THE weather didn’t dampen spirits on Thursday as visitors and locals descended on Fat Rocks along the coastline with Mike Cleeland for Bunurong Environment Centre’s Rockpool Rambling session.
Young and mature learnt about Victoria’s amazing marine life and explored the magical rock pools and delicate marine ecosystems of the Bunurong coast at low tide.
Sea stars, anemones, elephant snails, sea weeds and chitons were all spotted with the event concluded moments before the rain descended from above.
As participants meandered along the shore, Mike, an expert marine guide and paleontologist, brought the intricacies of the coastal ecosystem to life. His keen observations and insightful commentary tuned each rockpool into a miniature universe, teeming with marine life waiting to be discovered. Participants delighted in their discoveries.
The Bunurong Environment Centre’s commitment to environmental education shone through as attendees gained a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving these coastal habitats.
Future events over the school holidays by South Gippsland Conservation Society’s Bunurong Coast Education include:
Today (Tuesday, January 23): Dinosaur Discover at Eagles Nest 1 pm
Thursday January 25: Dinosaur Discover at The Caves 3.30pm
Thursday January 25: Wildlife if the Night – Spotlighting 8pm
Saturday January 27: Native Plants and Animals 9.30am
Saturday January 27: Making Art from Nature 10.30am
Saturday January 27: Dinosaurs – Palaeo Laboratory 12pm
Monday January 29: Dinosaur Discover – the amazing Koolasuchus 9.30am
For more information visit sgcs.org.au.
