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Source: Wikimedia Commons – Coolart Homestead, Wetlands and Reserve by Lindy Buckley 18/7/14

Join us to explore Coolart Homestead, grounds and wetlands located on the Mornington Peninsula at Somers. The house is early Victorian dating from 1895 with formal gardens and many native and exotic plants.

After morning tea at Lisa Nutting’s house, walk or drive to nearby Coolart where we will assemble in the bird hide for a talk on the history of the property followed by an outline of the wetlands and work of the Friends of Coolart. Vegetables will be for sale from the community garden. You can then stroll around the property and have a glimpse inside the historic house. BYO lunch to enjoy at your leisure and maybe explore the coastal surroundings.

Meeting Place:       10 am Lisa Nutting’s house 50 Campsie Court, Somers – morning tea provided.  (Allow about 1 hour and 15 mins driving time from central Melbourne).

Drive/Walk:             10.45 am  approx. - 1.3 kms easy stroll or drive to Coolart Homestead,

Talks:                    11.30 am approx. in tiered seating bird hide

BYO:                      Walking shoes, lunch

COST:                    Free to members and friends but bookings essential so we can contact you if necessary.

NOTE: This is a rural property with some paths and uneven sections so you must be able to walk comfortably in all terrains.

Car-pooling from Melbourne encouraged.

Enquiries:  Wendy Dwyer 0408 340 967 Lisa Nutting 0418 590 891