H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Victoria. If you see sick or dead birds on the Peninsula, avoid contact and record what you see. Report it online or via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
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Friends Groups are community members who volunteer their time to protect and enhance the native plants, Animalss and biodiversity values in their local bushland reserve. Once a month the volunteers come together at working bees and participate in a number of activities such as weeding, planting, monitoring, applying for grants and undertaking citizen science projects. The Shire works closely with FOLKLAW, providing support, training, advice and equipment. No experience required, just turn up!To find out when FOLKLAW are holding their next working bee in Koala Reserve, Somers.Contact the Shires Natural Systems team on 1300 850 600.