Yes, it’s true!! If you missed the boat last time then this could be your chance to see what all the fuss is about!
Check out first hand how the application of science is helping to restore the wild Gouldian – and give us bird breeders a few added benefits too!!

If you are a supporter of the Fund you will know all about the proposed Open Day but this is the chance for the rest of you to get on board and visit the Macquarie University's Gouldian Research Centre at Mike Fidler’s property nestled in the hills around Morisett - around 2 hours from Sydney!

It is also a chance to see Mike’s own breeding set up which we think you will agree is a bit different!

Closer to the day we will be able to supply more detailed information on the actual way to Mikes abode as it is just a bit off the beaten track!

However, for those planning to come in by air, Newcastle Airport is 50 mins away – Sydney airport is connected to the rail network which gets you to Morisset Railway Station, just 15mins from Mike’s and we will be arranging a pick up.

A local accommodation list is available.

As it is a quarantine station as well as a research facility it is very difficult to visit outside of these specially organised Open Days so avoid disappointment and get in early.

The date of the Open Day is Saturday the 18th of October 2008 and the cost will be $25 which goes directly to the Save The Gouldian Fund.

Dr Sarah Pryke and others of her team will be on hand to take you through her nutritional studies and demonstrate her work on dominance hierarchy. Mike will be there to field all Gouldian related questions and maybe even to sign your Gouldian Finch book!!
There are workshops running all day and trade stalls and speakers will be on hand to make the day a memorable one.

I look forward to seeing you on the Day and, don’t worry; we won’t be letting Mike wriggle out of this one either!!

Catch you there on the 18th!