Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society
Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society would like to acknowledge the Bidjigal people of the Eora nation, the Traditional Custodians of the Land and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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The objectives of the Society are:
- To stimulate interest in Australian flora and fauna;
- To act to protect and foster an interest in the natural environment, particularly at the local level;
- To foster an understanding of the need to conserve the natural environment and resources; and
- To cooperate with other groups to achieve these objectives at local, state, national and international level.
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Members get access to monthly walks and regular evening talks on a range of fascinating topics. Our family memberships cost $25.00.
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In Memory of Allen Lowe.🌳🌳![]()
Allen was a keen member of Oatley Flora and Fauna for a few years until Covid and illness hindered his participation in the club. He was a country boy who loved the bush, and he was passionate about the care of the environment and our native animals.![]()
As a keen photographer Allen loved to walk in Oatley Park to take pictures of the birds, flowers, fungi and orchids.![]()
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Allen joined two wonderful trips with the OFF folk to the Tarkine in Tasmania and Capertee and Allen very much enjoyed the friendship and fun of those times.![]()
Allen was a highly qualified engineer with Pacific Power and led many research teams in the Power stations over the years and he was passionate about the role of research.![]()
Allen passed away on 14 June this year having suffered a lung disease for two years and it was his wish to donate $5,000 to the OFF-Research Program.![]()
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OFF would like to thank Allen and Susan for their caring and thoughtful donation and will ensure the funds are contributed to a worthwhile research program.
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This morning, OFF members joined hundreds of other conservationists including Indigenous elders, Lock The Gate , Move Beyond Coal and the Sydney Knitting Nannas And Friends in a protest outside the International Convention Centre where federal environment minister Tania Plibersek was hosting the Global "Nature Positive" Summit. ![]()
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The protest follows the three huge coal mine expansions which were approved by the Labor minister only last week. The minister’s actions will be a disaster for nature and climate and is a betrayal of the government’s duty to protect our flora, fauna and resources.![]()
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The same minister has also sanctioned fracking in the N.T., continuation of native forest logging in Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland. Destruction of koala habitat in Campbelltown, Burleigh and in Perth Hills. Also recently approved Manyana a zombie development.![]()
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Save Sydney’s Koalas The Koalas Film Saving Sydneys Trees Manyana Matters POWA – Protect Our Water Alliance EPBC (Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation) Referral Notices Georges River Trees Sue Higginson Save Eungella Sutherland Shire Environment Centre Nature NSW Total Environment Centre
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All Oatley Flora and Friends welcome. If you’re interested – please join us on the 8am train from Oatley
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OFF is extremely proud to announce the election of two of our most dedicated and diligent members to Georges River Council in Peakhurst Ward, long-standing committee member Matthew Allison and current Councillor Peter Mahoney: Peakhurst Ward – Georges River Council. ![]()
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We know that both Matt and Peter will continue to shine a light on all issues of concern to the community, particularly environmental matters. 😇![]()
Full election details are at: vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/georges-river/results
Field Trip Report- Sunday 29th September![]()
Bottle Forest Waratah Walk 🌺![]()
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16 OFF members and friends enjoyed a lovely day of wandering through the wonderful Waratahs along the Bottle Forest Trail in Heathcote National Park. There were many types spring flowers in blossom, including a Bearded Orchid. Black Cockatoos were seen flying overhead and an echidna crossed the track. The walk was enjoyed by all – thank you Lesley