Encouraging and educating people to understand and enjoy, while conserving, the Grampians Gariwerd National Park.
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
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
Actual Date to be advised… Read the rest
Volunteers and assistance greatly appreciated for the Grampians Wildflower Show, Halls Gap.… Read the rest
Stawell Field Naturalists meet on 25 Sept, 23 Oct.
Contact Lesley 5358 2867 or Thelma 5358 1402… Read the rest
Red Gum Walk: Thistle Attack and celebrating our new table.
Contact Ewen 5383 6294… Read the rest
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
_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
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
_(Courtesy of Prue Daley)_
h2. Syphon Road Closed – Until early 2011
The Syphon Road in the Victoria Valley has been closed by Parks Victoria after recommendations from DSE to close the bridge at the southern end of the road. The bridge was assessed this week by DSE engineers who have deemed it unsafe and have provided advice to Parks Victoria that the bridge should be closed immediately. Funding has been allocated by DSE and the bridge is scheduled to be replaced in the first few months of 2011. By the way, check with Brambuk or the Halls Gap Tourist information Centre before venturing very far in the next few weeks.
h2. Walking Tracks and Roads
Over the past few weeks there has been considerable damage from the strong winds and rain that we have received in the park. Park staff have repaired damage and have been extremely busy clearing … Read the rest