Wed 14 Oct · 11:30am
Serendip Sanctuary · Lara
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Join us as we visit 3 precious native grassland fragments managed by the City, and discover the endangered plants and animals that inhabit them.
On the tour, Dr Emily Scicluna from the University of Melbourne will be sharing her research journey into Fat-tailed Dunnarts, the last remaining small mammal in Victoria’s grasslands. You'll find out more about the threats to our native grasslands and actions taken to save them from degradation.
Pack your lunch, your walking shoes and your curiousity.
Native grasslands are one of the most threatened vegetation communities in Victoria. It is estimated there is less than 1% of their original extent remaining. The City of Greater Geelong manages only a handful of reserves that support native grasslands.
What to bring:
a packed lunch
sturdy footwear suitable for uneven terrain and long grass
water
sunscreen
wide-brimmed hat
long pants and
long sleeve top
Meet at the Serendip Sanctuary carpark. Arrive at 11:30am to have a wander around the new sensory garden there. Bus tour leaves at 12:00pm sharp and will return to the Sanctuary at 2:30 pm.
Registrations are essential. To book your place, click the link to our ticketing page below.
Quick answers
When is Native Grassland Bus Tour - Geelong Nature Week?
Wed 14 Oct 2026, 11:30am.
Where is it?
Serendip Sanctuary, Lara, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On geelongcity.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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