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 »
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
Harcourt Bushfire Recovery Support Read More »
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
SEANA Autumn Camp – Geelong, 27-29 March, 2026 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 »