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Showing off Glenshera Swamp at the SA Nature Festival
Posted on 31 Oct 2022 at 14:14h
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As part of the recent Nature Festival of South Australia, we joined with our restoration partners to showcase all the wonderful work that has gone into restoring Glenshera Swamp at Stipiturus Conservation Park on the Fleurieu Peninsula. A big turnout of about 25 eager participants...
South West (Vic) Eastern Quoll Hub – first steps in an exciting new partnership
Posted on 23 Aug 2022 at 19:07h
in News, Eastern Quoll Hub, Mount Vandyke Restoration Reserve, Threatened mainland fauna 0 Comments
In an exciting step towards Nature Glenelg Trust’s long-term plan to return the Eastern Quoll into the forest surrounding Mt Vandyke, it is great to be able to share the news that we are partnering with the Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd and Rhynie Pastoral...
A chance to explore a hidden gem at Mirranatwa in the Grampians
Towards the top of the Victoria Valley, nestled in between the Victoria and Serra Ranges of the Grampians, lies the small farming community of Mirranatwa. It is a very picturesque location with a canvas of scattered red gums, framed by the sharp escarpments of surrounding...Talking about ecological drivers: An evening with Friends of the Great South West Walk near Mt Vandyke
The Friends of the Great South West Walk (FoGSWW) are currently hosting their annual supported walk, where a small group of about 15 hikers complete the full 250 km circuit – with a little bit of extra help (in terms of meals and equipment) provided...A hidden gem of the Victorian Volcanic Plains
The Volcanic Plains of Victoria are synonymous with some of Australia’s most productive agricultural landscapes and many of the plants and animals which once defined this area are now rare and threatened. Much of it lies behind farm gates and for the most part is...Mt Vandyke update: Time to start exploring habitat restoration
Since our last update, I am pleased to report that the fencing materials order has been submitted by our works officer Tom Sheehan, in readiness for us to commence building the predator-proof fence around Mt Vandyke early next year. Thanks to everyone who has shared...Sharing the “blue-print” for restoring Fleurieu Peninsula swamps
Posted on 22 Jul 2021 at 10:02h
in Fleurieu Peninsula Swamps, Glenshera Swamp restoration, News 1 Comment
Now that many of us are temporarily stuck at home again, it feels to me like a lifetime ago – but just a few weeks back, I managed to check in on one of my favourite places on the Fleurieu Peninsula – Glenshera Swamp. This...
Interesting times for small mammal trials on the mainland… and where does Mount Vandyke fit in?
Posted on 24 Jun 2021 at 12:01h
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While the Mt Vandyke land purchase fundraiser is already in full swing (click here to see the latest update), I am now pleased to report that (as of last week) NGT’s project team – led by our ecological experts Leah Kemp and Rose Thompson –...