We are privileged to have local entomologist Patrick Kavanagh launch our new “Butterflies of the Mount Alexander Region” brochure at our February Monthly Meeting. Patrick has lived in a patch of box woodland at Strangways for 30 years. He uses macrophotography to discover the tiny invertebrate life that makes the local ecosystem work. Following the […]
We will have an easy walk along a track on the bank of the Loddon River, enjoying the shade of the large old Red Gums and other riparian vegetation. We should see and hear quite a few species of water birds and bush birds as we make our way along to some mini-rapids and, time
Excursion: Saturday 14th February 2026, 1.30pm, “Baringhup, Loddon River” Read More »
Join us to check a section of the Pyrenees Highway, west of Castlemaine from the top of McKenzie’s Hill to Woodman’s Road. Many hands make light work as we enjoy a pleasant walk along some interesting roadside bush and do our bit for the community. Meet: 9am near Tait’s Decorative Iron, corner of Willy Milly
Roadside Clean-up: Monday 16th February 2026, 9am Read More »
A chance for you to share your interesting nature observations and stories from the year. Did you see some interesting wildlife behaviour? A new reptile for your property? What interests you will interest us! Email your photos of observations to Jill Williams (jilliwill33@gmail.com) by noon on the day of the meeting or, if you have
Join us for a ramble around the grassy woodlands near the summit of the Rock of Ages, Maldon. Spectacular views, soaring raptors, some special granite-area plants and interesting geology. Easy walking. Finish with afternoon tea. Meet: for car-pooling and 1.30pm departure at the northern end of the Car Park north of the Railway Goods Shed,
Uniting Church Chapel, Lyttleton St. With backgrounds in computer programming and a passion for recording bird observations, Richard and Margaret Alcorn developed the world’s first on-line bird atlassing system called Eremaea Birds, launched in 2003. This proved very successful and after 10 years it was merged with eBird, a global database managed by the Cornell
Monthly General Meeting, Friday 14th November, 2025 at 7.30pm Read More »
Visiting Geelong Field Naturalists Richard and Margaret Alcorn will join us for a walk along Sinclair’s Lane and down the track alongside the Maldon railway line to the trestle bridge. A morning walk to favour bird sightings. This is an excellent area for a wide diversity of bird species and a chance to enjoy some
Join us for the last of our four checks this year of a section of the Pyrenees Highway, West of Castlemaine from the top of McKenzie Hill to Woodmans Road. Many hands make light work as we enjoy a pleasant walk along some interesting roadside bush and do our bit for the community. Meet: 9am
Roadside Clean-up: Monday 17th November, 2025 at 9am Read More »
It is with regret that, due to the continuing and dangerous gusty conditions, the Committee has decided to cancel today’s Wildflower Wander.
CANCELLED – Wednesday Wildflower Wander, 22nd October 2025 at 4pm, Walmer State Forest Read More »
Our fourth and final September/October late afternoon wander to explore our beautiful local wildflower areas will be on Wednesday 22nd October in the Walmer State Forest. A chance to see the rare Goldfields Grevillea as well as many other treasures. Meet: In the Car Park north of the Railway Goods Shed in Kennedy St, ready
Wednesday Wildflower Wander, 22nd October 2025 at 4pm, Walmer State Forest Read More »