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Finding some hidden treasures in our woodlands by Dr Lawrie Conole.

                      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.

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

  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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Muckleford Gorge Walk booked out

Apologies to those who missed out, we had to limit the number on this walk as it is on private property. 

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Bibron’s toadlets in Happy Valley

On a misty Saturday evening, 13 of us were led by Karl Just to a special spot in Happy Valley where he had installed some roofing tiles on the ground, perfect habitat for the Bibrons Toadlet. We had the opportunity … Continue reading

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