Category Archives: Nature Observations

My introduction to Galk-galk Dhelkunya forest gardening

Posted on 8 June, 2025 by fobif

My name is Chrissi, and I am a committee member with the Friends of Box-Iron Bark Forests. As someone who works as a conservation ecologist, but is new to living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, I am aware of how … Continue reading →

Posted in First Nations, Nature Observations, News | 1 Comment

Pre-1852 Eucalypts of Maldon Walk

Posted on 19 May, 2025 by fobif

Today’s FOBIF walk was in the Maldon township on a chilly, windy morning. We are grateful to Bev Phillips from MULGA ( Maldon Urban Landcare Group) for her informative and interesting talks, as we walked and gazed in wonder at … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Observations, Walks | Comments Off

Taradale/Metcalfe Calder Fwy wildlife underpass

Posted on 21 April, 2025 by fobif

We had some great news from Joel Bloom (Post Office Hill Action Group). Some years ago the late Dough Ralph & FOBIF advocated for the inclusion of a wildlife underpass in the construction of the freeway. Joel discovered that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Observations, News | 2 Comments

Fryers Ridge Nature Conservation Reserve Walk

Posted on 16 March, 2025 by fobif

After the long dry summer, Frances Cincotta got lucky with the weather for the first FOBIF walk of 2025. The group enjoyed seeing the bush soak up the cool air and gentle rain in a 5 km circuit along the Fryers … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Observations, Walks | Comments Off

Alison Pouliot book launch: Funga Obscura

Posted on 26 February, 2025 by fobif

Alison’s latest book is about fungi, and the photography of fungi. The title, Funga Obscura, unites the two. Beginning in elemental landscapes of ice and rock, the book traces the evolutionary path of fungi as enablers of life on land … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature Observations, News | Comments Off