Gliders will take centre stage at Campaspe River Reserve in Rochester from 7.30pm on Saturday, March 27, courtesy of Strathallan Family Landcare.
It will be a spectacle worth watching under the stars, with the shy nocturnal animals only known to come out to feed at night.
Presented as part of Earth Hour — a movement supporting positive change for the environment — Strathallan Family Care’s Veronica Groat said the night was put on to give the public a rare glimpse of the endangered species.
“Strathallan Family Landcare have held this event specifically on Earth Hour for the past three years,” she said.
“The aim is to view the gliders in their natural habitat. Three species — the squirrel glider, sugar glider and the feathertail glider — are known to live in this part of northern Victoria.”
Strathallan Family Landcare has worked tirelessly to keep the extraordinary little creatures in the community.
“Strathallan Family Landcare group have been building and installing nest boxes for the endangered gliders for almost 10 years,” Ms Groat said.
“Over 300 nesting boxes have been installed along the Campaspe River from Rochester, through Echuca to Victoria Park where the river meets the Murray River.
“The local community are very proud of this little species, a squirrel glider (Allan from Strathallan) has pride of place on a silo in the middle of the township of Rochester.”
Ms Groat said numbers were limited to 10 people, with bookings essential.
Those interested can call or text their details to 0408 575 344.
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