Switch off for Shearwaters
-- THIS EVENT HAS ALREADY OCCURED --
Saturday 13th of April 2024 11:30 am
‘Switch off for Shearwaters’ Campaign Launch
Join the Friends of Griffiths Island (FOGI) to celebrate the launch of the
Light Pollution Management Plan for Griffiths Island
Saturday 13 April 2024
Port Fairy Community House
11:30 am – 12 noon
As one of the 5 National projects funded by the federal government –
Reducing light pollution in Coastal Communities program 2023-4.
Our Short-tailed Shearwater Light Pollution Solutions program is set to create change:
Identifying light pollution sources for Short-tailed Shearwaters at Griffiths Island.
Co-designing solutions for light pollution in coastal habitats with Moyne Shire Council.
Helping the community understand the impact of light pollution on wildlife species.
We officially launch the ‘Switch off for Shearwaters’ campaign
and share the community education material for the community program.
We invite the community to become a Shearwater supporter
and learn how to undertake actions to help our fledglings on their first flights.
Overview of the launch:
11:30 am: FOGI president (Mike Herbert) and Welcome to country – Eastern Marr representative
11:40 am: Formal launch – FOGI representatives (Tracey Gray) and MSC (TBC)
11:45 am: Artwork launch – Young artist’s program work – thankyou and gifts
11:50 am: Management plan viewing – community education material viewing (tables)
12 noon: Close – light refreshments.
Contact: Tracey Gray
FOGI – fogipf@gmail.com.au
When
Saturday 13th of April 2024
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Where
Railway Place
Port Fairy,
VIC 3284
Contact
Sandra Herbert
fogipf@gmail.com
0409428832
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