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Fun facts, not so fun facts

Posted on 27 March, 2023 by fobif

Did you know that some large dragonflies can reach speeds of 70 kilometres an hour? This intriguing info can be found in the latest issue of Wombat Forestcare magazine. The issue contains an informative article about dragonflies, as well as … Continue reading →

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Walk cancelled

Posted on 26 March, 2023 by fobif

We have decided to postpone tomorrow’s early morning walk due to the wet weather. It will now take place next Tuesday (April 4). We will be meeting at Leanganook picnic area near the information signs at 6 am. If you … Continue reading →

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Anyone for a dawn walk?

Posted on 20 March, 2023 by fobif

A few FOBIF members are planning an early morning walk on Mount Alexander on Tuesday 28 March. We will be following the route for Walk 20 in the FOBIF Twenty Bushwalks book. If you are interested meet at Leanganook Picnic … Continue reading →

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Down…then up!

Posted on 20 March, 2023 by fobif

A good sized group rocked up for FOBIF’s first walk for the year yesterday. Cool, breezy weather gradually merged to a warmer day as the group negotiated a route into Columbine Creek, a tributary of the Loddon and one of … Continue reading →

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First 2023 FOBIF: Columbine Creek and back

Posted on 13 March, 2023 by fobif

Our first walk will take place on Sunday 19 March. The 6 km route is based on the Walk 15 in the FOBIF book, Twenty Bushwalks in the Mount Alexander Region. More detail can be found on the Walks page. … Continue reading →

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