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Become a citizen scientist

Posted on 12 November, 2023 by fobif

Bioblitz is a great opportunity for people to get out in the bush, parks or their gardens and become citizen scientists. It increases understanding and interest in biodiversity and contributes enormously to the scientific databases of thousands of species and … Continue reading →

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Last FOBIF walk for 2023

Posted on 16 October, 2023 by fobif

On Sunday Frances Cincotta led a large group on a short walk in the Fryers Range State Forest. Despite being cold it turned out to be good walking weather and the rain held off. The spring wildflower display was terrific … Continue reading →

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A Floriferous Walk in the Fryers Ranges State Forest

Posted on 9 October, 2023 by fobif

This Sunday 15th October will be the last FOBIF walk for the year. It’s often quite warm for our October walk so we have planned a short walk of 2.7 km (with some steep sections). People wanting to join the … Continue reading →

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FOBIF AGM: Monday 9 October 2023

Posted on 28 September, 2023 by fobif

The FOBIF AGM is on Monday 9th October not the 16th as was previously posted. Cassia Read will be the guest speaker: The urban garden in Box Ironbark Country: Can you have your roses and fairywrens too? You can find all … Continue reading →

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FOBIF AGM: October 9, 2023

Posted on 18 September, 2023 by fobif

Our guest speaker at this year’s FOBIF Annual General Meeting will be Dr Cassia Read. Cassia is an ecologist, educator and garden designer, working at the intersection of biodiversity conservation and human wellbeing. She is Principal Ecologist and Co-Founder of … Continue reading →

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