Champion Castlemaine Naturalist and Volunteer
In place of our usual club excursion, we will join with staff and volunteers from the Visitor Information Centre to jointly host an informal gathering to remember Richard Piesse, who died on 28th December, 2024.
Richard was a long-term active member of CFNC and loyal volunteer with the Castlemaine Visitor Information Centre. He knew our bushlands well through managing the building of the Leanganook as well as the Lerderderg tracks of the Great Dividing Trail Network, and his knowledge of the flora of the region was extraordinary. He was a generous and kind mentor and a passionate advocate for our local bush.
Please join us to share memories of and to celebrate Richard’s life and contributions over afternoon tea. Afterwards, there will be an option for a walk in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Nature Reserve, one of the many bushlands that has benefitted from Richard’s efforts.
ALL WELCOME
Meet: Saturday 15th February, 3-5pm, Tea Rooms, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.
Parking: First car park along Downes Rd from Walker St.
Bring a small plate to share for afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be provided.