Environment events: explore the natural world

Published on 23 October 2018

Whether you’re an avid horse rider, enthusiastic citizen scientist, history buff or all-round nature lover, Council has a range of free environment events on offer in November aimed to get you out into the wild and exploring.

On Sunday 11 November you can be part of a unique trail riding experience as an experienced ecologist leads a horse trail ride into the Cobaw State Forest.

Bring your own horse and head into the forest to learn more about this important piece of habitat. Discover the natural values of the forest, including information on wildflowers, native animals and plants, and the role of fire in conservation.

The trail ride includes a free lunch and is presented in partnership with the Riddells Creek Trail Riding Group. Bookings are essential, and experience trail riding is preferred.

Drop by Council’s stall at the Kyneton Agricultural Show on Saturday 17 November and learn about local biodiversity, plants and animals.

Council’s environment team will be on site throughout the day to share the latest updates on what’s happening in the local environment, including projects, events and consultations.

Take a tour of the historical site Mount William greenstone axe quarry as part of the Extinct—Lancefield Megafauna Festival.

The Mount William greenstone axe quarry, also known as Wil-im-ee Moor-ing and meaning ‘axe place’ in the Woiworung language, was an important source of raw material for the manufacture of greenstone ground-edge axes, which were traded over a wide area of south-east Australia. 

The mini-bus tour takes place on Saturday, 24 November from 9–10.45am, and departs from the front of the Lancefield Guest House, 71 Main Road.

The event is presented in partnership with Extinct—Lancefield Megafauna Festival.

They’re considered adorable, furry and icons of the Australian bush, yet the humble koala faces significant threats.

Come along to a discussion on Friday 7 December from 10am–1pm at Hanging Rock Reserve to find out why koalas are so unique, and how you can help protect them on your property.

Stick around following the talk and join Council’s rangers for the annual koala count—a citizen science survey aimed at finding out more about the reserve’s koala population.

For more information on the events, or to book, visit environment events or call (03) 5421 9660.