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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T100000
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URL:https://www.gdt.org.au/events/wildflower-walk-1810
SUMMARY:Annual Wildflower Walk 1810
DESCRIPTION:\n\nAnnual Wildflower Walk and Photo Competition\n\nDATE: Sun O
 ctober 18\n\nTIME: 10.00 AM for 10.15 start. 5-7km Walk duration is approx
 imately 3.5 hrs.\n\nLOCATION: Castlemaine environs\n\nWALK LEADER: Gib Wet
 tenhall\n\nDESCRIPTION:\n\nThe traditional GDTA Wildflower Walk is a rambl
 e around an area where wildflowers are expected to be in abundance. We wil
 l spend the time finding\, identifying and photographing wildflowers. Some
 one 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 th
 e app to your phone before you come on the walk and develop a little skill
  in it's use.\n\nTwo bottles of Bests wine have been donated by Gib Wetten
 hall for the best photos taken on the day and posted on the GDTA Facebook 
 page. Photo judging will be by Tim and Gib who are trustworthy\, honest an
 d incorruptible. Composition\, creativity and focus are fundamental criter
 ia. Wildflowers should be native species indigenous to the area. Points al
 so for unique or rare species. Get out your camera\, figure out the Macro 
 setting and practise taking some photos before the walk.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe loc
 ation\, in the vicinity of Castlemaine\, will be selected in the week prio
 r with expert input from naturalist\, Tanya Loos. Registrants will be advi
 sed by email by Friday\, Oct 16\, of the exact meeting place.\n\nDIFFICULT
 Y: The walk is rated Easy. The overall elevation gain is less than 200 m.\
 n\nHEALTH 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. Ple
 ase call or text the walk leader if you are unable to attend. Note that th
 e 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.\n
 \nGUEST MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE: The walk is free to members and associat
 ed clubs  and open to non-members. For non-members\, a $10 fee is payable
  for insurance cover under the Bushwalking Victoria insurance policy. Plea
 se note that children under 5 years cannot be covered by this policy.\n\nB
 RING: It is recommended\, you carry a personal first aid kit\, your own me
 dication\, water bottles\, sun screen and personal hiking gear (sun glasse
 s\, walking sticks\, small pack\, etc). Wear clothing appropriate for the 
 predicted weather conditions on the day. Bring light refreshments and Lunc
 h for breaks. And make sure you bring your smart phone or camera.\n\nBOOKI
 NGS: Bookings are essential and open 2 weeks before the walk. You may canc
 el 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 becom
 es available. You have 24hrs before the space is withdrawn and offered to 
 the next on the list.\n\nApproximate Location Here\nTo Login to your accou
 nt LOGIN\nBack to List of Events Click Here\n\n\n
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