Manning River Turtle Crafternoon

Manning River Turtle CrafternoonHelp save our local species, fall in love with this adorable turtle, create a hatchling, share your knowledge and passion.
Together, we’ll learn about our local treasure, the endangered Manning River Turtle.
Create a turtle hatchling, guided by talented local fibre artist Gemma Cross, using techniques such as needle felting and wet felting.
Learn from NSW Saving our Species Project Officer Andrew Steed about the science behind Manning River Turtle conservation.
Be COVID safe: Bring your own lunch, cup, water bottle
Morning tea and all materials supplied.
Cost $20.00
At the end of the workshop, you will have 
• a new found appreciation of one of our local threatened species, the Manning River Turtle
• a turtle to donate to the Manning River Turtle Conservation Group for their school’s education program 
• a turtle to keep. We’ll invite you to join us in bringing awareness to this amazing animal by snapping photos of your turtle near rivers and creeks and posting to the Conservation Groups Instagram page..
To book, click here
This workshop is made possible with the support of MidCoast Council, Manning Valley Neighborhood service, Manning River Turtle Conservation Group and the NSW Government through the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Saving Our Species program. 