Category Archives: Walks

Spring Gully walk report by Alistair Smith

Posted on 16 March, 2026 by fobif

A small group of us gathered at the Spring Gully Mine site before heading off for a relaxed wander through the forest. The aim of the walk was to explore how the legacy of historic gold mining still shapes the … Continue reading →

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First walk for the year, Spring Gully

Posted on 9 March, 2026 by fobif

15 March   A backyard view of Spring Gully   Carolyn Crowther 0407 214 049 This walk with a Spring Gully local, is an invitation to ask: what do we owe the place now? Find out the answers on this walk. We will follow kangaroo … 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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Fryers Ranges Walk

Posted on 20 October, 2025 by fobif

The final FOBIF walk was a delightful stroll up and down the ridges through the beautiful forest of Fryers Ranges. We saw lots of wildflowers and thanks Frances for identifying and explaining key indicators and conditions of different plants. These … Continue reading →

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A walk in Kalimna Park and surrounds: 21 September

Posted on 15 September, 2025 by fobif

Join local ecologist & FOBIF committee member, Karl Just for this 3-4 kms walk where he will talk about the ecology of a few of the rare animals found in Kalimna as we walk through their habitat, including the Eltham … Continue reading →

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