Acknowledgement of Country
Friends of the Box Ironbark Forests would like to acknowledge the Elders of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears as the Traditional Owners of Country in the Mount Alexander Region. We recognise that the Dja Dja Wurrung people have been custodians of this land for many centuries and have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal on their land. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.
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- Get out there . . . 12 October, 2026
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A splendid day for the final walk of the year
We were treated to spring sunshine as we followed paths and tracks on the south side of Castlemaine. The remains of the Ajax gold mine were evident in the first section of the walk. Standing at the entrance to a … Continue reading
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A potted history of Victoria Gully
Members of the Victoria Gully Group don’t necessarily live next to the gully, but want to improve its environmental value. We started in 2012 working with Parks Victoria in the Clinkers Hill Conservation reserve (south end of the Gully) to … Continue reading
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President’s report-Gen Blades
As Vice President in my caretaker role, I am pleased to give the President’s report for 2026. The Friends of the Box-ironbark Forests (Djarra Country / Mt Alexander Region) works towards highlighting the significance of Box-ironbark ecosystems. Our purpose is … Continue reading
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A walk on the south side this Sunday
For the final walk this year, Kevin Cato has put together an interesting circuit exploring the south side of Castlemaine. The walk will start at the top end of McKendry St Castlemaine and follow Campbells Creek Channel to the Ajax … Continue reading
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Get out there . . .
At the risk of stating the super obvious: it’s a great wildflower spring. If you’re looking for evidence, try walks 1 and 2 in FOBIF’s 20 walks in the Mount Alexander region. They’re both in Kalimna Park, , and they … Continue reading
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