equipment._
On some days (mostly June to August) we plant koala trees, other days
we maintain and prepare for tree planting.
DURING TREE PLANTING TIME WE MAY NOT ALWAYS HAVE TIME TO VISIT THE
PARK AND SEE KOALAS.
As important as the koalas themselves is their environment. We break
the weeding with walks through the koala habitat, observing birds,
kangaroos, wallabies and other mammals and reptiles, and discover
plants that are important to koalas.
Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours & Wildlife Research are a
mission-driven social enterprise. Koala Clancy Foundation (set up by
Echidna Walkabout) is a not for profit incorporated association.
THE MEETING PLACE FOR THE DAY IS LITTLE RIVER RESERVE AT 9:00AM, WE
WILL THEN TRAVEL AS A GROUP TO OUR RESEARCH AREA IN THE YOU YANGS.
NOTE - PLEASE DO NOT GO STRAIGHT TO THE YOU YANGS.
FAQS
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS GETTING TO THE EVENT?
Transport is available, please book the ticket that includes
transport. The meeting place is the Holiday Inn on Flinders Lane at
8:10am. Please arrive before 8:10am as we do not have too much time to
wait if you are running late.
Those driving themselves please meet at Little River Reserve at
9:00am
CAN I PARTICIPATE MORE THAN ONCE?
Yes! You can become a member of KOALA CLANCY FOUNDATION WHICH ENTITLES
YOU TO UNLIMITED PARTICIPATION TO CONSERVATION DAYS. Click TICKETS to
see this option. If you are a full time student visit
https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/
[https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/] to see student membership
options.
HOW CAN I SUPPORT FROM FAR AWAY?
These days can only run thanks to the generosity of people like you.
Your donations are very much appreciated. For $600 you can sponsor the
whole day. For $100 you can sponsor a volunteer to plant trees on your
behalf. For $50 you can pay for 10 trees. Click TICKETS for these
options.
WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANISER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Please email us if you have any questions:
info@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au
CAN I UPDATE MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION?
Please email us if your contact details change.
WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
Your ticket is non-refundable.
ARE CHILDREN WELCOME?
Yes, children of 5 years and over who are able to be quiet around the
koalas and enjoy being in the bush are welcome to join but must be
accompanied by an adult.
CAN I BRING MY DOG/CAT/PET?
No, pets are not allowed.
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