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U.L. Daly Nature Reserve, Gisborne – October 4, 2026 1:00pm
Andrew Dilley, one of the Friends of Daly Nature Reserve, will lead a guided walk exploring the remnant bushland of Daly Reserve. With over 100 indigenous plant species recorded in the reserve, the event will focus on identifying local spring orchids and seasonal flora.
Light Sheet Moth & Insect Surveys, Black Hill, Edgecombe – September 19, 2026 3:00pm
Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists are invited to a special joint event hosted by John Walter and the Entomological Society of Victoria, set against the dramatic granite outcrops and bushland of Black Hill Reserve. The schedule includes an afternoon insect hunt, a self-catered dinner break, and setting up light sheets for nocturnal moth and insect surveying…
Stanley Park, Mount Macedon – September 13, 2026 1:00pm
Stanley Park is a six-hectare natural bush reserve close to the Mount Macedon township. Turitable Creek runs through it, now renamed Gurrborra Creek, which is the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung name for Koala. There is also a waterfall along the creek. It has a rich biodiversity with over 200 identified species of native flora. The reserve is…
Annual General Meeting – August 2, 2026 1:00pm
The Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Sunday August 2nd at 1:00pm in the Woodend Community Centre, Cnr. High St & Forest St, 117 High St, Woodend. Our guest speaker will be Richard Barley. Richard is a distinguished horticultural leader with over 40 years of experience across Australia and…
Bald Hill Reserve, Kyneton – July 5, 2026 1:00pm
We previously visited this site in October 2025, so we felt that a return trip in winter would give us another insight into this fascinating reserve.With the rain we have had lately we expect to find plenty of fungi and other interesting subjects as well as the beautiful landscapes to appreciate.
Events Conducted Since August 2025
Organ Pipes national Park – September 6, 2025 This park is a geological wonder located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. The park gets its name from the magnificent basalt columns that rise up to 20 meters high, formed about a million years ago when lava from a nearby volcano cooled and cracked. The walk…
August 2025 Speaker event
Upcoming Event: August Meeting! Mark your calendars for our next event on August 2nd at 2 PM at the Woodend Community Centre. We’re excited to feature two excellent speakers: Gayle Osborne from Wombat Forestcare and Andrew Dilley, who will be sharing insights on Orchids. Don’t miss it! Gayle Osborne from Wombat Forestcare will present on the Wombat State Forest and the work of Wombat…
AGM report and membership renewal
Hello everyone, Thanks to the 22 members who joined us for the Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists’ AGM on July 5 at the Woodend Community Centre! For those who couldn’t make it, or if you’d like a recap, the annual report summary is available on request. We’re excited to introduce our new committee for the coming year: We’re…
Annual General Meeting – July 5, 2025 2:00pm
Woodend Community Centre Join the Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists for our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, July 5 at 2:00pm at the Woodend Community Centre. We’re excited to host two fascinating guest speakers whose presentations will appeal to lovers of geology, ecology, and conservation. Guest Speaker: Brian Mundy – Stories in Stone: A Fossil Journey…
Membership and other news
We are pleased to announce that the Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists is now incorporated. This allows us to act independently of the council, apply for grants and insure volunteers and event participants. Thank you to the Macedon Ranges Council for getting us to this point, especially Tanya Loos and Krista Patterson-Majoor. Now that we are…
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