Category Archives: News

Finding some hidden treasures in our woodlands by Dr Lawrie Conole.

Posted on 20 April, 2026 by fobif

Powerful Owl at Clydesdale photographed by Newstead Landcare President Patrick Kavanagh Newstead Landcare presentation Tuesday April 21st It’s easy to see and notice a lot of our wildlife: … Continue reading →

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Stoneman’s Bookroom book launch-Power, Prosperity & Planet: Climate & Energy Policy for All.

Posted on 20 April, 2026 by fobif

Sunday 3 May at 12.45pm Thom is a Senior International Fellow with the Smart Energy Council. He played a key role in securing the Paris Agreement on climate change in 2015, has since worked as chief of staff to former … Continue reading →

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Bibron’s toadlets in Happy Valley

Posted on 13 April, 2026 by fobif

On a misty Saturday evening, 13 of us were led by Karl Just to a special spot in Happy Valley where he had installed some roofing tiles on the ground, perfect habitat for the Bibrons Toadlet. We had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Murder weapons, medicines and funny smells

Posted on 6 April, 2026 by fobif

We’re all too familiar with fungi as murder weapons; it’s possibly less well known that without fungi, life as we know it would pretty quickly come to an end. Daylesford writer Alison Pouliot has an impressive record promoting the positive … Continue reading →

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Field Guide development: The Geology of the Mount Alexander Region

Posted on 22 March, 2026 by fobif

A team of doughty FOBIF individuals are currently developing a field guide to the geology of our local region, prompted by frequent requests for such a guide, and the popularity of FOBIF’s existing publications. Supported by professional geologists, the aim … Continue reading →

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