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NAIDOC Week: Walk with the Wadawurrung in Eynesbury                       

July 11, 2022by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Saturday 9th July, Eynesbury Environment Group hosted a walk with Wadawurrung man Barry Gilson to celebrate the end of NAIDOC Week 2022. Eynesbury Environment Group, with assistance from a […]

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Cleanup Australia Day at Eynesbury

March 7, 2022by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Sunday Eynesbury Environment Group led about 22 local people (Eynesbury & Melton) in the annual cleanup at Eynesbury. Fortunately the overnight drizzle cleared as the cleanup began. The level […]

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Western Grassland Reserves: Field Day hosted by Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group- Thursday 3rd February 2022

February 16, 2022by natureoutwest Leave a comment

Pinkerton Landcare and Environment Group (PLEG) hosted a field day for the Grassy Plains Network at Mulla Mulla grasslands (aka Bushs Paddock), on Thursday 3rd February, 2022 This was followed […]

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Removing Boxthorns in Pinkerton Forest

January 20, 2022by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On the morning of Wednesday 19th January Irene, Rosemary, Karen, Kevin and Daryl returned to Pinkerton Forest to tackle the regenerating Boxthorns. These are a recurring problem as they are […]

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Wildflower walk in Eynesbury Forest

November 27, 2021by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Sunday 7th November Lorraine & Simon Jolly led a walk in Eynesbury where they discussed the plants of Eynesbury Forest. However, this was more than just a walk; it […]

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Clean-up in Eynesbury Forest

November 27, 2021by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Friday 26th November members of Eynesbury Environment Group visited Eynesbury Forest, near the enormous old shearing shed complex, to clean up a large quantity of builders’ polystyrene waffle blocks […]

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Birding Survey in Pinkerton & Eynesbury Forests               

November 27, 2021by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Sunday 21st November Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group(PLEG) & Werribee Wagtails returned to conduct our first bird survey at Pinkerton Forest, Mulla Mulla Woodland & Eynesbury Forest since May! […]

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Bird walk in Long Forest Mallee

November 27, 2021by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Saturday 20th November Pam & Daryl visited Long Forest Mallee (LFM). LFM is a unique Mallee remnant between Melton & Bacchus Marsh. However birds were in short supply, possibly […]

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Wildflower walk in Mulla Mulla Grassland (Bush’s Paddock)

November 27, 2021by natureoutwest Leave a comment

On Friday 19th November Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group (PLEG) hosted a wildflower walk in Mulla Mulla Grassland (aka Bush’s Paddock). Mulla Mulla is owned by City of Melton & […]

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Storm damage in Melton on Halloween 2021

November 11, 2021by natureoutwest Leave a comment

A series of fierce storms swept across the region on Halloween 2021. Large trees were uprooted and boughs were strewn about, while even adult trees had been snapped in two! Local […]

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  • NAIDOC Week: Walk with the Wadawurrung in Eynesbury                       
  • Cleanup Australia Day at Eynesbury
  • Western Grassland Reserves: Field Day hosted by Pinkerton Landcare & Environment Group- Thursday 3rd February 2022
  • Removing Boxthorns in Pinkerton Forest
  • Wildflower walk in Eynesbury Forest

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