Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is on a mission to teach the community about the importance of sugar gliders and how to help support them.
As well as visits to schools where they help spread the word to students, CVA will shine a spotlight on these important, acrobatic mammals on a night-time walk at Prospect Creek, this Friday, December 17, 7.50-10pm.
Made possible with the support of Western Sydney Airport and Cumberland City Council, the walk will also allow participants to explore the wonders of the creek at night and learn about the wildlife corridor and the other nocturnal critters which call this place home.
CVA walk organiser David Jones says they are keen to help the public gain a greater understanding of what is in their own backyards.
“We want to inspire participants on the greater role they can play to support the environment,” he said.
“For example, sugar gliders are tree hollow dwellers and it takes 100 years to develop a hollow but there are things we can do to help their habitat including creating nesting boxes.”
Participants are asked to meet at the clubhouse at Long Street Park, 63 Long Street, Smithfield. Street parking is available.
With proof of vaccination required, bookings are essential by emailing DJones@cva.org.au.
