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 »
What was a highlight of your nature sightings this year? Please share it with us at our end-of-year monthly meeting. Do you have a photo, a video, a sound recording or just a story to tell. Would you like to recite a poem or sing a song to capture your impressions of this year’s Field
Meet on the lawn at the northern end of the Botanical Gardens BYO-everything (including chairs and insect repellent) Park in Downes Rd near the corner with Froomes Rd and enterby the NE gate, or park in the northern Downes Rd carpark A chance for a wander in the Nature Reserve to see the wildflowers in
End of year Picnic: Tuesday 12th December, 5pm onwards Read More »
The South East Australian Naturalists’ Association (SEANA) organises two camps each year where Field Naturalist groups from around SE Australia gather to meet fellow naturalists and explore a new region under the guidance of local experts. The next SEANA Autumn Camp will be held over the weekend of Friday April 19 – Monday April 22
ADVANCE NOTICE: SEANA Autumn Camp – Phillip Island, 19–22 April, 2024 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 »
The Gariwerd National Park is renowned for its significant diversity of fauna species – 50 species are classified as threatened, including the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby. Introduced predators potentially have an enormous impact on the wildlife of the park. The Gariwerd Ark project aims to deliver predator animal control and reintroductions of native animals such as
On this excursion, we will learn how the MULGA project aims to document and ensure long-term protection of eucalypts that were growing before 1852 (pre-European settlement) in Maldon. These trees are of significant environmental and historical significance. MULGA secretary Bev Phillips will describe how to identify the four indigenous Box trees in Maldon – Grey,
Block out your diaries and rally your friends, the 2023 Great Southern BioBlitz is fast approaching. Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club is the project host for our local area and Club members and all others are encouraged to participate. This annual event is an intensive four-day effort by citizen scientists across the southern hemisphere to record
Great Southern BioBlitz 24-27 November 2023 Read More »
Skylos Ecology Co-Founders Tracy Lyten and Fiona Jackson will discuss the specialised use of detection dogs in the conservation world. They will explore how dogs are providing a valuable service in helping protect Australia’s flora and fauna. From endangered species detection, fox and feral cat management to the detection of invasive weeds, Tracy and Fiona
Monthly Meeting: Friday 11th August, 7.30pm by Zoom Read More »