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Native pea greeting cards and guide now available

Posted on 15 March, 2021 by fobif

We have taken some of photos from the new Native Pea book and made them into greeting cards with detailed species notes on the back. They are now available in a set of 8 with envelopes for $20. The cards … Continue reading →

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Geology tour booked out

Posted on 8 March, 2021 by fobif

There are now 25 people booked into our FOBIF geology tour led by Clive Willman on March 21. If you would still like to come contact us (info@fobif.org.au) and we will put on the waiting list. 

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Yellow-flowering Box Mistletoe!

Posted on 8 March, 2021 by fobif

Bendigo Field Naturalists Rod and Jan Orr told me of an unusual observation they made on Railway Dam Track just out of Chewton. They found a Box Mistletoe with yellow flowers rather than the usual bright red. It’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Our first walk for 2021

Posted on 15 February, 2021 by fobif

A geology tour on March 21 led by well-known geologist Clive Willman will be the first 2021 event for the FOBIF walks program. This car excursion will be around the Guildford Plateau and Mount Franklin, an area shaped by the … Continue reading →

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FOBIF 2021

Posted on 15 February, 2021 by fobif

 There are several ways you can be part of FOBIF activities in 2021 as well as coming on our monthly walks. Committee meetings are open to all members. They are held between 6 and 7 pm at the Community House, … Continue reading →

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