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Mmmm…not sure about this one

Posted on 27 February, 2017 by fobif

DELWP has been active in Kalimna Park preparing for its proposed Autumn management burn. Works include vegetation clearance on the eastern margins of the tourist road, and the creation of an earth break on the north side of the golf … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed!

Posted on 25 February, 2017 by fobif

After countless hours of work, residents are making progress towards eradicating Needle Grasses (stipoid weeds) in Castlemaine. Some previously infested areas now appear to be free of them, and many other areas have less than half of the original infestation. … Continue reading →

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2017 Alison Pouliot fungi workshops

Posted on 17 February, 2017 by fobif

Fungi expert and photographer, Alison Pouliot, is running her popular fungi workshops from April to June this year. Most workshops will focus on the ‘curiosities and delights of fungi’. There are also several on photographing fungi and these would be good for anyone … Continue reading →

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FOBIF is successful in funding bid in the Victorian Landcare Grants Program

Posted on 11 February, 2017 by fobif

FOBIF has been successful in our application to the North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA) for a Maintenance/ Start Up Grant through the Victorian Landcare Grants Program for $500. This money will go towards paying for public liability insurance for our group … Continue reading →

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‘Neither slimy nor mouldy’

Posted on 30 January, 2017 by fobif

Tasmanian-based naturalist Sarah Lloyd has recently started a blog on Myxomycetes commonly known as slime moulds. Sarah was the guest speaker at the FOBIF AGM in 2015 where she shared her expertise on these often neglected organisms to a fascinated audience. Sarah has been … Continue reading →

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