Category Archives: News

Life with Birds – a collaboration with the Newstead Arts Hub and Castlemaine State Festival

Posted on 6 February, 2026 by fobif

Life with Birds is an immersive celebration of the birds and woodland ecosystems of central Victoria. A distinguished collaboration of writers, artists, photographers, sound recordists, field naturalists and scientists will enable participants to enjoy and learn on the path to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2026

Posted on 25 January, 2026 by fobif

The end of year social gathering was well attended and thanks again to Bronwyn Silver for hosting the event. This month, members received a newsletter and request to update membership subscription in the mail. If you are not a member and … Continue reading →

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Ravenswood-Harcourt bushfire – appeals and fundraisers

Posted on 23 January, 2026 by Karl Just

Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the Ravenswood-Harcourt bushfire. Over 50 homes were lost and there was widespread property damage, impacts to businesses and traumatic experience for many in the community. Our thoughts also extend to … Continue reading →

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Local legends of the central west – Karl Just

Posted on 1 December, 2025 by fobif

Victorian National Parks Association have just released a film about FOBIF committee member Karl Just, ‘Karl chats about his lifelong connection to the forests of the central west and how they have shaped his work, his passion and his understanding … Continue reading →

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Next Monday, FOBIF breakup at Walmer

Posted on 1 December, 2025 by fobif

All welcome Friends of the Box-Ironbark Forests is having a BBQ at Bronwyn Silver’s place in Walmer on Monday 8 December. It starts at 6 pm and the address is 1036 Muckleford-Walmer Road, Walmer. BYO * food to share, including … Continue reading →

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