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Date(s) - 22/06/2019
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm

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The Winter Solstice Lantern Walk at Wingham Brush Nature Reserve is an annual community event held by the Manning River Turtle Conservation Group on or as close to the winter solstice as possible.

The Lantern Walk aims to bring the community together and raise awareness about the endangered Manning River helmeted turtle (also known as Purvis’ turtle). It is free, and is popular with families.

The event starts at 5.15 pm on the banks of the Manning River at Wingham Brush. A short informative talk will be presented by a special guest working in research and conservation of the Manning River turtle, after which we will watch the grey-headed flying foxes flying out of their camp in Wingham Brush to feed for the night – a spectacular sight.

We will wait until the majority of the bats have left, so that we do not disturb them in their camp, and then proceed to wend our way through the Nature Reserve by lantern light, respectfully and quietly.

BYO lantern, or buy one on the night for $2 (but be aware there are limited supplies).

STRICTLY NO NAKED FLAMES and NO DOGS ALLOWED.

If you are able, park your cars at Central Park as the Lantern Walk will conclude with a lap around the park.

The Manning River Turtle Conservation Group is a not-for-profit group auspiced by Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc.

Funds raised from the sale of lanterns goes toward covering the cost of holding the event, and to programs for conservation of the Manning River helmeted turtle.