Aquatic ecologist, Dr Peter Rose, from the North Central Catchment Management Authority, will explain this plan at the AGM of Castlemaine Landcare Group (CLG). CLG invite anyone interested to come along to the Castlemaine Community House (30 Templeton St) on Wednesday 22 May at 7.30pm to listen and enjoy the hospitality. Peter will describe the […]
A Recovery Plan for Native Fish Read More »
The South East Australian Naturalists’ Association (SEANA) organises two camps each year where Field Naturalist groups from around SE Australia gather to explore a new region and meet fellow naturalists. The host club organises a range of activities lead by their local experts. As it becomes available, information about these camps’ activities, registration forms and
SEANA Autumn and Spring Camps, 2024 Read More »
The presence of Cinnamon Fungus, Phytophthora cinnamomi, has been confirmed by soil tests in the Porcupine Ridge area of the Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park where it has infected plants in the Pea and Protea families causing dieback. Both Fryerstown Grevillea, Grevillea obtecta, and Scented Bush Pea, Pultenaea graveolans, both listed as Endangered under the
Alert – Cinnamon Fungus found near Castlemaine! Read More »
The Great Southern Bioblitz 2023 is only days away. We encourage you to record observations of as many species of flora and fauna as you can with phone or camera during the 4-day bioblitz period and load these on to iNaturalist. Information on how to use iNaturalist can be found here. You have until the
GSB 2023 is almost here! Read More »
A reminder that our June meeting will be via Zoom. If you wish to join us to hear Louise Saunders’ interesting talk on her botanical art and conservation work, you MUST first email Peter (munrodsl@iinet.net.au) before 3pm Friday 9th June to request the invitation to register for the meeting and then get an email with
Reminder! Register in advance for June 9th Monthly Meeting Read More »
The June meeting will be the first of our 3 winter meetings by Zoom for 2023 with our speaker being Louise Saunders, a botanical artist originally from Benalla in Victoria’s North East. Louise has had a particular interest in illustrating the ground orchids of NE Victoria and since relocating to Queensland, also the subtropical flora
Monthly Meeting: Friday June 9th, 7:30pm by Zoom Read More »
Rescheduled from May. Due to illness, Kylie was unable to lead this trip in May but we are pleased that she can lead this field trip to McCay Reservoir for our June excursion. This will be a rare opportunity to see this site, which is not open to the public. The reservoir, which is the
Excursion: Saturday June 10th, 1:30pm, “McCay Reservoir” Read More »
Our planned excursion to McCay Reservoir is postponed to Sat June 10th as our leader is currently unwell. We will bring forward our June excursion to this month. Join us for a relaxed amble on Mount Alexander sharing our skills in finding and identifying fungi and mosses. Meet: 1.30pm at the Octopus, Duke St, opposite
ATTENTION! CHANGE TO EXCURSION, SAT MAY 13TH Read More »
Newstead Landcare Group are hosting a special presentation by Damien Cook,Co-Director and Restoration Ecologist at Wetland Revival Trust. Wednesday 16 November 2022 from 7.30 – 8.30 pm followed by a cuppa at Newstead Community Centre, 9 Lyons St, Newstead All are welcome. Entry is by donation to Wetland Revival Trust to aid purchase of Wirra-Lo
Restoring the wonderful wetlands of northern Victoria Read More »
Have fun, get out in the bush or wander around your garden and see what you can find. Take photos or sound recordings and load these observations into iNaturalist. When loading a sighting you should identify what you have seen to the best of your ability. Your identification need only be at the level of
It’s on again: GSB22 Read More »