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102 Stawell Street South,
Eureka VIC 3350

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  • Wed 23 Sep

11am–12pm

$5 per person

$5 child. Accompanying adults free of charge.

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Come along on a water bug hunt. Become a water scientist these school holidays, with the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority's (CMA) River Detectives program. You will use field testing equipment to discover fascinating creatures living beneath the surface of Lake Penhalluriack, in the beautiful Eureka Memorial Gardens.

This activity is perfect for children aged 6 to 12 years. Participants must be supervised by an adult guardian or carer. All equipment provided. Wet weather clothing including gumboots are recommended.

River Detectives and the Corangamite CMA Citizen Science program are supported by Central Highlands Water.

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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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