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More than just grass!
In Djaara country, we are just coming into Wurrumuk and Dhurung time – Long-necked Turtle and seed time. As the weather continues to warm in the early summer period, Long-necked Turtle is laying its eggs, while native grasses are producing … Continue reading
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Two reminders: FOBIF breakup and treasurer’s position
The FOBIF end of the year gathering is on next Monday (9 December) at 6 pm in Walmer. You can find all the details here. 2. Last week we posted about the current FOBIF treasurer vacancy. The position is still … Continue reading
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FOBIF end of year gathering
Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests is having a BBQ at Bronwyn Silver’s place in Walmer on Monday 9th December. It starts at 6 pm and the address is 1036 Muckleford-Walmer Road, Walmer. BYO * food to share, including something for … Continue reading
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Myrtle Rust Webinar Tuesday 19th November-Invasive Species Council
First detected in 2010, myrtle rust is set to send at least 16 native plants to extinction. If you love our unique flora, tune in to meet one of the world’s experts in plants and plant diseases in our 12th … Continue reading
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Join the Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests as our Treasurer!
Become our Treasurer! Are you passionate about nature conservation? Do you have a knack for numbers and a love for protecting our iconic Box-Ironbark forests? The Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests are seeking a Treasurer to join our team of … Continue reading
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Connecting Country AGM: Growing our Future Together
After 16 years of influencing positive environmental change on 500+ properties in the region, it’s time to look forward and help shape the future of Connecting Country! We want to hear from Connecting Country members, supporters and the wider … Continue reading
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Study suggests rethink of prescribed burns and fire management in Australia
A new study examining plant and animal species after the Black Summer fire season found greater biodiversity loss in areas subject to frequent burning. You can view two articles on the study here, one from The Conversation and one from … Continue reading
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Ted Rowley – Guest speaker, Deer Control Network AGM on Zoom
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Victorian Deer Control Community Network (VDCCN) is coming up, where the 2025 Committee will be elected by nominations received from members. Many committee members have been on the committee since its inception in … Continue reading
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Fundraising for Mountain Skink research
The endangered Mountain Skink Liopholis montana needs your help to ensure its future. Wombat Forestcare, a community conservation group with over 200 members based in the Wombat State Forest, Victoria, is seeking donations to contract a reptile scientist to undertake … Continue reading
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Loop walk from Crusoe Reservoir
One highlight of Sunday’s walk was our lunchtime view south from Big Hill. Along the highway to Bendigo, we often see Big Hill from the highway, but rarely get up close. From on Big Hill could see back past Castlemaine … Continue reading
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