You often hear the Arid Recovery staff speaking of their cheeky burrowing bettongs and their elusive bilbies, but have you ever actually seen one? Arid Recovery is offering Roxby Downs locals the opportunity to see these threatened species and help to raise money for the Roxby Downs Community Postie Bash.
The evening of Saturday April 28th, Arid Recovery is inviting you to take a look at what goes on behind the fence after dark. Usually receiving tourists on their sunset tours, Volunteer and Community Coordinator, Hannah Spronk, thought it was time that locals had the opportunity to experience some of the native wildlife.
With so many new people coming to town Arid Recovery thought it would be great for them to meet some of the critters we are always talking about. The staff have decided to enter a team called the Crash Bandicoots into the local Community Postie Bash and thought this event would be something different as a fundraiser for the local community.
The Arid Recovery gate will be opened for arrivals from 4:30pm- 5pm with the night wrapping up by approximately 9pm. Entry is just $10 and children under 12 are free.
Visitors will be able to take a tour through different vegetation types, making their way to the viewing platform to enjoy an outback sunset.
As it becomes dark the reserve begins to come alive, with critters climbing out from their homes. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a spotlight walk to the nocturnal hide where they will have the opportunity to spot the burrowing bettongs, hopping mice and even a shy bilby!
Visitors will need to wear enclosed shoes and long pants. A water bottle and torch will be handy and a keen eye is a must. A sausage sizzle will be available on the night for a gold coin. All proceeds will go towards the Roxby Downs Postie Bash raising money for youth and health services. For more information or to register your interest call (08) 8671 8282.
