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 »
Join us for a walk in the Whipstick, Greater Bendigo National Park, to enjoy the emerging spring wildflowers in this beautiful box ironbark forest. Meet: 12 noon at the Octopus car park (Duke St, opposite the Castle Motel) or at Shadbolts Picnic ground, Whipstick, Bendigo ready to start the walk at 1.30pm after a picnic
Excursion: Saturday 12th August, 12 noon. “Whipstick Wildflowers” Read More »
Matt will talk about his research studies into the Chytrid fungus that is causing a serious decline in our frog populations. Matt is identifying factors that influence frog disease susceptibility and strategies for protecting frogs from this fungus. He will also describe projects to translocate healthy populations of frogs, including the Growling Grass Frog, to
Monthly Meeting: Friday 14th July, 7.30 pm, by Zoom Read More »
Our July excursion will be to the Gower area of the Maldon Historic Reserve. The purpose of the visit will be to look at some of the vegetation plots established by Ern Perkins around 2009 to monitor the effects of bush fires and fuel reduction burns on the native vegetation. We will remeasure one or
Excursion: Saturday 15th July, 1.30pm. “Maldon Historic Reserve Flora Surveys” 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. Several of our members greatly enjoyed the Autumn camp at Port Campbell. The SEANA Spring Camp will be held
SEANA Spring Camp – Yarram, October 20-23, 2023 Read More »
Lisa is an Environmental Specialist – Projects with Coliban Region Water. She will explain how Coliban Water addresses its aims ‘to protect the upper section of the Coliban River and its long-term water supply, while boosting habitat connectivity, sustainable land use practices, and building cultural and lifestyle value across the region.’ The talk will follow
Monthly Meeting: Friday 12th May, 7.30 pm, Uniting Church Fellowship Room, Lyttleton St Read More »
Meet: 9am near Tait’s Decorative Iron, corner of Willy Milly Rd and Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine. Bring: Gloves, water, sturdy footwear. Garbage bags and safety vests supplied. Contact: Geoff Harris (mob 0418 392 183) if you can help with the clean-up.
Roadside Clean-up: Monday 15th May, 9am Read More »