School holidays means late nights, and what better way to spend a late night than armed with a torch in the bushland of Eynesbury?
From 7pm on October 5, locals in Melbourne’s west can wander among wildlife on the Woodland Night Walk with the Eynesbury Environment Group.
President Chris Lunadi said attendees can expect to see everything from “spiders to stars” while strolling through the Grey Box Forest for the guided spotlight tour.
“We are looking for a variety of nocturnal animals: owls, possums, bats, and more,” he said.
“It’s a special forest… it’s not everyday you get to explore at night-time and see critters that come out after dark.
“It is a great opportunity for people to see the wildlife that emerges after we flick the TV on or go to bed.”
The 90 minute walk, which takes place every year, is a popular school holiday event and open for anyone to come along and enjoy a ‘relaxed’ evening.
“We’ve had everyone from little toddlers to elderly people [come]; families get a real kick out of the experience,” said Mr Lunadi.
Eynesbury Environment Group is made up of volunteers who come together “out of a love and desire” to raise awareness of the special and unique natural environment.
“It is a rapidly growing community now and we want to help them connect with the natural areas,” said Mr Lunadi.
“Our goal is for those on the night walk to develop an appreciation for the woodlands, because there is a whole world that goes on out there.”
The tour meets outside the Eynesbury General Store, located on 473 Eynesbury Road, and people are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing.
RSVP: eynesbury.environment.group@gmail.com
