Locals can spend the morning on December 5 catching carp at the Cohuna Garden Park and enjoying a barbecue lunch, or canoeing on the serene waters of Reedy Lagoon on the Gunbower Forest floodplain, all free of charge.
“Everyone loves a great day’s fishing, and getting rid of the rabbits of our rivers is the cherry on top,” North Central Catchment Management Authority project delivery executive manager Rachel Murphy said.
“Register from 10am, start fishing from 10.30am, and enjoy lunch on us at 12.30pm.
“There are lots of prizes on offer, and you can learn a bit about the fish in our waterways as well.
“It’s a great day and a lot of fun.”
Locals will also have a chance to #GoToGunbower this year and see the difference water for the environment is making to the forest wetlands.
“Canoeing on Reedy Lagoon is a great way to see the beauty of the wetland, and the vegetation and bird life that makes the area so special,” Ms Murphy said.
“We’ll supply the canoes, and you can spend an hour and a half taking in one of the most stunning spots in the region.
Many of the wetlands in the lower Gunbower Forest have been inundated through a combination of environmental flows and the recent high river flows down the Murray.
“Give us a call on 03 5448 7124 to book, meet us at the Gateway Information Centre at 10am and we’ll car pool into the forest,” Ms Murphy said.
Canoeists must by at least 13 years old.
Proof of double COIVD-19 vaccination is required for both events.
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