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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OFF members including Councillor Matt Allison: Peakhurst Ward, Georges River Council and Councillor Peter Mahoney: Peakhurst Ward – Georges River Council took part in the 7 Bridges Walk today, for cancer research funding, in memory of renowned environmentalist and Oatley resident Sharyn Andersen.![]()
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Sharyn’s accomplishments were many and included strong advocacy for the creation of the Dharawal National Park and preservation of the Foreshore Scenic Protection Area in the Georges River LGA. ![]()
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Sharyn was also a founding member of Save Sydney’s Koalas and the Friends of Glenlee. Save Glenlee Lugarno ![]()
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Project Penshurst 2222 The Koalas Film
Please join us at the Oatley Flora and Fauna monthly meeting on Monday 21st October at 7.00pm at Oatley Uniting Church Hall. Come and meet the friendly members who share an interest in nature and the environment.![]()
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Georges Riverkeeper
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Following last night’s Extraordinary Council meeting, we are pleased to announce that Councillor Elise Borg has been elected as Mayor of Georges River Council, with Councillor Nancy Liu as Deputy mayor.![]()
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Congratulations to all the other councillors who were also sworn in. 👏![]()
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Special mentions go to OFF members, Cr Matthew Allison, who was recently elected, and to Councillor Peter Mahoney: (elected in 2021). 😇![]()
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🍃 Matt takes over Peter’s role as Georges Riverkeeper representative and is an alternate delegate to the Canterbury Bankstown-Georges River Bushfire Committee.![]()
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🍃 Peter will resume his roles as Chair of the Environment and Planning Committee and as Bushfire Committee representative.![]()
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🍃 Peter will also be an alternate delegate to the Riverkeeper, SSROC, the Floodplain Risk Management Committee, and the South Sydney Planning Panel.![]()
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OFF believes both Matt and Peter will keep environmental issues as their prime focus and will work closely with them over the next four years.![]()
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Mayor Elise Borg – Georges River Council![]()
Georges River Trees Councillor Kathryn Landsberry Sutherland Shire Environment Centre Councillor Natalie Mort: Georges River Council Bushcare Councillor Ash Ambihaipahar Project Penshurst 2222 Councillor Christina Jamieson: Save Glenlee Lugarno Mark Coure MP Greater Sydney Landcare Councillor Ben Wang
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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.