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Introducing the amazing new tool – PLANT SELECTOR

Posted on 5 October, 2024 by fobif

Calling all gardeners in the Mount Alexander Shire! PLANT SELECTOR is your essential tool for choosing indigenous plants that will not only thrive in your garden but also support local wildlife. With expert local plant knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll be … Continue reading →

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A walk in the Fryers Ranges

Posted on 20 September, 2024 by fobif

The weather and the wildflowers put on a fantastic show for September’s wildflower walk in the Fryers Ranges on Sunday September 15th. After a cold start to Spring, the bright sun, hilly track and stunning array of flowering trees, shrubs … Continue reading →

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Vale Naomi Raftery

Posted on 13 September, 2024 by fobif

It is with regret and sadness that we report the death from cancer of Naomi Raftery, FOBIF committee member for several years, and secretary from 2014-2018. In that period Naomi was an important part of all of our work, including … Continue reading →

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FOBIF spring walk, 15 September

Posted on 6 September, 2024 by fobif

Christine Henderson will be leading the 6-8 km September walk in the Fryers Ranges. We will be meeting as usual at 9.30 am at the Community House in Templeton Street, Castlemaine and travelling by convoy to Taradale. If you would … Continue reading →

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Fire: paying attention to the detail

Posted on 25 August, 2024 by fobif

Over 100 people packed into the Senior Citizens Hall last Tuesday to hear fire behaviour scientist Phil Zylstra question the science and logic behind current planned burning systems. The talk focused on current programs centred on the reduction of leaf … Continue reading →

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