# Event Details - **Event Name**: Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the Platypus Month 2026 launch - an event with walks & talks celebrating these fascinating creatures that live in our waterwaysAbout this EventPlatypus Month 2026 LaunchPlatypus Month 2026 LaunchWelcome to the Platypus Month 2026 Launch! Join us to kick off the month-long celebration of these unique creatures throughout August including walks, surveys, celebrations and Waterbug displays. Immerse yourself in platypus-themed activities, workshops, and presentations accross the month.Join Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch at the Platypus month launch event and join in on a Platypus Walk to find out all about how to spot these elusive creatures that live in our waterways.Come along to enjoy platypus themed activities for the whole family, enjoy the Jerrabomberra Wetlands, find out about upcoming Platypus events and enjoy some morning tea and live music.Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the world of our amazing aquatic mammals at the Platypus Month 2026 Launch!There will also be 2 Platypus Investigators sessions for 8-14yr olds run by Megan Tennant from Local Sustainability impact. The Sessions will be interactive and participants will learn how to hunt like a platypus in a sandy river and create platypus toys from recycled textiles to take homeAgenda?: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AMPlatypus Walk to look for these elusive creatures in Jerrabomberra CreekHost: Jed Pearson?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMOfficial Launch Proceedings?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMMorning Tea and Waterbug Displays?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMPlatypus Walk to look for these elusive creatures in Jerrabomberra CreekHost: Jed Pearson?: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PMPlatypus Investigators Session for 8-14yr oldsHost: Local Sustainability Impact?: 12:30 PM - 01:10 PMPlatypus Investigators Session for 8-14yr olds Host: Local Sustainability Impact - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/platypus-month-2026-launch-event-platy-party/100001989974844328 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, parties, music, workshops, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-07-24T23:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Jerrabomberra Wetlands - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Canberra - **state**: CT - **country**: Australia - **location**: Jerrabomberra Wetlands - **lat**: -35.3181368 - **long**: 149.1642461 - **full address**: Jerrabomberra Wetlands, 2 Dairy Road, Canberra, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a902e1802392d3e6f7fdc13b133bfa3740ae006a087bf16212eeeaaae2772d9c-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc4a4645-gmir.jpg?v=1782018418 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party being held? - **A:** Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Jerrabomberra Wetlands, 2 Dairy Road, Canberra, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party? - **A:** Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party is organized by Upper Murrumbidgee Waterwatch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Platypus Month 2026 - Launch Event - Platy Party is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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