January Update

4-YOUR -DIARY Pencil in Friday 11 February, 6pm – 7pm,Tuckey Room, Mandurah Council Chambers for another of the popular birding presentations follows national count day on Sunday 6 February

Clean Up Rivers - Sunday 27 February This effective and well organised clean up, is arranged by “Friends of the Rivers Peel “. The Murray and Serpentine Rivers clean up will be on Sunday the 27th of February. And yes, we do use our kayaks.

Water and Shorebird Sanctuaries D. Templeman has agreed to chair a meeting in late February to progress this initiative. Invitations will include, local bodies/ agencies, Mr. M. Cowper MLA and Hon Dr. K. Hames MLA

ON THE RADIO Tune in to 6MM between 9-10 am Fridays, for Department of Sport and Recreation's weekly Peel Region sport & rec promotions. You may even catch the Passionate Paddler’s contribution

2011 Waterbird ID Courses The two free 4-day courses include class work and field trips to local wetlands. Anyone who wants to register their interest please call Amanda Willmott on 0417 900 795 or email amanda.willmott@peel-harvey.org.au

Mandurah Duel Is a two course paddling race, estuary and ocean, starting at the same time and finishing at the same place, The Boardwalk. visit http:// mandurahduel.blogspot.com/

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