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Roses, Bugs and Blue Wrens

Posted on 16 October, 2023 by fobif

A packed house attended FOBIF’s AGM last Monday to hear Cassia Read’s talk ‘Gardening the Goldfields: you can have your roses and Blue Wrens too?’ A major theme in the info-packed talk was to present the garden as part of … Continue reading →

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Last FOBIF walk for 2023

Posted on 16 October, 2023 by fobif

On Sunday Frances Cincotta led a large group on a short walk in the Fryers Range State Forest. Despite being cold it turned out to be good walking weather and the rain held off. The spring wildflower display was terrific … Continue reading →

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FOBIF committee 2023-4

Posted on 16 October, 2023 by fobif

At the AGM the following members were elected unopposed to the FOBIF committee for the upcoming year: President: Marie Jones; Vice President: Neville Cooper; Secretary: Bernard Slattery; Treasurer: Lynette Amaterstein; Committee members: Asha Bannon, Frances Cincotta, Christine Henderson, Jeremy Holland, … Continue reading →

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Don’t look away

Posted on 16 October, 2023 by fobif

Local papers have recently carried items warning the public that snakes are about. Yes, they are, and the advice offered is good: be careful in areas snakes might frequent, control pets in such areas, be aware of correct procedures in … Continue reading →

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FOBIF AGM: Monday 9 October 2023

Posted on 28 September, 2023 by fobif

The FOBIF AGM is on Monday 9th October not the 16th as was previously posted. Cassia Read will be the guest speaker: The urban garden in Box Ironbark Country: Can you have your roses and fairywrens too? You can find all … Continue reading →

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