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…
Tale of a Tailed Emperor
In recent weeks Ranger Mick has recorded the remarkable transformation of a Tailed Emperor Butterfly…
Seasonal access assured with new Kiewa boardwalks
This week we are celebrating the completion of boardwalks on the Kiewa River trail at…
Safety first for Rail Trail at Baranduda
A welcome upgrade to the Middle Creek causeway crossing on Whytes Road now allows separation…
Practical encounters enrich student experience
Parklands Rangers have enjoyed time with keen students of Environmental Science from Charles Sturt University…
We spy… Mistletoe on Mistletoe
Friends of the WREN Baranduda and other keen explorers of nature joined Karen Retra and…
Ant encounter
Encounters with ants are an everyday part of work as a Ranger, with most brushes…
Enviro Hub geared up for winter
This month has seen great progress in setting up the infrastructure at the Leneva Enviro…
We spy… Autumn in the bush
Our seasonal Slow Walks series with Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra has commenced, with walks…
Foreshore works for a brighter climate future
Despite delays caused by wet conditions and steep slopes, an important climate change adaptation project…
Slow Nature Walks to follow the seasons
Having built a following with Slow Nature Walks in 2022, Sue Brunskill and Karen Retra…
Getting the Chemistry right
A big thank you to Bob Currie and The Centre for training Parklands Rangers, members…
Tackling willows for Healthy Rivers
A big thank you to Steve Mulcahy’s Earthmoving team for the removal of woody weeds…
Black willows losing ground
The Black willow infestation on the Lower Kiewa river has taken a very satisfactory hit…
Safe passage across the Kiewa
Local business RMR Engineering spent last week replacing the decking on one of the pedestrian…
Remembering Merv Corkett
Parklands Board and staff are saddened by the passing of Merv Corkett, whom we knew…
Water back on tap at Community Farm
Watering summer crops at the Gateway Island Community Farm has been difficult to say the…