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2022 walks program

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

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2022 FOBIF memberships due

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

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Another year for 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

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Reminder: FOBIF breakup is next week

The annual FOBIF breakup is on at 6 pm on 13 December at Bronwyn Silver’s place, 1036 Muckleford-Walmer Road. All members and supporters are welcome. BYO *  food to share, including something for the BBQ if you like *  plates, … Continue reading

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Strategic fuel breaks: an update

Work is due to start on constructing Strategic Fuel Breaks in this region by February, with priority areas being along the Vaughan-Fryerstown road, Forest Creek and Walmer State forest (see maps in our posts here and here). The Forest Creek … Continue reading

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