Other Activities

Our club leaders have been busy this month preparing to host the spring SEANA gathering in October, so there will only be one Wildflower Wander this year on 23rd September. This walk along Sinclairs Lane never fails to delight. We should find a few orchid species and the locally rare Grevillea micrantha amongst other wildflowers

Join us for a pleasant walk enjoying the wildflowers along some roadside bush as we do our bit for the community. 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)

It’s time for our next roadside clean-up. A pleasant walk enjoying the wildflowers along some roadside bush as we do our bit for the community.  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

The South East Australian Naturalists’ Association (SEANA) “camps” are an excellent chance to meet fellow field naturalists from around SE Australia. We are pleased to advise that our club will be hosting the SEANA Spring camp for 2026 and warmly invite you to attend. The camp will be based at the Campbells Creek Community Centre,

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

We in the Castlemaine Field Naturalists Club extend our heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the recent horrific fires, with devastating loss of property, livestock, native bushland and wildlife. We are aware that many people are in need of all sorts of help both in the short and long term, while others are keen

The Geelong Field Naturalists Club invites you to participate in the upcoming SEANA Autumn Camp, 27–29 March 2026. The camp will feature excursions to a diverse range of marine and terrestrial locations, offering opportunities to explore and appreciate the unique habitats, fauna, and flora of the Geelong region, Wadawurrung Country. Planned outings include visits to

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

At midnight tonight, local time, the general public around the Southern Hemisphere will join scientists for a four day intensive data collection event to gather critical information needed by scientists to better understand biodiversity, namely the hugely complex intertwined ecosystems of plants, creatures and other life forms, and the roles each of them play in

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