Leader: Ian Higgins Ian will guide members along sections of the Campbells Creek walking trail showcasing the restoration work of the local Landcare group over the past 30 years. He will show us a wildflower restoration experimental area and an area for restoration of a heathy woodland. He will also demonstrate how landcare efforts are […]
Excursion: Saturday 9 April, 1.30pm – Campbells Creek Landcare Read More »
Ian Higgins, well known local landcarer, co-founder of ‘Friends of Campbells Creek Landcare’ and ‘Victorian Landcarer 2017’ will be the guest speaker. Ian will consider the future for our district’s rare or restricted plant species. He will explore the opportunities to prevent further loss of plant species and restoration of diverse native vegetation in the
Monthly Meeting Friday 8 April, 7.30pm, Uniting Church Fellowship Room, Lyttleton Street Read More »
Leaders: Euan Moore & Jenny Rolland Enjoy a morning with the birds at the Crusoe Reservoir, Bendigo. The complete walk around the reservoir is about 3.3km, but there are seats along the way and options for turning back at any time. The path is largely flat. In addition to water and shore birds, we should
Excursion: Saturday 12 March, 9.30am – Crusoe Reservoir Read More »
Exploring Outback Queensland’s National Parks – Geraldine & Geoff Harris Long-time tent campers, Geoff and Geraldine Harris bought a Cub camper trailer at the end of 2019. Their travel plans were put on hold when Covid hit in early 2020, so when borders opened temporarily in mid-June 2021, they set off to explore outback Queensland.
Monthly meeting: Friday 11 March, 7.30pm by Zoom Read More »
– Help keep our stretch of the Pyrenees Highway clean! Meet near Tait’s Decorative Iron, corner of Willy Milly Rd and Pyrenees Highway, Castlemaine at 9am. Garbage bags and safety vests supplied. Wear sturdy footwear and bring your own gloves and water. Please contact Geoff Harris (mob 0418 392 183) if you can help
Roadside Clean-up: Monday 14 February, 9am Read More »
Leader: Peter Turner Enjoy a late afternoon walk in the cooler forests of Mt Alexander, from the picnic ground out to Cockatoo Rocks for a view. The walk is along a fairly level 1 km section of the Goldfields Track. We will return to the Leanganook picnic ground for a picnic. Meet: Meet at the
Excursion: Saturday 12 February, 4 pm – Walk to Cockatoo Rocks and picnic, Mt Alexander Read More »