Category Archives: News

Childrens walk cancellation

Posted on 28 August, 2015 by fobif

The childrens walk planned for  Sunday August 30 in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens has had to be cancelled due to ill health. Our apologies for the short notice: we’ll let readers know when alternative arrangements are made.

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Hot tip: look for butterflies in the mistletoe…

Posted on 24 August, 2015 by fobif

Julie Whitfield gave a rousing talk on local butterflies to Newstead Landcare last Thursday. Those who missed it are recommended as a consolation to log on to a terrific Radio National Off Track program, A world without butterflies in which [among … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you wonder: who’s doing the most damage to our bush?

Posted on 24 August, 2015 by fobif

FOBIF has been getting numerous reports of roadside vandalism by both private and public operators. Walkers on FOBIF’s Tarilta excursion noticed more DELWP scouring on the Porcupine Ridge road last week, and this week we found numerous scalped verges on … Continue reading →

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Quote of the week

Posted on 24 August, 2015 by fobif

‘As we develop a better understanding of bushfire risk in different localities, we will supplement our investment in planned burning with other works such as slashing and burning and mowing while aiming for the least impact on people and our ecosystems.’ [Our emphasis] That’s from one of DELWP’s … Continue reading →

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Into the valley

Posted on 17 August, 2015 by fobif

A solid group of FOBIF walkers led by Richard Piesse dropped in to the Tarilta Valley from Porcupine Ridge on Sunday in brisk but fine winter weather. There was good bird watching and plenty of fungi on show, and the … Continue reading →

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