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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Join us tomorrow night as we explore the challenges and opportunities involved in safeguarding the future of the platypus and the ecosystems they inhabit, including the Royal National Park.![]()
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Dr Gilad Bino will delve into the fascinating world of the platypus, an Australian icon with a distinctive morphology and evolutionary history. ![]()
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Dr Bino, a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales, has been instrumental in reintroducing platypuses into the Royal National Park, aiming to re-establish a stable and diverse population.![]()
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So OFF hopes you can make it to the Oatley Uniting Church hall, cnr Letitia/Frederick Sts, Oatley Monday night at 7pm. ![]()
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If not, you can login to the meeting via Zoom by using the link below:![]()
us02web.zoom.us/j/3742141020?omn=82753394280 ![]()
Meeting ID: 374 214 1020
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Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society and National Parks Association Southern Sydney Branch are hosting The Koalas Film at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre this coming Thursday! 🐨![]()
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Did you know that there is a healthy koala colony in Sydney which is under threat from loss of habitat, increased development and traffic, and that koalas could well be extinct by 2050? 🌳🏘🚛![]()
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Please come along and show your support for these cute, cuddly, and iconic Australian animals! 🐨![]()
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Tickets available at 👇![]()
events.humanitix.com/the-koalas-hurstville![]()
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Sutherland Shire Environment Centre Save Our Trees Save Sydney’s Koalas Georges River Council Georges River Trees Save Glenlee Lugarno Bankstown Bushland Society Inc. National Parks Association of NSW Lugarno Progress Association – LPA Kogarah Bay Progress Association Inc
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OFF members including Councillor Peter Mahoney: attended a training session today run by Greater Sydney Landcare at Castle Hill.![]()
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Landcare now prefers the "Alert" testing kits which are more advanced than the "Smart" version commonly used at the moment.![]()
Staff stressed the need to accurately input test data from samples, and to record the number of volunteers at each session so all groups receive equitable funding.![]()
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We met with other Streamwatch volunteers including school teachers whose students devote their lunch breaks to participate in water testing. OFF will consider inviting local schools to take part.![]()
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Our local Streamwatch group will next meet at the Glen Rd scout hall on Tuesday 26th November at 9am.![]()
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Streamwatch Georges Riverkeeper Kogarah Bay Progress Association Inc Georges River Council Lugarno Progress Association – LPA Georges River Trees Save Sydney’s Koalas Georges River Council Bushcare Project Penshurst 2222 National Parks Association Southern Sydney Branch Sutherland Shire Environment Centre Saving Sydneys Trees POWA – Protect Our Water Alliance
OFF Field Day to Lake Eckersley Heathcote NP 3 November 2024![]()
On Sunday 11 intrepid OFF members enjoyed a tough walk in Heathcote NP with Ian Pitt leading. Much of the walk was on little known and little used trails taking us between fire-trails and more well-known routes, including the Pipeline Track. Many of these minor tracks were steep and rocky adding to the sense of adventure participants felt. However, the effort was definitely worth it with our destinations being 3 beautiful swimming holes on the Woronora River and Heathcote Creek. Lake Eckersley on the Woronora was the largest and is very impressive. On completion we were tired but satisfied after a great walk.
Field Trip -Sunday 3rd November![]()
Members and friends are invited on a beautiful 10km loop walk to Lake Eckersley, near Waterfall in Heathcote National Park. ![]()
Meet at 10am at Burns Road, Heathcote- at the start of a firetrail. Sunday forecast is for a warm day and there will be swimming opportunities. Allow 3-5 hours- depending on number of swims😀![]()
For further information or to RSVP – please contact Ian on 0410 709 935
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Yesterday’s brilliant Spring weather meant that 12 volunteers enjoyed perfect conditions to test the water quality in Myles Dunphy Creek, and retrieve a fair amount of litter from the area. The quality of the creek water was good despite the lack of rain. ![]()
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We also discussed the possibility of establishing Streamwatch in Lugarno.![]()
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We were fortunate to have Councillor Matt Allison: Peakhurst Ward, Georges River Council, Councillor Peter Mahoney: Peakhurst Ward – Georges River Council and Councillor Christina Jamieson: Mortdale Ward – Georges River Council to assist us, and were pleased to see that remediation works have been completed at the adjacent former Oatley Bowling Club site. OFF members and the general public look forward to that section of the reserve being reopened. Streamwatch Georges River Trees Saving Sydneys Trees Project Penshurst 2222 Save Sydney’s Koalas Georges River Council Save Glenlee Lugarno Georges Riverkeeper Georges River Council Bushcare Lugarno Progress Association – LPA Kogarah Bay Progress Association Inc Sutherland Shire Environment Centre