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Twenty Bushwalks in the Mount Alexander Region
Mosses of Dry Forest book
Eucalypts of the region book
Wattles of the region book
Native Peas of the region book
Responding to Country
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VFA Green Fire-Walls Webinar
You might be interested in this webinar about what green fire-walls can do. Link to register. Green Fire-Walls: A VFA Webinar About the webinar VFA have a webinar coming up with Angelique Stefanatos who developed the Green Fire-Walls project back in … Continue reading
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Finding some hidden treasures in our woodlands by Dr Lawrie Conole.
Powerful Owl at Clydesdale photographed by Newstead Landcare President Patrick Kavanagh Newstead Landcare presentation Tuesday April 21st It’s easy to see and notice a lot of our wildlife: … Continue reading
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Stoneman’s Bookroom book launch-Power, Prosperity & Planet: Climate & Energy Policy for All.
Sunday 3 May at 12.45pm Thom is a Senior International Fellow with the Smart Energy Council. He played a key role in securing the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015, has since worked as chief of staff to former … Continue reading
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Muckleford Gorge Walk April 19th 2026
On a perfect (except for the lack of rain) autumn day walkers arrived in convoy on a private property to learn about the geological history of the Muckleford Gorge from geologist Clive Willman, assisted by Ross Cayley from the … Continue reading
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Muckleford Gorge Walk booked out
Apologies to those who missed out, we had to limit the number on this walk as it is on private property.
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Bibron’s toadlets in Happy Valley
On a misty Saturday evening, 13 of us were led by Karl Just to a special spot in Happy Valley where he had installed some roofing tiles on the ground, perfect habitat for the Bibrons Toadlet. We had the opportunity … Continue reading
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The April walk is now booked out
This walk is now booked out. Registration is necessary for the April walk, Sunday 19th. Please email info@fobif.org.au by Friday 17th April, maximum 2 per registration. Participants will be confirmed via email. Led by Clive Willman, the walk will follow … Continue reading
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Field Guide development: The Geology of the Mount Alexander Region
A team of doughty FOBIF individuals are currently developing a field guide to the geology of our local region, prompted by frequent requests for such a guide, and the popularity of FOBIF’s existing publications. Supported by professional geologists, the aim … Continue reading
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Spring Gully walk report by Alistair Smith
A small group of us gathered at the Spring Gully Mine site before heading off for a relaxed wander through the forest. The aim of the walk was to explore how the legacy of historic gold mining still shapes the … Continue reading
Make a submission to Parliament about the 2026 bushfires, read our submission
There is an inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria, Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee The deadline for submissions has been extended to 19 April 2026. We encourage you to use this Link and make a submission. Here … Continue reading
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