FOBIQS are seeking EOI’s from people who are keen to assist our management committee in the role of Treasurer. FOBIQS primarily works with Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania staff to develop the interpretation of the historic Quarantine Station site and improve the natural habitat through management of introduced weeds. FOBIQS is made up of a […]
The Friends of Maatsuyker Island (FOMI) on-island programs were another great success during our December 2023 and March 2024 working bees. Here’s a summary of our achievements thanks to this season’s volunteers. Weed Control: Celebrating 20 years This year marks a milestone for the Maatsuyker Island Weed Control Program – two decades of dedicated effort. […]
Save the date! The Friends of Maatsuyker Island (FOMI) Annual Dinner and AGM will be on Thursday, 5 September at Fern Tree. This year, we are also excited to announce that FOMI is embarking on a period of revitalisation and restructure. We are actively seeking new members to join either the FOMI Committee or a […]
Trevallyn Reserve covers an area of over 440 hectares, bounded on the south and west by the spectacular gorge of the South Esk River and Trevallyn Dam and to the north and east by the suburb of Trevallyn. Friends of Trevallyn Reserve (FOTR) has been around since 2001, so they’re well into their 20s. They […]
You’re invited to join this year’s larapuna Community Weekend. For details and to book places see the larapuna Community Weekend 2024 Eventbrite webpage at larapuna2024.eventbrite.com.au We enjoy having a great mix of people old and new each year so please share this with others you think might like to join in. Download a A4 flyer […]
Seeking Expressions of Interest Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund Grants Committee Are you looking for a professional volunteer opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the care of Tasmania’s wild places and wildlife? This may be the volunteer opportunity for you! Expressions of Interest are now being sought for Grants Committee members of Wildcare’s Tasmanian Nature […]
Tasmanian surfing legend, film-maker, writer and environmentalist Mick Lawrence recently passed away. His knowledge and love of the Southwest increased as he paddled the waterways of Port Davey and Macquarie Harbour, filming as he went. In recent years Mick became a guide with Par Avion on their camps near Melaleuca. Those who met him will […]
Thanks to a recent grant from Wildcare’s Tasmanian Nature Conservation Fund, Wildlife Rehab Retreat have commenced work on a wombat enclosure and wallaby shelter. The objective is to provide a safe and enriching environment for the rearing of orphaned juvenile wombats and wallabies who come into care, thus ensuring they are heathy, happy and stimulated […]
The coastal habitats on which Little Penguins are dependent year-round are under increasing pressure from a broad spectrum of threats. Councils, developers and community care groups may inadvertently impact these areas at times. The updated ‘Guidelines for working in, and management of Little Penguin habitat’ provide advice for minimising or mitigating these threats. The new […]
Day 1 Volunteers (Ian, Joan, Bronwyn, Chris, Helen, Petita, Peter, Ros and John) met at the Freycinet Parks & Wildlife Service (PWS) workshop mid-morning on Monday to be welcomed and briefed by Ranger Marta on working bee plans and risk management. This was followed by a combined morning tea (thanks very much Joan for […]