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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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Brendan Sydes “The importance of community groups and citizen science for protecting and restoring our natural environment”
The Castlemaine Field Naturalists AGM & talk Brendan is an environmental lawyer and former Executive Director of Environmental Justice Australia. He is the National Biodiversity Policy Adviser to the Australian Conservation Foundation, and a Board of Management member for several … Continue reading
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First walk for the year, Spring Gully
15 March A backyard view of Spring Gully Carolyn Crowther 0407 214 049 This walk with a Spring Gully local, is an invitation to ask: what do we owe the place now? Find out the answers on this walk. We will follow kangaroo … Continue reading
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Bibron’s Toadlet Field Trip Soon
Karl gave us a great insight into this ‘Fascinating little critter’. We learnt how we can use citizen science to protect its habitat which will give this endangered species a greater chance of survival. Today’s rainy day was the perfect … Continue reading
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A new book from Alison Pouliot
This free event will feature Alison Pouliot in conversation with Paradise Bookshop’s own Devon Taylor, delving into the adventures and scientific discoveries that shaped the creation of her new book, Mushroom Day. Attendees will be treated to tales from the … Continue reading
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Membership and walks program
It’s nearly that time of year again. Walks begin next month on Sunday 15th March. https://www.fobif.org.au/walks/ If you are a member and didn’t get your program in the mail, please let us know info@fobif.org.au. We have a number of members … Continue reading
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Art auction fundraiser for Red Box Wildlife Shelter
In the wake of the recent devastating fires, the Red Box Wildlife Shelter has been overwhelmed. They are receiving a constant stream of burn-injured kangaroos & displaced wildlife desperately searching for food & water. The need for care is immediate … Continue reading
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Nature Art Soundscapes performance fundraiser for Red Box Wildlife Shelter; 7pm on Saturday 28th February @ Old Castlemaine Jail.
Nature Art Soundscapes are musicians Hilary Blackshaw (violin, guitar and vocals), Joel Bloom (lap steel guitar), Clara Schutz (cello) and artist Jane Rusden. The quartet celebrates local woodland wildlife through weaving beautiful live art making with evocative musical soundscapes. … Continue reading
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