May 2008
Last week Richard & I saw a young Platypus in the Werribee River.
It looked to be about 30cm long. We were watching it for some time. We saw it surface several times until it decided it didn't like the look of us.
After all the disturbance along the river over the last year or so it is a good sign to see a platypus here.
No photo unfortunately. It would have been an easy photo but we had no camera!
Daryl Akers
Complied by Daryl Akers and Frances Overmars 18/12/06
Photographs by Ian Bell (Click on a thumbnail image to view enlarged images)
Members from both the Melton Environment Group and Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Groups, their families, friends and visitors enjoyed their evening at Mt. Rothwell Sanctuary.
Cr. Bob and Denise Fairclough from the City of Wyndham formed part of the group, as well as Linda Bradburn from the Shire of Melton.
On Friday 22nd August PLEG’s Frances Overmars was awarded Wyndham City’s Environment & Sustainability Award at a gala presentation evening, yet again demonstrating the hard work done by people in this region in protecting our natural environment.
The award states:
‘Frances has dedicated over 30 years to protecting & enhancing Wyndham City’s biodiversity through on-ground work, provision of advice, & facilitation of community events, groups & educational resources. In particular, she is a very active member of the Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group.’
A gorgeous Outdoor Classroom on the Werribee River
Since 2005, Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group and Western Water have restored three kilometres of the Werribee River Volcanic Gorge from the Toolern Creek to Pinkerton Flat.