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First 2023 FOBIF: Columbine Creek and back

Posted on 13 March, 2023 by fobif

Our first walk will take place on Sunday 19 March. The 6 km route is based on the Walk 15  in the FOBIF book, Twenty Bushwalks in the Mount Alexander Region. More detail can be found on the Walks page. … Continue reading →

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Last days of FOBIF exhibition (11-13 March)

Posted on 6 March, 2023 by fobif

The FOBIF exhibition at Newstead Arts Hub will be running this Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Labour Day). The opening hours for Saturday and Sunday are 10 am to 4 pm. On Monday we will begin taking down the show at … Continue reading →

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Alison Pouliot’s new book launch

Posted on 28 February, 2023 by fobif

Alison Pouliot has extended a warm welcome to all FOBIF members and supporters to the launch of her new book Underground Lovers: Encounters with Fungi, There will be several launch venues in Central Victoria including: Friday 3 March Newham Wednesday … Continue reading →

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New FOBIF book!

Posted on 27 February, 2023 by fobif

FOBIF has just published a catalogue of our current exhibition at the Newstead Arts Hub. This 70 page book, Responding to Country: Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests 1998-2023, includes: Photos with accompanying words by 25 members and supporters, Drawings by … Continue reading →

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Reminder about FOBIF exhibition

Posted on 11 February, 2023 by fobif

The FOBIF show at the Newstead Arts Hub will be opened by Alison Pouliot at 10.30 on Saturday 25 February. Everyone is welcome and there will be refreshments. Find out more here and see all the contributions here. Geoff Park … Continue reading →

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FOBIF show opens this month!

Posted on 30 January, 2023 by fobif

Our FOBIF show now named Responding to Country: Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests 1998-2023 will be opened by natural historian and environmental photographer Alison Pouliot on Saturday, February 25 at 10.30am at the Newstead Arts Hub. It will run for 3 … Continue reading →

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New fungi book by Alison Pouliot

Posted on 24 January, 2023 by fobif

‘In the gloom of the forest floor, fallen branches are sheathed with fungal stripes of yellow and purple. But beneath the colourful surface, the fallen litter is alive with the clandestine workings of fungi.’ What can we learn from the … Continue reading →

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One more contribution to FOBIF turns 25

Posted on 24 January, 2023 by fobif

Liz Martin has sent us this contribution. Mount Alexander I love to wander the ridges and gullies. I often walk and find new places that I name. Valley of the dead trees is one.  The different environments from the summit … Continue reading →

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Subscriptions are now due

Posted on 23 January, 2023 by fobif

We have recently sent our 2023 FOBIF newsletter with a renewal membership form to members. If you haven’t received one or would like to become a member you can find the membership form and payment details here. 

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Have your say: MAS draft budget

Posted on 22 January, 2023 by fobif

Mount Alexander Shire residents have been asked to complete an online survey about priorities for MAS spending in the next financial year, 2023- 2024. The survey is a good opportunity to make submissions that recognise the natural environment as a … Continue reading →

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