Name: Koala Conservation Day - Transplanting koala seedlings!
Start: 2021-02-27T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2022-03-19T14:00:00+11:00
Location: Anakie General Store

Koala Conservation Day - Transplanting koala seedlings!

The purposes of the organisation are:to protect and enhance the natural environment by:re-establishing and maintaining the natural habitats of koalas and other native wildlife,removing weeds from the natural habitats of koalas & other native wildlife,educating the public about the conservation of koalas and other native wildlife, and their natural habitats,promoting biodiversity through planting native plant and tree species in areas in which they are no longer found or are no longer abundant,undertaking and supporting research into koalas in their natural habitat, andpromoting public debate regarding environmental conservation and environmental law and policy in Australia to support the protection of koalas and their natural habitat.Koala Clancy Foundation Incorporated ABN 70916478501 is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.http://koalaclancyfoundation.org.au

Koala Clancy Foundation

Help us transplant koala tree seedlings for the future of koalas!

Anakie General Store

<h2>Feel the need for some social distancing in the outdoors, with nature? </h2>On our Koala Conservation Days: Transplanting you will:<ul><li>Spend the whole time outdoors connecting with nature</li></ul><ul><li>Help create a new environment for koalas </li></ul><ul><li>Learn about growing trees for koalas</li></ul><ul><li>Help us save wild koalas in the You Yangs and the Western Plains </li></ul>UPDATE due to Covid-19: Please note that this activity is complying with Covid-Safe guidelines. We are no longer providing use of shared binoculars or gardening gloves, and all participants must bring a reusable drinking cup if they want coffee or tea.  CIty pick-up location is now: Travelodge Southbank 9 Riverside Quay, SouthbankPlease note that face-covering is recommended outdoors when a physical distance of 1.5m cannot be maintained. All guests will be vaccine certificate checked, and may be thermometer checked upon arriving. Temperature must be equal to or less than 37.3° C to participate in the day. If you don&#x27;t feel comfortable with having your temperature checked, please contact our team before booking your ticket.----Help us to transplant seedlings for the future of koalas! It is the time to start transplanting seedlings sown as seeds 6/7 weeks earlier. Seeds planted earlier in Summer have now germinated and need to be transplanted into individual pots to grow stronger. During this activity, you will be given the chance to rotate through different tasks: washing pots, filling pots with soil &amp; transplanting seedlings of our koala trees for the year: River Red Gums, Grey Box &amp; Red Box gum trees and others. Our team will look after them until they are big enough to be planted by our volunteers in the winter months (June, July &amp; August) around a river near the You Yangs, so that Koala babies can have a home!Join us on a special edition of our Koala Conservation Days and be prepared to get your hands dirty. It&#x27;s fun and easy, and everyone can help - no matter how old you are!Transplanting is very rewarding and requires no experience at all.This activity takes up most of the day. If there&#x27;s time, there may be a visit to the Brisbane Ranges with a guide to look for koalas. There is no guarantee of seeing koalas on this walk. Cost: Locals: $30 adults, $20 children/student/concession (Children must be accompanied by an adult)Tourists: $120 *This small donation goes directly back to koalas and allows us to keep doing the amazing research and hands-on work we do.  The nature experience we provide is educational and unique. For more information about the volunteer costs please read <a href="https://koalaclancy.wordpress.com/2017/07/11/how-and-why-it-costs-to-volunteer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this blog</a>.The meeting place for the day is Anakie General Store 2153 Ballan Rd, Anakie VIC at 9:00am, we will then travel as a group to the location of the event. As this location is a private property, please meet us at the designated spot as we do not share the final address. If you can&#x27;t get to Anakie General Store we offer a city transport add on to your ticket for $5. The meeting place is the Travelodge Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank Pick up time is 7:45am. Please arrive before 7:45am. We may not be able to wait for you if you are running late. Please purchase both a normal ticket and the city transport add on.* This is a subsidized event for locals, however, we welcome tourists to join and spend a day with locals. Please book the tourist ticket if you do not reside in Victoria.FAQsWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event?Transport from the city is available, please book the city transport add on in addition to your ticket. The meeting place is Travelodge Southbank in Southbank at 7:45am. Please arrive before 7:45am as we do not have too much time to wait if you are running late. <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cvSFYuJPHWF2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Those driving themselves please meet at Anakie General Store, 2153 Ballan Rd, Anakie VIC 322 at 9:00am. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early as we cannot wait for late arrivals. Why are tourist tickets more expensive than locals?This is a subsidized event intended to educate locals (Victorian residents). Ticket prices do not cover costs, but are subsidized to encourage locals.  We welcome international and interstate visitors but ask that they pay the true cost of the experience, so that koalas get the maximum benefit from their visit. Koala Clancy Foundation is a not for profit, fully registered charity. We do not get government grants to cover our costs. What should I bring?Drinking water, a hat, packed lunch, keep-cup for coffee or tea, binoculars, camera, gardening gloves, sunscreen and insect repellant. Note: due to Covid-19 restrictions you must bring your own gloves, binoculars, food and a drinking mug. Can I participate more than once?Yes! We always encourage volunteers to participate in as many conservation days as they can! If you&#x27;ve done the summer activity, why not come back in winter for some tree planting to plant the seedlings you helped to transplant?If you are planning on coming multiple time consider becoming a member of the Koala Clancy Foundation. This entitles you to unlimited participation in the conservation days for the year and is great value!Membership prices: Adult $100, Family $200, Student $50. Click TICKETS to see this option or head to our <a href="https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/about/kcf-membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KCF membership page</a>How can I support from far away?These days can only run thanks to the generosity of people like you. Your donations are very much appreciated. For $600 you can sponsor the whole day. For $100 you can sponsor a volunteer to plant trees on your behalf. For $50 you can pay for 10 trees. Click TICKETS to donate or go to our <a href="https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/donate" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KCF website.</a> .Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?Please email us if you have any questions: info@koalaclancyfoundation.org.au03 9646 8249Can I update my registration information?Please email us if your contact details change.What is the refund policy?Your ticket is non-refundable.Are children welcome?Yes, children of 5 years and over who are able to be quiet around the koalas and enjoy being in the bush are welcome to join but must be accompanied by an adult.Can I bring my dog/cat/pet?No, pets are not allowed.  The private property you will be visiting is a wildlife zone and does not accept pets. You cannot leave them in the car either.  <a href="https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Koala Clancy Foundation</a> incorporated is a not for profit registered charity.  Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours &amp; Wildlife Research are a mission-driven social enterprise which supports Koala Clancy Foundation.

91��Ƭ��

Koala Conservation Day - Transplanting koala seedlings!

More events from Koala Clancy Foundation

Discover more events from Koala Clancy Foundation, from Charity & Causes to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Anakie and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

91��Ƭ��

Koala Conservation Day - Transplanting koala seedlings!

More events from Koala Clancy Foundation

Discover more events from Koala Clancy Foundation, from Charity & Causes to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Anakie and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.