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Celebrate Biodiversity Month this Sunday at the Tennyson Dunes

Celebrate biodiversity month this Sunday at the Tennyson Dunes with their family-friendly open day.

The beachside Conservation Reserve, Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes, will host a family-friendly Open Day to learn about its unique and important ecosystem this Sunday, 26 September. 

Photo credit: Friends of the Tennyson Dunes

Visitors can enjoy a range of FREE fun and educational activities, including guided tours, activities for the kids, a native coastal plant sale, environmental friendly gift stalls plus a BBQ for all.

Nick Crouch, On-ground Works Coordinator for the Tennyson Dunes Group who are organising the open day, said, “There’s something for everyone! Children will love the interactive fun activities on offer and the guided tours are hugely popular with people of all ages. Visitors hear from experts the incredible stories that nature provides us with in this unique location.” 

This important coastal ecosystem spans over 22 hectares but represents just a small percentage of what used to be here. It was declared a conservation reserve in 2015 to help protect the delicate reserve and its inhabitants. 

A 1.5km Discovery Trail gives visitors the opportunity to explore the dunes, with a free app that acts as a guide along the way to share the dune’s history, stories from Kaurna elders and expert insights about the dune’s native plants and animals. 

Top tips to enjoy the Conservation Reserve and keep it safe: 

· Listen and look out for Singing honeyeater birds, Painted Dragon lizards and Nankeen Kestrels. 

· Smell the beautiful perfume and enjoy the vibrant colours of native plants. 

· Buy the popular book Tennyson Dunes: too good to lose. Funds raised will help conserve the dunes. 

· Keep to the paths to protect the delicate ecosystem. 

· Take only rubbish and memories home with you. Please leave flowers, plants and animals in their home where they belong.

Details:
What: Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Open Day

When: Sunday 26th September, 10am-3pm

Where: Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve on Military Road, Tennyson. 

To sign up for a FREE guided tour and find out more visit the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes website.

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