River Red Gum Tour - with Dr Wayne Atkinson

Sat 16 June 2007 - Sun 17 June 2007
7:45am - 8:00pm
Travelling from Melbourne via coach, departing the Victorian State Library,
La Trobe St
Melbourne
VIC
For bookings phone Vanessa (03) 9038 0888
$35 per person. This covers camping, travel and participation. Please arrange own food

Join Friends of the Earth and The Wilderness Society on an overnight trip to see the magnificent threatened red gum wetlands along the Murray River.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the ecological significance of red gum wetlands, and the cultural connections of the Yorta Yorta Nation Barmah-Millewa -- the largest river red gum forest in the world.

Dr Wayne Atkinson, Yorta Yorta elder, will lead us on a cultural tour of the area, and environmental experts will take guided walks of the forest.

Accommodation*
We will be staying at the Morning Glory River Resort near the Barmah-Millewa forest.  There are a variety of accommodation options available, including houses, cabins and camping.

*Getting there and back*
We will be travelling from Melbourne via coach, departing the Victorian State Library on La Trobe St at 8am on Saturday 16th June (please arrive no later than 7:45am). We will return the following evening.

*Cost* $35 per person. This covers camping, travel and participation. Please arrange your own food.

*Booking*
Places are limited so please book early by contacting Vanessa at The Wilderness Society
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