Acknowledgement of Country
Friends of the Box Ironbark Forests would like to acknowledge the Elders of the Dja Dja Wurrung community and their forebears as the Traditional Owners of Country in the Mount Alexander Region. We recognise that the Dja Dja Wurrung people have been custodians of this land for many centuries and have performed age old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal on their land. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region.
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Introducing the amazing new tool – PLANT SELECTOR
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
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
Vale Naomi Raftery
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
FOBIF spring walk, 15 September
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
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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Wild discoveries: an exhibition of nature photography
Nature embodies breathtaking complexity, subtle and intricate relationships and ineffable beauty. Much remains hidden to the casual eye, yet much can be revealed through the photographic lens. Minute details of a feather or moss, connections in colour and texture, colours … Continue reading
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A Winter Walk in Black Hill Reserve
Our August walk took us further afield than usual, to Black Hill Reserve near Kyneton. Lionel Jenkins and Barb Guerin lead a dozen other walkers on a loop of just over 5km. The dominant tree species are Manna Gum, Messmate … Continue reading
A huge thank you to retiring committee members
We would like to acknowledge the immense contribution of the six FOBIF committee members who chose to stand down at the 2024 AGM. Between them, these members served for over 75 years on the committee, creating a powerful legacy of … Continue reading
FOBIF 2024 AGM
Fifty-three members and supporters came along to the FOBIF AGM on Monday 12 August. The evening began with a terrific presentation by local bird expert Geoff Park,Woodland birds in central Victoria – historical observations, current status and future prospects. A … Continue reading
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Reminder: FOBIF AGM Monday 12 August 2024
Our FOBIF AGM will take place at 7.30 on 12 August in the Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane (next to the library). After a brief AGM, Geoff Park will give a presentation on Woodland birds in central Victoria – historical … Continue reading
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