NEWS FLASH: Wirraminna Weather Station

The Wirraminna Weather Station is currently operating for the Burrumbuttock Public School and Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre only. We are currently working through the logistics for the live weather data to be exported from our secure school website systems so that the general public can access.This should only be days away. Stay tuned….

Dam almost full

After many years of dry weather our Wetlands are looking fantastic after wonderful late autumn rains. Our main dam is nearing capacity, see below

RabbitScan

Rabbits are Australia’s worst invasive pest and are increasing their range and numbers again. We need your help to find and map wild rabbits anywhere in Australia, during RabbitScan Month, May 2009.

It will only take a few minutes of your time and will be a valuable and significant contribution to dealing with this threat. How? Take a walk or drive in your local area, or visit a local park, oval, farm or reserve, have a look and let us know what you find at www.rabbitscan.net.au.

Governor-General Visits Wirraminna

The 21st October 2008 will be remembered as one of the proudest days for our volunteer run facility when we were honoured with a visit by Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor- General of the Commonwealth of Australia. The Governor-General inspected our new Environmental Education Centre and was taken on a tour to see first hand students engaging in cross-curriculum lessons. Ms Bryce described her visit as “inspiring” in a recent letter to the school principal following her visit.

Wirraminna Ghosts - Our disappearing native animals

We have updated the school resources section to include a new download titled Wirraminna Ghosts - Our disappearing native animals. This great piece of work provides information on some of the native animals that used to live in the Wirraminna area that we hope to get back by providing the right habitat. Make sure you check it out along with the other great resources we have for you to enjoy!

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