Gamay Rangers Talk - Caring for Sea Country
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Gamay Rangers Talk - Caring for Sea Country

Learn about Gamay (Botany Bay) from local first nations rangers and how you can do your bit to love our bay!

By Bayside Council

Date and time

Sat, 7 Dec 2024 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Location

Sanoni Avenue Sandringham - car park adjacent to Georges River 16ft Sailing Club

Sanoni Avenue Sandringham, NSW 2219 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This years Summer Foreshore Program asks residents and visitors to 'Love Our Bay' by:

  • Respecting our seagrass habitat,
  • Saying no to single-use plastic, and
  • Reporting unsafe jetski behaviour.

By adopting these behaviours you will be helping protect the beautiful flora, fauna and incredible marine life that call our bay home.

Join us on Saturday the 7th of December, at Sanoni Avenue Sandringham (meeting point: carpark adjacent to Georges River 16ft Sailing Club) to hear from the Gamay Ranagers who will provide an educational talk about their unique knowlege of the bay, the important work they do caring for sea country, and what we can all do to show love for our bay.

Who are the Gamay Rangers?

The Gamay Rangers care for Country located on Gamay (Botany Bay) in Sydney, New South Wales.

The Ranger’s undertake natural and cultural resource management activities on cultural areas within Botany Bay and on conservation land owned by the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council. Activities of the Gamay Rangers include patrolling the waters of Botany Bay, marine mammal awareness and protection (especially the whale), cultural heritage protection and conservation, threatened species management, cultural and environmental awareness for recreational vessel operators and visitor experiences.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and learn more about how we can protect our beautiful sea country!

Frequently asked questions

What can I learn about at the event?

Gamay Rangers will explain how they are protecting and regenerating the Bay ‘Kamay’ with a focus on Respecting the environment and seagrasses ~ Safe fun, referring to behaviour around jetskis ~ People bringing reusables to avoid single use plastics, avoiding litter and microplastics pollution

Is this an all weather event?

Yes, bring a rain jacket or umbrella if rain is forecast

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