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The importance of ‘invisible’ things

Posted on 19 September, 2022 by fobif

A strong turnout at FOBIF’s AGM last Monday heard a tantalising talk and photo presentation by Patrick Kavanagh on things you can see through macro photography. The spectacular images of tiny creatures inhabiting our flora—and each other—underlined the importance to … Continue reading →

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Slime moulds, orchids, wattles…

Posted on 18 September, 2022 by fobif

The biggest group of the year fronted grey skies and damp forecasts for FOBIF’s September walk in the Muckleford Nature Conservation Reserve yesterday. There was no lounging around in the sun, but walkers were rewarded with an experience of this … Continue reading →

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Walk on Sunday, 18 September

Posted on 13 September, 2022 by fobif

This Sunday’s 5 km walk will be in the Muckleford Forest. The walk will be leisurely with plenty of time to look at wildflowers including the many orchids that will be flowering now. We will be meeting at the Community … Continue reading →

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When it rains, it roars

Posted on 5 September, 2022 by fobif

La Nina is rolling on, and maybe we’re in danger of forgetting what it’s like when the country is turning to dust! Solid rain last week brought sights we’ve seen intermittently, but not too often in the last twenty odd … Continue reading →

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Reminder: FOBIF AGM next Monday (September 12)

Posted on 5 September, 2022 by fobif

The Annual General Meeting of Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests will be held in the Ray Bradfield Room at 7.30 next Monday. This meeting room is in Victory Park, Castlemaine with access from the IGA carpark or Mostyn Street. The … Continue reading →

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