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Whale Watching Picnic with Dr Vanessa Pirotta

Whale watching season in Sydney has begun, and thousands of humpback whales are already travelling north on the East Australian Current ‘highway’  straight past Waverley. They are migrating to warmer waters to breed and feed so that they can build up fat and survive their return to the colder Southern Ocean. Join internationally recognised whale expert, Dr Vanessa Pirotta, author of the Humpback Highway, to watch and learn about these amazing creatures as they pass by Waverley’s intertidal marine protected area and the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve. Dr Vanessa Pirotta, author of the Humpback Highway will be hosting this event and…

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National Tree Day at Marks Park

Spend the morning outdoors, planting native shrubs, taking part in nature craft, yoga and meditation at Marks Park, in celebration of National Tree Day Join the local community  to restore coastal habitat in Marks Park for National Tree Day. Immerse yourself in nature for the morning with nature craft, yoga and mediation! We will be planting small native shrubs and ground covers consistent with the coastal vegetation that provides habitat to small birds like the Superb fairy wren. Please book into one of two time slots to take part so we can manage numbers. SCHEDULE 10.00am – 11.15am Planting session…

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