The Monday Nature Walks group has been enjoying autumn weather in recent months with walks in:

• Anstead Bushland Reserve (we saw the striking native ‘cucumber’ vine [Diplocyclos palmatus] with red striped fruit, cliffs of the historic basalt quarry, lots of Native Hibiscus in flower, rewarding bird spots including whip birds)
• Mt Coot-tha Forest, Chapel Hill tracks (we saw lots of beautiful Hardenbergia violacea, early Acacias in flower, and a great view of the city on a clear day from the summit) 
• Freshwater National Park, near Deception Day (we saw tiny sundews [Drosera spatulata], lots of beautiful Acacias in full flower, a big variety of mature trees including Swamp Mahogany, Scribbly Gum and Pink Bloodwood).

It has been great having some new ‘nature walkers’ joining us!  These recent walks have included areas new to us and some of our old favourites.  We walk for the love of observing native plants in their natural habitats, and there is always something different to see each season.  We don’t walk far (this is not walking for exercise, though we do get to peel off those jackets after a few hills!).  But within even short distances we get to see a lot – plants on the ground, in the creeks, in the canopies of other plants, in the cervices of rocks, as well as shrubs and trees only really noticed because they are in magnificent flower or leaf.  

We would love you to join us!  FBBGSA members and non-members are both welcome.  No obligation – come on any of the walks that interest you. 

We walk each Monday morning, usually meeting at about 8.30 am and finishing each walk around 12 midday, with a coffee break and chat.  Car-sharing is available. 

Want more information?  See the FBBGSA website.  Or contact Anne on 0408093307 or aelliott@powerup.com.au