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SUMMARY:Platy-Project Field Event 12 September 2026\, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had that magical moment of spotting a platypus in the wild? \nJoin us at this event to learn where to look for\, and how spot\, platypus in the wild for this great #CitizenScience project\, a partnership with ACF\, UNSW\, Centre for Ecosystem Science\, and Platypus Conservation Initiative. \nACF-AWR is excited to be hosting events again in 2026 for the wonderful citizen science platy-project. \nJoin us and help researchers understand more about this elusive animal and how we can better protect it. \nWhen: 12 September\, 10:30 am \nWhere: Pfeiffer Wines\, 167 Distillery Rd.\, Wahgunyah\, Victoria \nWhat we’ll be doing: \n\nWelcome from our winery host\, Kylie\nAn introductory talk from Anne\, Pfeiffer Wines\, who will talk about the Platypus family that lives nearby and show us her pictures.\nThen\, we’ll talk through the best ways to spot a platypus and how to not get tricked by other creatures;\nWe’ll practise our platy spotting skills with a walk around the area to identify the best platy spotting habitat; and\nWe’ll also net and look at the water bugs (if possible) to see what platypus food is in the area.\nBYO picnic lunch or purchase something from Pfeiffer Wines (check if you need to order a day or more before the event) to enjoy with like-minded people as we watch for platypus.\n\nBYO Picnic Lunch options\nFor those who prefer to have their lunch provided\, the winery can offer:\n– a grazing plate for four [@$30] which includes:\na selection of cheeses with dry biscuits\, olives and cabana.\n– or a Picnic Hamper for two [@$150] which includes:\nHouse Baked Baguette. Spiced Eggplant\, Milawa Cheese\, Smoked Trout Mousse\nand Gooramadda Olives. Chicken Terrine and Peach Chutney. Sliced Mustard\nRubbed Rare Beef with Rocket\, Roasted Tomatoes and Béarnaise Sauce\, Baby\nPotato\, Caper and Red Onion Salad. A slice of delicious cake.\nHampers must be order with the winery at least one day in advance.\nFor anyone needing assistance with transport\, please let us know in advance to help us\norganise car-pooling arrangements.\n\n\n\nYou may want to then invest time to watch and wait for a platypus to reveal itself at the end of the event. \nBring clothes suitable for the weather and anything else you need to enjoy the day. \nWe can’t promise you will see a platypus\, but you’ll be well equipped to keep looking for platypus at your nearest river or creek to help researchers understand more about this incredible creature and help prevent further declines in their numbers. \nJoin us at our upcoming platy-project event!   \nLet us know if you would like us to attempt to get a car pool ride for you by emailing acf.awr@gmail.com. We can’t promise\, but we’ll try our best. \nRSVP as soon as possible so you don’t miss out.  Places are limited to ensure the event is safe and the best experience for all of us. \nImage: Young platypus on a log in McMahons Creek\, Yarra Ranges\, Victoria. Credit: Doug Gimesy.
URL:https://ecoportal.net.au/event/platy-project-field-event-12-september-2026-10-30-am-12-30-pm/
LOCATION:Check the event listing for venue details\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACF Community Albury Wodonga Region (ACF-AWR)":MAILTO:acf.awr@gmail.com
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