Nature Journalling & Slender Tree Fern Walk

Prom Coast Ecolink in partnership with Gippsland Threatened Species Action Group and Tarwin River Forest, invite you to join us for a guided journalling session. 

There will be a botanist and artist tutor present to guide you through your observations while we move through this remarkable setting. 

WHEN: Saturday, 19th October, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE : Tarwin River Forest, Turtons Creek, South Gippsland (address details to follow)

BRING : Water bottles, snacks and your preferred journalling tools (artist pads, pencils, charcoal, pens or markers or your camera). Optional BYO picnic lunch to have around the campfire after the session.

WHAT TO WEAR: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and a rain jacket (it's a rainforest!)

Important note: this lush property is home to waterways and damp fern settings. As leeches may be found in this environment, it is advised to wear long sleeves, long pants, and long socks.

ACCESSIBILITY: The campfire site all-abilities accessible, however the tree fern walk is on a medium-grade track with fairly steep and muddy sections. 

COST: While this is a FREE event, donations will be warmly accepted to help cover costs

Your contact for this event is Anda Banikos, 0409 180 595

About Tarwin River Forest:

Mountain ash, messmate and blackwood make up the tall canopy. The river, creeks and gullies are filled with ferns, including the critically endangered slender tree-fern. It is home to many important animal species such as the gang-gang, long-nosed bandicoots, Strzelecki koala, platypus, superb lyrebirds, and the powerful owl.

Stuart and Victoria's property is a conservation forest stewardship managed for carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and water. It is one of the largest properties under conservation covenant in South Gippsland.  This forest is unique and endangered. 

For more information visit: www.tarwinriverforest.com.au

Hope to see you there !

The photo featured above is a participant's amazing work from our last Nature Journalling Session in November 2023 in the Hoddle Range Flora Reserve, Fish Creek