Author Archives: fobif

Salters Creek, Irishtown walk on Sunday

Posted on 11 May, 2026 by fobif

17 May Salters Creek (Note the change of location from the original description.) This is a lovely section of Salters Creek, as it has signs of an intact creek bed and large trees which is rare to find … Continue reading →

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VFA Green Fire-Walls Webinar

Posted on 27 April, 2026 by fobif

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.

Posted on 20 April, 2026 by fobif

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.

Posted on 20 April, 2026 by fobif

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

Posted on 20 April, 2026 by fobif

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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