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28 Feb

Insects of Melbourne Launch

  • Free
  • Talk

Welcome to the wonderful world of insects.

Hear from insect experts, academics and leaders taking action in the world of urban biodiversity and insect conservation.

Take a tour of the Test Garden with Fed Square’s Head Gardener, Russell Larke.

Visit stalls from insect organisations to learn how to protect our local critters, and grab your free copy of the Insects of Melbourne guide.

Light refreshments will be provided.

This is a collaborative initiative delivered by City of Melbourne, Fed Square and Heartscapes.

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Date Times
Sat 28 Feb
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm

Location

The Edge
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Book online for Insects of Melbourne Launch

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9658 9658
  • email address: nature@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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State Library Victoria

State Library Victoria

Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

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Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

  • Heritage listed
  • Community
Fed Square

Fed Square

Melbourne's public square and meeting place, opposite Flinders Street Station.

  • Community
  • Landmark

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A former senator and diplomat shares his love for Dante.

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Project Cultivate BioBlitz: Melbourne General Cemetery
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Visit the iconic Melbourne General Cemetery for a morning insect BioBlitz.

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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