Category Archives: News

Mount Alexander: snow!

Posted on 12 August, 2019 by fobif

A dump of snow on Saturday night changed the face of Mount Alexander, and attracted numerous sightseers on Sunday. The snow had essentially retreated by Sunday afternoon.

Posted in News | Comments Off

Mount Alexander: on a less poetic note…

Posted on 12 August, 2019 by fobif

On a less poetic note: FOBIF has asked Parks Victoria for the rationale of the extensive vegetation removal along Joseph Young drive on Mount Alexander. Of course, safety is an obvious explanation, but we’re still a bit befuddled as to … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 1 Comment

TOGS show

Posted on 5 August, 2019 by fobif

Noel Young has sent us this beautiful photo of the Castlemaine Spider Orchid for our TOGS photo project. Photo submissions need to be in by August 19. You can find the guidelines here and you can see the project Flickr album … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off

First notice for FOBIF 2019 AGM

Posted on 29 July, 2019 by fobif

The 2019 FOBIF Annual General Meeting will be held this year on Monday September 9 at 7.30pm in the Ray Bradfield Room. More details about the program and guest speaker are forthcoming. Do you want to play a role on … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off

Over the hills and far away

Posted on 22 July, 2019 by fobif

A solid group followed Karen Baker on a trek uphill and down dale across the Chewton bushlands community yesterday. A hilly walk was promised, and delivered: but the climbs proved more than worth the effort, and a fine day offered … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Walks | Comments Off