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Endanged butterflies and toadlets in Kalimna Park

Posted on 22 September, 2025 by fobif

The September FOBIF walk was led by local ecologist Karl Just. Karl has completed many surveys in the Central Victorian area and has passion for the local Kalimna park and surrounds. A big group of walkers enjoyed an exploration of the Kalimna area on … Continue reading →

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Have Your Say In Protecting Rural Land

Posted on 15 September, 2025 by fobif

Mt Alexander Shire Council is inviting residents to ‘have your say on rural land use’ by completing a survey. For more information about this and the link to the survey, go to the Council’s website: https://shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/rural-land-use-strategy/rlus-community-survey The website states, “The … Continue reading →

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A walk in Kalimna Park and surrounds: 21 September

Posted on 15 September, 2025 by fobif

Join local ecologist & FOBIF committee member, Karl Just for this 3-4 kms walk where he will talk about the ecology of a few of the rare animals found in Kalimna as we walk through their habitat, including the Eltham … 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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FOBIF AGM Monday 8th September

Posted on 1 September, 2025 by fobif

All welcome at our AGM, 6pm, Monday 8th September, Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. At 6.30 Tanya Loos will speak on living with wildlife. Then a light supper and the opportunity to buy; Tanya’s book ‘Living with wildlife’; FOBIF’s … Continue reading →

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