Category Archives: Nature Observations

Short walk on Mt Tarrengower (or Dharrang Gawa) report by Liz Martin

Posted on 20 July, 2026 by fobif

A large group set out from the side of Mt Tarrengower on a chilly, but sunny day yesterday for FOBIF’s annual ‘short walk’. Bernard and Deirdre Slattery led the walk ably assisted by our experts, including Christine Henderson on geology, Frances Cincotta … Continue reading →

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Bibron’s toadlets in Happy Valley

Posted on 13 April, 2026 by fobif

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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Bibron’s Toadlet Field Trip Soon

Posted on 2 March, 2026 by fobif

Karl gave us a great insight into this ‘Fascinating little critter’. We learnt how we can use citizen science to protect its habitat which will give this endangered species a greater chance of survival. Today’s rainy day was the perfect … Continue reading →

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Wildflower Season, for better or worse

Posted on 5 September, 2025 by fobif

It’s been a sad winter and spring so far for lovers of wildflowers in our local forest. The drought that gave us a dry winter last year continued into summer, then autumn and the winter just gone. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Listen while you walk . . .

Posted on 17 August, 2025 by fobif

As part of the new Campbells Creek missing link project, Rob Law from Friends of Campbells Creek has created a ‘soundtrail’. It starts at the Forest Street entrance to the walk and continues through to the end at the Campbells … Continue reading →

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