The Australian Plants Society (Victoria) is dedicated to promoting, growing and the conservation of Australian native plants, in gardens, community areas and their original environments.
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Learn more about Moths and Butterflies! They are a critical part of our ecosystem and our gardens – and yes you cannot have them without hosting their caterpillars!The Moths & Butterflies Association of Australia (MABA)![]()
MABA ANNUAL EVENT, 28-30 MARCH 2025![]()
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Will be held at The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria, 1 Gardenia Street, Blackburn![]()
The event will include light trapping for moths, a series of talks including a keynote presentation by Dr Robert Hoare from Landcare Research New Zealand, a banquet dinner, and a moth workshop.![]()
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Light trapping for moths: Friday, 28 March 2025, 7.00–10.30 pm AEST![]()
Talks and AGM: Saturday, 29 March 2025, 8.30 am–5.00 pm![]()
Banquet dinner: Saturday, 29 March 2025, 5.30–9.30 pm![]()
Moth workshop: Sunday, 30 March 2025, 9.30 am–12.00 pm![]()
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To attend this event, you must register by completing and submitting the online registration form at the link below![]()
form.jotform.com/241687337728873![]()
The cost of the event is $35 only or $80 if you wish to attend the event and banquet dinner function. Book early as spots are limited ![]()
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Members of the Entomological Society of Victoria are invited to attend, and if they wish can also give a talk on an entomological topic of their choice. The Society will be assisting with the light trapping night on Friday 28th March. ![]()
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Photo by entsocvic member Belinda Raymond
VNPA grasslands tours are great! Grassy Plains Network
Grassland tour – Evans Street Grasslands – Victorian National Parks Association
vnpa.org.au
Join the Grassy Plains Network for a grassland tour at Evans Street Grasslands in Sunbury and marvel at the wonderful wildflowers.
Dillwynia cinerascens is our cover photo this month. One of a dozen species of Dillwynia in Victoria it is flowering across much of Victoria in October. A lovely small garden plant that puts on a show in a sunny spot. See vicflora.rbg.vic.gov.au/flora/taxon/b5951903-149c-4eb4-8ff0-e16a6726b08b
Fire destroys and fire creates. ![]()
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Many Australian plants require fire and some thrive after a fire. Yet fire too often in the landscape can reduce species diversity and in fact promote the growth of more flammable species. Fire "management" is a complex and hot topic. Unfortunately the needs of different ecosystems flora and fauna are not considered in planned burns. The theory that "fuel reduction" at large distances from settlements reduces fire risk has been debunked – whilst fire breaks near built up areas are critical in saving lives. ![]()
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Our grasslands biodiversity for example is enhanced by fire every three to seven years to maintain space for a host of flowering plants between grass clumps, whilst wet mountain forests are not adapted to regular fire. (Eucalyptus regnans our tallest tree dies out with repeat fires and temperate rainforest areas also die out with repeat burning). ![]()
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Genuine "patchwork" burning in ecosystems where plants are adapted to burning should keep a large percentage of an area unburned to promote diversity and reseeding. ![]()
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On the bright side here are photos of some of the flowers and regrowth after wildfires 8 months ago near Beaufort and Pomonal in Victoria. I couldn't help adding in a couple of sun orchids from the trip and the views above on fire topics are purely my own. Names on each photo. Chris Clarke.
Gotta love those Beetles! 🪲Introducing "A Checklist of Beetles: 100 Common Beetles of Victoria" ![]()
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We’re excited to announce the release of "A Checklist of Beetles – 100 Common Beetles of Victoria," the second volume in our insect checklist series! Perfect for nature enthusiasts, this handy guide features 100 beetle species commonly found in Victoria.![]()
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📚 Available now for just $10!![]()
www.entsocvic.org.au/store/publications![]()
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This book contains photographs from more than 65 citizen scientists and members of the Entomological Society of Victoria. Visit our store to grab your own copy and get ready to step into the enchanting world of Victoria's beetles!![]()
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Support the Entomological Society of Victoria and expand your insect knowledge with this new addition to your collection!![]()
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