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Impressive regeneration along Campbells Creek

Posted on 19 June, 2017 by fobif

Ian Higgins led 18 people on a terrific walk along Campbells Creek last Sunday on the fourth FOBIF excursion for the year. The group joined the walking and cycling track at the back of Tonks in Lewis Drive, followed the … Continue reading →

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Launch of interpretive signage of Forest Creek

Posted on 15 May, 2017 by fobif

On Sunday 7 May more than thirty people gathered to launch some new interpretive signage of Forest Creek. Part of the signage design can be seen in the photo here taken at the Monster Meeting site and we encourage people … Continue reading →

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Update on FOBIF exhibition at TOGS

Posted on 8 May, 2017 by fobif

Our FOBIF Flickr site now has some stunning photos on this year’s exhibition theme, Mountains and Waterways. The exhibition dates have been moved to August/September but there is still plenty of time to send in your photos. Details of how to be … Continue reading →

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Doug Ralph celebration day

Posted on 17 April, 2017 by fobif

Teana Amor has just completed a film, ‘Doug Ralph Celebration Day‘, which is available through YouTube. This is a comprehensive film about the day people came together in the Botanic Gardens on 7 March 2015 to remember Doug who was the … Continue reading →

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Geological tour of Castlemaine

Posted on 17 April, 2017 by fobif

On our second FOBIF walk for the year on Easter Sunday local geologist, Clive Willman, led a group of 16 through Castlemaine streets and up to the Burke and Wills monument. Along the way he discussed the type and source of rocks … Continue reading →

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Small group of walkers braved the heat

Posted on 20 March, 2017 by fobif

Despite the unseasonably warm weather a small but select group of nine kicked off the 2017 walks season by visiting Mt Alexander. Starting from Coopers Lane we climbed to Roxanne Pass, then off track we contoured above Laytons Quarry and up … Continue reading →

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Connecting Country events for 2017 – It’s going to be big!

Posted on 2 March, 2017 by fobif

FOBIF thought it would be good to share the work of local group Connecting Country who continues to bring informative and inspiring events to our local community this year. In the past their education and engagement program has been a fantastic … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed!

Posted on 25 February, 2017 by fobif

After countless hours of work, residents are making progress towards eradicating Needle Grasses (stipoid weeds) in Castlemaine. Some previously infested areas now appear to be free of them, and many other areas have less than half of the original infestation. … Continue reading →

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2017 Alison Pouliot fungi workshops

Posted on 17 February, 2017 by fobif

Fungi expert and photographer, Alison Pouliot, is running her popular fungi workshops from April to June this year. Most workshops will focus on the ‘curiosities and delights of fungi’. There are also several on photographing fungi and these would be good for anyone … Continue reading →

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FOBIF is successful in funding bid in the Victorian Landcare Grants Program

Posted on 11 February, 2017 by fobif

FOBIF has been successful in our application to the North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA) for a Maintenance/ Start Up Grant through the Victorian Landcare Grants Program for $500. This money will go towards paying for public liability insurance for our group … Continue reading →

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