Noticing Nature in October
It was still wildflowers-a-plenty during October, with some particularly special ones spotted by Ranger Dan during our Seniors Week Wildflower Walk at Castle Creek Conservation Reserve. But first we’re going…
Getting into nature: a simple gift for mental restoration
Last weekend marked the 21st World Kindness Day, the global day that promotes the importance…
Baranduda – Wombat real estate
One of our favourite inhabitants of the local Box-gum grassy woodland areas is the wombat.…
Have your say on McFarlanes Hill Mountain Bike Trail Network
Community feedback is invited on final plans for the mountain bike trail network at McFarlanes…
Box gum stewards shifting focus
Over the past few weeks volunteers with our Tuesday morning Box-gum stewardship program have enjoyed…
What snake is that?
With the warmer weather our cold-blooded friends are out and about again, so be careful…
Birds abound in the Box Gum environs
Last week we published Ranger Chris’s list of birds counted on Gateway Island for the…
Kangaroo Day 24th October
Did you know it’s World Kangaroo Day this Sunday? The perfect time for kangaroo and…
Wildflowers of Swainsona
The wildflowers are in full swing at Swainsona Reserve in West Wodonga. Each week something…
It’s time to count your birds!
The Great Aussie Backyard Bird Count is here again. Time to take you cuppa outside and…
Protecting our woodlands from hard-hoofed soil compaction
Understanding the different effects of hard-hoofed and soft-footed animals in our woodlands provides the ‘lightbulb moment’…
Baranduda interpretive signage in progress
Regular walkers at Baranduda Regional Park may have noticed sign posts and wayfinding signs being…
Interpreting Kiewa Wetlands
Murray Valley Centre volunteers were delighted to install interpretive signs along the new Kiewa Wetland…
All in a day’s work
Along with the weather and snakes, the daily hazards of a Field Ranger now include…
Supporting habitat in Albury
Recently Parklands staff and volunteers have been working on improving the habitat values of Corry’s Wood, including…
Playing our part in Global Ecosystem Restoration
Parklands are proud to be contributing to the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, alongside…
Orb web magic – all part of the Box Gum mosaic
Spring is the season when some of the smaller, but very familiar residents of Box Gum…