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FROM THE EDITOR, JANUARY 2011

Welcome to the summer edition of the FOGG newsletter. Apologies for its late arrival and brevity. First I was traveling overseas, then the Christmas rush, and now the devastating storm.

There will not be any diary of planned activities yet, as until the extent of the damage is known, we won’t know where we can go or what is most useful for us to do. I would urge you to keep an eye on the website as we try to bring you news of what is happening.

Some of the articles which were submitted prior to Christmas have been overtaken by events, but I will endeavour to add updates. Some will be held over until the next issue so that we can get this out promptly.

Best wishes from sodden but still beautiful Gariwerd,
Margo… Read the rest

Ptilotus count – 9:30am

Ptilotus count Cooinda Burrong

It won’t feel the same without Stan! But we will be continuing this long running project. Last year we had to postpone due to total fire bans, but ended up counting a huge number in February. So once again, check with Leigh during the week.

Contact Leigh 5356 4282… Read the rest

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Insects of the Grampians

Field Excursion with Denis Crawford.

Last year Denis gave us a wonderful talk and audiovisual on our insects. Now he has promised to take us on a field trip.

*Please note: Do not apply any insect repellent!*

Contact Denis 5356 6106 for meeting place and time… Read the rest

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AGM and Orchids – 10am

Meet at Cherrypool, on the Horsham – Hamilton Rd. 10 am.

Last year’s AGM was held in a roaring gale at Mirranatwa Gap. Who knows what weather we’ll encounter at Cherrypool? Last year we had an informal orchid hunt and found the very rare Spiral Sun-orchid in flower. This year we’ll be joining the Threatened Species Group to search for three species (Downy Star-bush, Grampians Pincushion lily, and the Brilliant Sun-orchid) in the Black Ranges. The TSG search will continue on Sunday.

Contact Margo 5356 4524… Read the rest

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Spring Newsletter – From the Editor

_Margo Sietsma_
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The season of _Larneuk – nesting birds_ is just finishing. Its description starts with _Bleak mists, freezing winds and rain_. Well this year it hasn’t been particularly cold but it has felt like it! And masses of wonderful rain, better than last year even. If it hasn’t been raining the clouds have sat solidly in the valleys. So far in August rain has fallen on Mt William on 26 days, as against the long term average of 14.The good news too is that this time the water has been soaking in so well. One not so good result has been that the strong winds have brought down so many trees, stressed from the drought and now … Read the rest

(Acting) President’s Piece

I have been in London for the past 5 weeks waiting for the birth of our first grandchild so I feel rather out of touch with what is happening in the Grampians.

We have heard that there have been good rains so it sounds as if it will be a wonderful spring for wildflowers. Judging by the Orchid leaves that were coming through before I left, it should be a particularly good year for them as well.

This brings me to our AGM in September where we should have a very interesting time
searching for Orchids, some which are now quite rare. *Can I encourage members to
come and bring their friends as we would really like to see some new people with
new ideas and enthusiasms on the committee.*

Proo Pyke… Read the rest

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