Leader: Euan Moore
At last some rain and somewhat cooler weather, and on cue some autumn gems are appearing in our bushlands! Join us for a search through some open woodlands for tiny Midge Orchids, larger Autumn Greenhoods, autumn flowering wattles and a trove of ground-cover native plants. Several other orchid species have been found here in the past so we’ll be searching carefully. Finally, enjoy a cuppa overlooking the dam.
Meet: for car-pooling and 1.30pm departure at the northern end of the car park, north of the Railway Goods Shed, Kennedy St. Castlemaine.
Or meet at 2.00pm at Smiths Reef dam (Google Maps). Coming from Castlemaine along the Castlemaine-Maldon Road, turn right at the old Gower School ruins, drive about 3.5km along Gower Road, turn left at Smiths Reef Track (sign-post for Spur Track on the right) and then about 1km along to the dam.
Bring: water, snacks, sturdy shoes (please remove loose dirt and scrub clean beforehand), chairs, afternoon tea.