Join us for an easy walk along a gently undulating track from the Leanganook picnic ground to the impressive Dog Rocks. Spectacular views and cool, tall forest. Some early wildflowers. We will return to the picnic ground for afternoon tea. Approx. 3km return, but turn back when you like. There is a toilet block at […]
Excursion: Saturday 10th February, 1.30pm, “Mt Alexander” Read More »
Come along and help do our bit for the community. A pleasant walk along some interesting roadside bush. 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
Roadside Clean-up: Monday 12th February, 9am 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 »
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Life Member George Broadway on January 2nd, in St John of God Hospital, Bendigo. George was a founding member of the Castlemaine FNC in 1976, and has been a pillar of the club since then – a superb field naturalist whose deep local
Vale George Broadway 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 Central Victorian Biolinks Alliance’s vision is to restore and reconnect large landscapes across public and private land in Central Victoria to halt environmental and species decline. Partnerships with community environment groups extend from the Grampians across to the Australian Alps and from the Dividing Ranges to the Murray River. Executive Director Sophie Bickford will
Monthly Meeting: Friday 10th November, 7.30pm, Uniting Church Chapel, Lyttleton St. Read More »
Come along and help do our bit for the community. More hands, quicker work. And you never know what treasure you might find! 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
Roadside Clean-up: Monday 13th November, 9am Read More »