Whipstick Loop Flora and Fauna 2206
Whipstick Loop Flora and Fauna Foray
DATE: Sun June 22
TIME: 10.00 AM for 10.15 start. Walk duration is approximately 4 hrs.
LOCATION: Blackwood, Garden of St Erth
WALK LEADER: Tanya Loos (Assistant Leader: Tim Bach m: 0409 232 572)
DESCRIPTION: The focus of this walk is on the flora and fauna of a Central Victorian Uplands region characterised by open eucalypt forest and temperate rainforest. This walk will be led by noted naturalist, author and environmental consultant, Tanya Loos. If you’ve never had a walk with Tanya,
come prepared for an enjoyable, easy ramble with lots of stops to look and listen The walk starts and finishes at the Garden of St Erth in Blackwood and offers the possibility of lunch or a cup of tea at the Garden Café at the end of the walk.
DIFFICULTY: This 6km loop walk is rated Medium. The track is well made but may be wet and slippery in places. There are some short, steep ascents and possible obstacles.
AMMENITIES: There are toilets at the start of the walk.
DOGS: Dogs are allowed on this walk but must be kept on a leash at all times.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: If you are ill on the day of the walk, please stay at home. It will be early Autumn so keep an eye on the expected weather, we cancel events at late notice if too hot, fire bans etc. Please call or text Tim Bach (m: 0409 232 572) if you are unable to attend.
GUEST MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE: The walk is free to members 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 refreshments for morning tea and a light lunch.
BOOKINGS: Bookings are essential and open 2 weeks before the walk. 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 You have 24hrs before the space is withdrawn and offered to the next on the list.
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