Oatley Park December Blooms

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Check out what’s blooming in Oatley Park in December. Photos and list by Alan Fairley

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Oatley Park November Blooms

Scaevola ramosissima

Check out what’s blooming in Oatley Park in November. Photos and list by Alan Fairley

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Gardens of Stone Weekend

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A trip to areas in Gardens of Stone Stage 2 reserve proposal: Ben Bullen state forest, Pagoda rock,Newnes State Forest – Mayinygu Marragu, a site of Aboriginal artwork…..and much more. Underground long-wall mining has drained 3 of the swamps already, and more swampland is threatened by further extensions of long wall mining.

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Mount Whaite

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Mt Whaite in the Blue Mountains, south of Wentworth Falls is named after OFF member Harry Whaite who explored and mapped the area as part of the Warrigal Bushwalking Club in the late 1930s. A group of OFF members including Harry’s daughter Jennifer climbed Mt Whaite on 21st October.

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Oatley Lions Festival

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OFF stall was popular as usual with people obtaining information, buying native plants, renewing acquaintances and being told about the activities of the Society.

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Loftus Probus Group in Oatley Park

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Oatley Flora & Fauna Vice president Alan Fairely guided a Loftus Probus group members excursion to Oatley Park.

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Oatley Park Flowers in October

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Check out what’s blooming in Oatley Park in October. Photos and list by Alan Fairley

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BEING GREEN: The First 50 Years of OFF

Founding Members of Oatley Flora and Fauna Society

BEING GREEN, OATLEY FLORA AND FAUNA CONSERVATION SOCIETY, The First 50 Years 1955 – 2005 by Alan Fairley is now available as a pdf file

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Oatley Park Flowers in September

Glossodia major

Check out what’s blooming in Oatley Park in September. Photos and list by Alan Fairley

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Burning Palms, Royal National Park

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We all met at the Garawarra farmhouse for our walk down to Burning Palms beach in the Royal National Park. Nineteen set off along the fire trail, one of the prettiest in the park. From the fire trail, we walked onto the bush path descent to the sea stopping at Werrong Lookout for brilliant views

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