Archive: Wildflowers
Last Updated 23/10/11
(23/9/11 - E) Wildflower displays, native plant and book sales, workshops on macro photography and orchid identification, information on pest plants and animals, and native wildlife, guided bus tours - IT HAS THE LOT!
The Friends of Brisbane Ranges are hosting the Brisbane Ranges Wildflower Show, Sunday 9th October, 9.30-4.30pm, Anakie Staughton Vale Hall, Anakie. (Gold coin donation).
Some 629 native plant species can be found in the ranges with over 100 terrestrial orchid species identified.
Click here to see the brochure.
For further information about the show and to register for the guided bus tours ($10pp) visit Friends of the Brisbane Ranges http://home.vicnet.net.au/~fobr/wildflowershow
Family friendly but pet free event. Disabled parking and access at the Hall.
(17/9/09 - E) Sunday 11 October
The Friends of Brisbane Ranges are hosting the Brisbane Ranges Wildflower Show Sunday 11th October; Anakie Staughton Vale Hall; 9.30-5pm. (Gold coin donation.)
There will be displays, free workshops on macro photography, basic plant identification and guided bus tours, run both morning and afternoon.
The show includes an extensive display of wildflowers, plant sales, various environmental stalls with information on pest plants and animals, native seeds collection, attracting native wildlife.
The guided Bus tour - $5 – please register by contacting Parks Victoria Bacchus Marsh Office (Judith Locke or Peter Box) on 5366 0000. No EFTPOS. Disabled parking and access.
We would love you to join us at this event.
Regards
Judy Locke (for Vicki Grosser, Friends of Brisbane Ranges)
Parks Victoria
Business Support/Ranger
Bacchus Marsh & You Yangs Regional Park
5366 0052 & 5282 3356
Hume Wildflower Walk Sunday 19 Oct
(6/10/08 - E) Meet at the Evans Street Wildflower Grasslands Information Centre
Click here for more information.
Flora Walk In The Pyrete State Park October 12th
(6/10/08 - E) Bullengarook LandCare are doing it again, with the Ballarat Field Naturalists. Magnificent opportunity, not to be missed.
Click here for more information
Wildflower Walk, Macedon October 5th
(29/9/08 - E) Emphasis on grasses. Also Macedon Cemetery. Don't miss it! RSVP by October 2
Click here for more information.
Geraniums Of Riddells Creek 3rd October
(29/9/08 - E) A free workshop AND a walk - guest speaker Geoff Carr
Click here for contacts and details
Barringo Wildflower Walk: Wildflowers, Grass Trees, Views - And Scones! 28 Oct
(11/10/07 - E) If you haven't done this, do it - you (and the kids) will absolutely love it. Guaranteed
Click here for details about this Macedon Ranges adventure.
Terrick Terrick Field Day - Victorian Wildflower Spectacular 23rd September
(22/8/07 - E) Be prepared to be so very pleasantly surprised at what's in your own backyard.
You've all seen the brochures promoting Western Australia's wildflowers so now here's your chance to witness the even more spectacular Victorian equivalent. No need to spend thousands of dollars on airfares and fancy accommodation. Bring a chair, a camera and a picnic and be prepared to be pleasantly surprised at what's in your own backyard.
This DSE sponsored event will happen on Sunday 23rd September, from 10:00am – 4:00pm, at Terrick Terrick National Park. RSVP by Wednesday 19th September, please. Click here for more information. Click here for a map showing where to go. NOTE: Terrick Terrick National Park is near (south of) Pyramid Hill, which is north of Bendigo (between Bendigo and Kerang).
Take A Walk Through Our Bush With Native Wild Flowers Blazing
(1/10/05 – E) October 8th - right here in Macedon Ranges!
A great walk (there are two options: gentle and energetic) that will let you see some of Macedon Ranges’ amazing wildflowers. Click here for details