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Fabulous fungi walk

Posted on 20 June, 2022 by fobif

Last Sunday a good sized group was led on a lovely circuit walk around the Fryers Ridge bush by local Christine Henderson. There was a mix of tracks, trackless and even some private property (with permission ). The bush looked … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walk, 19 June 2022

Posted on 13 June, 2022 by fobif

Sunday’s walk starts on the Taradale-Fryerstown Road, at a parking spot near the crossing of Kangaroo Creek. We’ll make our way off track through private land up a rising ridge, leading to the Fryers Ridge Road. A couple of kilometres … Continue reading →

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Impressive update of Bendigo fungi guide

Posted on 6 June, 2022 by fobif

Joy Clusker and Ray Wallace have just published the second edition of Fungi of the Bendigo region: a guide to identification. As well as a stunning new cover this 146 page book contains 65 new species and updated names. All … Continue reading →

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Walkers ascend Mount Alexander

Posted on 18 April, 2022 by fobif

In perfect Autumn weather seventeen people joined in the second FOBIF walk for the year last Sunday. The loop route on Mount Alexander involved some hard sections including a solid climb from Forest Creek up to the Goldfields Track. Views … Continue reading →

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Dog Rocks Circuit – April 17 2022

Posted on 11 April, 2022 by fobif

West Side Story This walk is completely different to last year’s walk and is both shorter and easier. However there is a reasonably solid climb from Forest Creek up to the Goldfields Track, all of it off track. Bring plenty … Continue reading →

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