Wildflower Walk & Photo Competition
DATE: Sunday October 18
TIME: 10.00 AM for 10.15 start. 5-7km Walk duration is approximately 3.5 hrs.
LOCATION: Central Highlands (wherever we can find wildflowers)
WALK LEADER: Gib Wettenhall
DESCRIPTION:
The traditional GDTA Wildflower Walk is a ramble around an area where wildflowers are expected to be in abundance. We will spend the time finding, identifying and photographing wildflowers. Someone will explain the phone app iNaturalist. which we can use as a tool to identify the flowers we find. And if iNaturalist can’t figure it out, we will have local naturalist Tanya Loos as a backup. Take the time to add the app to your phone before you come on the walk and develop a little skill in it’s use.
Two bottles of Bests wine have been donated by Gib Wettenhall for the best photos taken on the day and posted on the GDTA Facebook page. Photo judging will be by Tim Bach and Gib who are trustworthy, honest and incorruptible. Composition, creativity and focus are fundamental criteria. Wildflowers should be native species indigenous to the area. Points also for unique or rare species. Get out your camera, figure out the Macro setting and practise taking some photos before the walk.
This walk does not involve a lot of fancy footwork, distance or difficult terrian. It’s more about staring intently at what’s beneath your feet.
The location, in the vicinity of Daylesford or Castlemaine, will be selected in the week prior with expert input from naturalist, Tanya Loos. Registrants will be advised by email by Friday, Oct 16, of the exact meeting place.
DIFFICULTY: The walk is rated Easy. The overall elevation gain is less than 200m.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: If you are ill on the day of the walk, please stay at home. It will be mid-spring so keep an eye on the expected weather. Please call or text the walk leader if you are unable to attend. Note that the GDTA Heat policy applies and that the walk leader may cancel the walk at short notice of extreme weather is expected or the fire danger is high.
GUEST MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE: The walk is free to members and associated clubs and open to non-members. For non-members, a $10 fee is payable for insurance cover under the Bushwalking Victoria insurance policy. Please note that children under 5 years cannot be covered by this policy.
BRING: It is recommended, you carry a personal first aid kit, your own medication, water bottles, sun screen and personal hiking gear (sun glasses, walking sticks, small pack, etc). Wear clothing appropriate for the predicted weather conditions on the day. Bring light refreshments and Lunch for breaks. And make sure you bring your smart phone or camera.
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential and open 2 weeks before the walk. Registration link is https://www.gdt.org.au/events/wildflower-walk-1810
If the walk is full, you can elect to be put on the waiting list. You will be emailed if a space becomes available. You have 24hrs before the space is withdrawn and offered to the next on the list.You may cancel your booking by returning to this page and clicking the cancel button. This will free up a space for other walkers. If the walk is full, you can elect to be put on the waiting list. You will be emailed if a space becomes available. You have 24hrs before the space is withdrawn and offered to the next on the list.
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