Visitors to the Bellarine Rail Trail and Drysdale’s Lake Lorne will be able to learn more about the area after new signs were installed last week.
The signs were launched through the efforts of Bellarine Catchment Network and Bellarine Landcare Group, and supported through the Bellarine Community Health, City of Greater Geelong and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners.
The signs tell important stories at key spots along the much-loved rail trail that is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.
“The information on these signs help the community engage more deeply with the culture and natural world of the Bellarine,” Bellarine Landcare Group’s Kate Lockhart said.
“We are grateful to work with the Wadawurrung to acknowledge the cultural importance of Lake Lorne, and to share the stories of the birdlife, importance of the trees along the trail, and beauty of the wildflowers.”
Last week’s sign launch was attended by 30 people at Lake Lorne with Birdlife Bellarine Peninsula’s Adrienne Hemmingway leading a birdwatch where 23 species of birds were observed.
“We are proud to support activities that encourage the community to get out and connect with nature, providing benefit to our local natural environment and individual health and wellbeing,” Healthy Communities Planner, Bellarine Community Health Zoe Taylor said.
“We congratulate Bellarine Landcare and partners on the completion of such a wonderful project for our community.”
