Author Archives: fobif

Grevillea: check out a local speciality

Posted on 27 February, 2022 by fobif

Malmsbury Landcare and the Threatened Species conservancy have devised a project to map the distribution of our local rare Grevillea species, Grevillea obtecta – the Fryerstown Grevillea. The project uses a mobile phone app to capture and save data whenever … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Grevillea: check out a local speciality

‘Nature in time’ show starts Saturday

Posted on 22 February, 2022 by fobif

The ‘Nature in time: images from Central Victoria‘ show at the Newstead Arts Hub is starting this Saturday, 5 March, 10am – 5 pm. The opening event will take place on Sunday, 10.30, 6 March. There will be refreshments and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on ‘Nature in time’ show starts Saturday

Take a closer look!

Posted on 21 February, 2022 by fobif

The Newstead Arts Hub is hosting a photographic exhibition, ‘Nature in time: images from Central Victoria‘, in March. The exhibition starts on the 5 March and will be open all weekends in the month as well as Labour Day, Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Photo Exhibitions | Comments Off on Take a closer look!

Mind-boggling force, rocks that bend

Posted on 13 February, 2022 by fobif

Some people think the world is a messed-up place. I prefer to stay optimistic but, I have to admit, when it comes to the rocks beneath our feet, it’s a pretty accurate view. These anticlines are just a selection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Geology, News | Comments Off on Mind-boggling force, rocks that bend

Cootamundra: it looks great, but it’s getting to be a menace

Posted on 24 January, 2022 by fobif

Cootamundra wattles: they’re all over the place. The species is native to a small area of NSW around Cootamundra, but has been planted widely in Victoria. It’s become a bit of a weed, and is capable of suffocating areas of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 4 Comments

Looking down into the distant past

Posted on 17 January, 2022 by fobif

Geology creeps into everyday life in the sneakiest ways. Take Castlemaine’s gutters and buildings; they exhibit a gallery of local rocks. At Stonemans Bookroom corner, deep gutters are paved with sandstone blocks and a dash of Harcourt granite along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Geology, News | 1 Comment

2022 walks program

Posted on 17 January, 2022 by fobif

The 2022 FOBIF walks program is now on the website. The first walk is on Sunday 20 March. All walks start at the Community House in Templeton Street at 9.30am apart from the July 17 Long Walk led by Jeremy … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Walks | Comments Off on 2022 walks program

2022 FOBIF memberships due

Posted on 10 January, 2022 by fobif

Our annual newsletter with this year’s walks program and the 2022 membership renewal form has been sent to Friends of the Box-Ironbark members. For those who don’t receive this in the mail or new members, there is a 2022 renewal/join … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on 2022 FOBIF memberships due

New Year fireworks 110,000 BC: Lalgambook!

Posted on 3 January, 2022 by fobif

Mt Franklin, or Lalgambook, is a volcanic scoria cone with a wonderfully preserved crater. Lalgambook was once thought to be 470,000 years old but a more accurate and surprising date was published in 2013; it turns out to be amongst … Continue reading →

Posted in Geology | Comments Off on New Year fireworks 110,000 BC: Lalgambook!

Another year for FOBIF

Posted on 20 December, 2021 by fobif

About 20 members and supporters of FOBIF came to the last Monday’s end of the year BBQ in Walmer. It was an enjoyable evening with great food and lots of laughter.  FOBIF members will receive a newsletter with the 2022 … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Another year for FOBIF