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Final 2024 FOBIF walk, 20 October

Posted on 13 October, 2024 by fobif

Euan Moore will be leading next Sunday’s walk in the Crusoe Reservoir/Big Hill area. The walk will longer than usual (12km) and there will be some climbing. You can see more detail on our walks page. People should bring lunch … Continue reading →

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Introducing the amazing new tool – PLANT SELECTOR

Posted on 5 October, 2024 by fobif

Calling all gardeners in the Mount Alexander Shire! PLANT SELECTOR is your essential tool for choosing indigenous plants that will not only thrive in your garden but also support local wildlife. With expert local plant knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be … Continue reading →

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A walk in the Fryers Ranges

Posted on 20 September, 2024 by fobif

The weather and the wildflowers put on a fantastic show for September’s wildflower walk in the Fryers Ranges on Sunday September 15th. After a cold start to Spring, the bright sun, hilly track and stunning array of flowering trees, shrubs … Continue reading →

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FOBIF spring walk, 15 September

Posted on 6 September, 2024 by fobif

Christine Henderson will be leading the 6-8 km September walk in the Fryers Ranges. We will be meeting as usual at 9.30 am at the Community House in Templeton Street, Castlemaine and travelling by convoy to Taradale. If you would … Continue reading →

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Wild discoveries: an exhibition of nature photography

Posted on 23 August, 2024 by fobif

Nature embodies breathtaking complexity, subtle and intricate relationships and ineffable beauty. Much remains hidden to the casual eye, yet much can be revealed through the photographic lens. Minute details of a feather or moss, connections in colour and texture, colours … Continue reading →

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A Winter Walk in Black Hill Reserve

Posted on 19 August, 2024 by fobif

Our August walk took us further afield than usual, to Black Hill Reserve near Kyneton. Lionel Jenkins and Barb Guerin lead a dozen other walkers on a loop of just over 5km. The dominant tree species are Manna Gum, Messmate … Continue reading →

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A huge thank you to retiring committee members

Posted on 17 August, 2024 by fobif

We would like to acknowledge the immense contribution of the six FOBIF committee members who chose to stand down at the 2024 AGM. Between them, these members served for over 75 years on the committee, creating a powerful legacy of … Continue reading →

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FOBIF 2024 AGM

Posted on 16 August, 2024 by fobif

Fifty-three members and supporters came along to the FOBIF AGM on Monday 12 August. The evening began with a terrific presentation by local bird expert Geoff Park,Woodland birds in central Victoria – historical observations, current status and future prospects. A … Continue reading →

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Reminder: FOBIF AGM Monday 12 August 2024

Posted on 3 August, 2024 by fobif

Our FOBIF AGM will take place at 7.30 on 12 August in the Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane (next to the library). After a brief AGM, Geoff Park will give a presentation on Woodland birds in central Victoria – historical … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Planned Burns – Philip Zylstra, August 20th 2024

Posted on 3 August, 2024 by fobif

Kinglake Friends of the Forests, Friends of Box Ironbark Forests, Friends of the Whipstick and the Whroo Goldfields Conservation Network have engaged Dr Zylstra to speak at a public meeting at the Castlemaine Senior Citizens Centre at 7pm on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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