Wellington Shire Council’s educational campaign around a widely misunderstood species, the Grey-headed Flying Fox, will return to Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre in Sale this February.

Wellington Shire’s resident bat colonies have returned to roost in many areas around the Shire, including a colony along the shores of Sale's Lake Guthridge and Lake Guyatt. In response, Council will team up with ecologist Laura from Wildlife Unlimited to again run free ‘Bat Chat’ sessions to educate the community around how to safely share the environment with the vulnerable species.

People of all ages are encouraged to stop by and have a chat about Australia's largest native bat and the crucial role it plays in the health of the bush as a major pollinator.

As part of Council’s Grey-Headed Flying Fox Management Plan, Council is committed to community education around the bats to improve understanding and appreciation of the species.

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