Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park

Friends of Tarra-Bulga National Park

Website of the Friends Group – Information about working bees and monitoring projects. As well as flora and fauna pictures and descriptions

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A specimen of moss, identified as Pterygophyllum dentatum, attached to a background with some yellow labels.
A pressed plant specimen labeled '58. HEPATIC' and '58. TYLIANTHUS SACCATUS', depicting a small leafy fern or liverwort on a paper background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen labeled '72. Hepatic' with a detailed drawing of Acromastigum colensoanum on a brownish background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '24 Moss. 24 Atrichum ligulatum.' on a light background.
A dried specimen of Thamnidium punilium moss, mounted on a piece of paper with handwritten notes indicating it is new to Buln Buln County.
Close-up view of two types of bryophytes labeled as (A) Balantiopsis diplohylla and (B) Distichophyllum pulchellum, mounted on a white background with handwritten notes and labels.
An image featuring a specimen labeled '44 Hepatic' and '44 Balantiopsis Diplophyllia,' showcasing a specimen mounted on a yellow strip against a white background.
A botanical illustration featuring hepatic plants labeled '46 HEPATIC' and '46 Bazzania adnexa', with detailed depictions of the plants on a pale background.
Dried specimen of Brachythecium salebrosum moss mounted on a beige background with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of moss labeled 'Sauloma tenellum (moss) - in fruit' alongside another specimen labeled '69. Bruetelia affinis.' The specimens are attached to paper with tape.
Dried specimen of Breutelia affinis, displaying multiple brown, hairy stems or fibers on a background with handwritten labels.
A section of Bryum argenteum moss, mounted on a page with adhesive tape, accompanied by a handwritten label.
A specimen of moss labeled 'Campylopus introflexus' with brownish-green branches mounted on a light background, featuring two yellow paper strips.
A preserved specimen of the plant Catagonium poltum, displayed on a light background with handwritten labels.
A scientific image displaying a sample labeled '60. Hepatic' with details about Lophocolea sp. and Lepidozia sp., along with handwritten notes regarding its examination and a report sent to New Zealand.
An illustration of the plant Lophocolea bidentata, showing its intricate structure on a yellow strip of paper, with handwritten notes above for reference.
Preserved ferns labeled 'Cyathophorum bulbosum' on a cream-colored background.
A dried specimen of moss labeled as Dicranoloma dicarpum, featuring intricate, feathery leaves, mounted on a pale background with tape.
A close-up image of Dicranoloma menziesii moss, showcasing its intricate, feathery structure on a light background.
An image of a moss specimen labeled 'Distichophyllum microcarpum', mounted on a light background with a small piece of tape.
A preserved specimen of Ditricum flexifolium moss attached to a yellow label, showcasing thin brown stems and green foliage on a light background.
A pressed specimen of Echinodium hispidum moss, showcasing its branched structure on a light background, labeled with its name and number.
A specimen of moss labeled '62. Camptochaete Gracilis' displayed on a light background.
Specimen of Fissidens leptocladus moss (fruiting), labeled and mixed with other barren species.
A dried specimen of moss labeled '65. Fissidens oblongifolius,' displayed on a neutral background.
A specimen of water moss labeled as '56. Water Moss' and '56. Fissidens rigidulus' displayed on a light background.
A specimen of Fissidens taylori moss in its barren form, mounted on a paper label with handwritten notes.
A scientific illustration of Frullania pentapleura, a type of hepatic (liverwort), displayed on a light background with detailed features labeled.
A pressed specimen of Lepidolaena magellanica (hepatic) mounted on a light background with two pieces of tape holding it in place.
Botanical specimen of Glyphothecium sciuroides moss mounted on paper with a handwritten label.
A specimen of Gonio bryum subbasilaris, displayed on a white background with a yellow label and handwritten text.
A close-up image of moss, specifically Rhynchostegium muriculatum, mounted on paper, with handwritten labels at the top and bottom indicating the specimen number and name.
Pressed specimen of a hepatic plant, labeled with '59. Hepatic' and '59. Chiloscyphus Fissistipus'.
Illustration of two specimens of Hymenodon piliferus mounted on a pale background with handwritten label.
Dried moss specimen labeled '43 Rhizogonium miniodes' displayed on a pale background with tape.
A botanical illustration showing two species of moss: the top labeled '28 Moss' and the bottom labeled '28. Rhizogonium minioides'. Both are displayed on paper with yellow labels.
A collection of hepatic bryophytes displaying various forms, with labels for 'Hepatic' and 'Hymenophyllum flabellatum'.
Dried specimen of Hypnodendron arcuatum, featuring green leafy fronds and elongated stems, mounted on a paper background with a label.
A pressed specimen of Hypnum cupressiforme moss mounted on a beige background, with labels indicating its identification number and name.
A specimen of moss labeled '22. Moss' and '12 Hypnum cupressiforme' on a light background.
An illustration of a plant specimen labeled 'Hepatic' and 'Isotachis montana', with handwritten notes about its identification and report details.
A botanical specimen of Isotachis sp. attached to a paper backing with labels for report purposes.
A botanical specimen of hepatic liverworts mounted on a page, labeled with '50, Hepatic' and '50 Lejeunea sp. - but not recognized by Mrs. Hodgson.'
A pressed specimen of Lembophyllum clandestinum mounted on paper, labeled with the number 10.
Specimen of moss labeled as '26 Lemnophylum clandestinum', featuring a brownish-green cluster of moss with delicate branches.
Three mounted samples of hepatic plants, labeled 67 and 68, with fine, intricate textures on a light background.
A specimen of Lepidozia cupressina, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a light-colored background. The specimen features intricate branching structures.
Botanical specimen of Hepatic plant, labeled with '32. HEPATIC.' and '32. Lepidozia glaucephylla.'
A specimen labeled '38. Hepatic' with the scientific name '38. Lepidozia ulothrix', featuring a dark, lacy plant specimen mounted on a light background with yellow tape.
An old scientific label featuring the handwritten name '? Lepidozia sp.' and a note indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson for report, with a small specimen attached to transparent tape.
A dried sample of Lepidozia sp., showing thin, tangled strands on a light background, with handwritten labels indicating the specimen number and notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, labeled as Leptotheca goudichaudii, displayed on a white background with handwritten notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, identified as Leucobryum candidum, mounted on a white background with labels indicating its name and number.
A close-up image of dried Orthotrichum tasmanicum moss sample adhered to a label with the number '2' above it.
A botanical specimen labeled as 'Lophocolea ? bidentata' attached to a strip of paper, with handwritten notes indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson's report.
Preserved specimen of Lophocolea sp. with accompanying labels on a light background.
Dried sample of Lopidium concinnum with delicate, feathery leaves mounted on white paper.
Illustration of two female sporophytes labeled '52. Hepatic.' with brown flowers on stems and orange triangular pieces of paper.
Illustration of Marchantia cephalocypha, a type of liverwort, showing male sporophytes with green leaves and brown stems on a white background.
Preserved specimen of Metzgeria furcata, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a creamy background with handwritten labels.
Specimen of Mittenia plumula moss displayed on paper with handwritten labeling.
Botanical illustration of Lepidozia capilligeria, a type of hepatic moss, featuring intricate, branching structures on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '66. Papillaria Flavo-Limbata' on a light-colored background with tape.
Dried Philonotis scabrifolia moss specimen mounted on paper, labeled with its scientific name.
A scientific illustration of Philonotis tenuis moss, showing a sample mounted on paper with handwritten labeling.
A dried specimen of Plagiochila fasciculata, an odorous hepatic plant, mounted on a page with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of the hepatic plant Plagiochila fasciculata, mounted on paper with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of Plagiothecium denticulatum moss mounted on a label, with the number 36 written in blue ink.
Microscopic image of the hepatic plant species Hymenophyllum phyllanthus, labeled with identification numbers.
A botanical specimen of moss labeled 'Pohlia albicans' with several strands attached to a backing paper, featuring handwritten notes above and below.
Pressed specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, attached to a page with labels and tape.
Dried specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, with multiple stalks and capsules, adhered to a white background with tape.
A specimen of moss labeled '33. Moss' and '33. Ptychomnium aciculare', featuring thin, tangled greenish-brown fibers on a beige background.
Dried moss specimen labeled '70. Moss.' with the scientific name 'MORHACOPILUM CONVOLUTACEUM.' placed on a light background.
A specimen of moss labeled '61. Rhacopilum convolutaceum' displayed on a beige background with handwritten notes.
A specimen labeled '41 Hepatic' and '41 Radula Buccinifera' showing a detailed arrangement of a plant-like organism on a white background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '25 Moss' and '25. Rhizogonium distichum' on a white background.
Close-up view of a specimen of Rhynchostegium muriculatum moss displayed on a page, with labels indicating '20. Moss' and '20. Rhynchostegium muriculatum.'
An image of a scientific specimen labeled 'Riccardia sp.' on a piece of tape, with handwritten notes and a note addressed to Mrs. Hodgson for reporting purposes.
Botanical specimen of Riccardia sp. mounted on paper with handwritten notes for Mrs. Hodgson.
A botanical specimen labeled as '42. Hepatic' showing a dark, leafy structure resembling liverworts, mounted on a paper background with notes regarding its species and geographical origin.
A botanical specimen of Bryum billardieri, showcasing several green shoots with elongated stems and pointed tips, mounted on a labeled background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen of Schistochila tehamaniana, labeled with the number 64 and the word 'Hepatic'. The specimen is mounted on a background with a light color and includes a piece of tape.
A botanical illustration showing a specimen of Mielichhoferia ecklonii, labeled as number 35, with details of its green foliage and structure.
A preserved clubmoss specimen, labeled '21. Clubmoss' and '21 Selaginella uliginosa', with a yellow square tag on a light background.
Close-up of brown, bulbous structures resembling flowers or fungi on a mossy ground, surrounded by dried leaves and grass.
An old, sepia-toned photograph depicting two objects that resemble plant bulbs, partially buried in soil with some roots and debris around them.
Two samples of moss, labeled '14. Moss' and '14. Thuidium furfurosum,' mounted on a page with yellow tape and a slightly stained background.
Dried specimen of Thuidium laeviusculum moss mounted on paper with identification label.
A handwritten note stating '(Material too inadequate for identification)' accompanied by a small specimen taped to a background with the date '4/4/1963' and an author's signature.
A handwritten note dated 4/4/1963 indicating 'Material too inadequate for identification' alongside small samples of material on a page.
Preserved specimen of Trachythecium planifolium moss, mounted on a page with a label indicating the species name.
Botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic, featuring detailed, delicate green fronds on a light background.
Dried specimens of Trichocolea australis and Lepidolaena magellanica, mounted on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic plant, with labeled identification.
Dried moss specimen with a label marked '34. Moss.'
A close-up image of a fossilized plant with dark leaf-like structures, set against a light background with a yellowish band.
An illustration of a moss specimen labeled '18. Moss' and '18 Weymouthia vallis', featuring dark, wavy strands against a light background.
A preserved specimen of the seaweed Acanthocladium extenuatum mounted on a page, with labels underneath.
Close-up image of dried Zoopsis argentea (hepatica) specimens on a page with handwritten text.
A botanical specimen illustration showing moss labeled '71. Moss' and '71 Zygodon intermedius' on a white background.

Kara Healey’s Bryophyte Collection

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A specimen of moss, identified as Pterygophyllum dentatum, attached to a background with some yellow labels.
A pressed plant specimen labeled '58. HEPATIC' and '58. TYLIANTHUS SACCATUS', depicting a small leafy fern or liverwort on a paper background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen labeled '72. Hepatic' with a detailed drawing of Acromastigum colensoanum on a brownish background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '24 Moss. 24 Atrichum ligulatum.' on a light background.
A dried specimen of Thamnidium punilium moss, mounted on a piece of paper with handwritten notes indicating it is new to Buln Buln County.
Close-up view of two types of bryophytes labeled as (A) Balantiopsis diplohylla and (B) Distichophyllum pulchellum, mounted on a white background with handwritten notes and labels.
An image featuring a specimen labeled '44 Hepatic' and '44 Balantiopsis Diplophyllia,' showcasing a specimen mounted on a yellow strip against a white background.
A botanical illustration featuring hepatic plants labeled '46 HEPATIC' and '46 Bazzania adnexa', with detailed depictions of the plants on a pale background.
Dried specimen of Brachythecium salebrosum moss mounted on a beige background with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of moss labeled 'Sauloma tenellum (moss) - in fruit' alongside another specimen labeled '69. Bruetelia affinis.' The specimens are attached to paper with tape.
Dried specimen of Breutelia affinis, displaying multiple brown, hairy stems or fibers on a background with handwritten labels.
A section of Bryum argenteum moss, mounted on a page with adhesive tape, accompanied by a handwritten label.
A specimen of moss labeled 'Campylopus introflexus' with brownish-green branches mounted on a light background, featuring two yellow paper strips.
A preserved specimen of the plant Catagonium poltum, displayed on a light background with handwritten labels.
A scientific image displaying a sample labeled '60. Hepatic' with details about Lophocolea sp. and Lepidozia sp., along with handwritten notes regarding its examination and a report sent to New Zealand.
An illustration of the plant Lophocolea bidentata, showing its intricate structure on a yellow strip of paper, with handwritten notes above for reference.
Preserved ferns labeled 'Cyathophorum bulbosum' on a cream-colored background.
A dried specimen of moss labeled as Dicranoloma dicarpum, featuring intricate, feathery leaves, mounted on a pale background with tape.
A close-up image of Dicranoloma menziesii moss, showcasing its intricate, feathery structure on a light background.
An image of a moss specimen labeled 'Distichophyllum microcarpum', mounted on a light background with a small piece of tape.
A preserved specimen of Ditricum flexifolium moss attached to a yellow label, showcasing thin brown stems and green foliage on a light background.
A pressed specimen of Echinodium hispidum moss, showcasing its branched structure on a light background, labeled with its name and number.
A specimen of moss labeled '62. Camptochaete Gracilis' displayed on a light background.
Specimen of Fissidens leptocladus moss (fruiting), labeled and mixed with other barren species.
A dried specimen of moss labeled '65. Fissidens oblongifolius,' displayed on a neutral background.
A specimen of water moss labeled as '56. Water Moss' and '56. Fissidens rigidulus' displayed on a light background.
A specimen of Fissidens taylori moss in its barren form, mounted on a paper label with handwritten notes.
A scientific illustration of Frullania pentapleura, a type of hepatic (liverwort), displayed on a light background with detailed features labeled.
A pressed specimen of Lepidolaena magellanica (hepatic) mounted on a light background with two pieces of tape holding it in place.
Botanical specimen of Glyphothecium sciuroides moss mounted on paper with a handwritten label.
A specimen of Gonio bryum subbasilaris, displayed on a white background with a yellow label and handwritten text.
A close-up image of moss, specifically Rhynchostegium muriculatum, mounted on paper, with handwritten labels at the top and bottom indicating the specimen number and name.
Pressed specimen of a hepatic plant, labeled with '59. Hepatic' and '59. Chiloscyphus Fissistipus'.
Illustration of two specimens of Hymenodon piliferus mounted on a pale background with handwritten label.
Dried moss specimen labeled '43 Rhizogonium miniodes' displayed on a pale background with tape.
A botanical illustration showing two species of moss: the top labeled '28 Moss' and the bottom labeled '28. Rhizogonium minioides'. Both are displayed on paper with yellow labels.
A collection of hepatic bryophytes displaying various forms, with labels for 'Hepatic' and 'Hymenophyllum flabellatum'.
Dried specimen of Hypnodendron arcuatum, featuring green leafy fronds and elongated stems, mounted on a paper background with a label.
A pressed specimen of Hypnum cupressiforme moss mounted on a beige background, with labels indicating its identification number and name.
A specimen of moss labeled '22. Moss' and '12 Hypnum cupressiforme' on a light background.
An illustration of a plant specimen labeled 'Hepatic' and 'Isotachis montana', with handwritten notes about its identification and report details.
A botanical specimen of Isotachis sp. attached to a paper backing with labels for report purposes.
A botanical specimen of hepatic liverworts mounted on a page, labeled with '50, Hepatic' and '50 Lejeunea sp. - but not recognized by Mrs. Hodgson.'
A pressed specimen of Lembophyllum clandestinum mounted on paper, labeled with the number 10.
Specimen of moss labeled as '26 Lemnophylum clandestinum', featuring a brownish-green cluster of moss with delicate branches.
Three mounted samples of hepatic plants, labeled 67 and 68, with fine, intricate textures on a light background.
A specimen of Lepidozia cupressina, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a light-colored background. The specimen features intricate branching structures.
Botanical specimen of Hepatic plant, labeled with '32. HEPATIC.' and '32. Lepidozia glaucephylla.'
A specimen labeled '38. Hepatic' with the scientific name '38. Lepidozia ulothrix', featuring a dark, lacy plant specimen mounted on a light background with yellow tape.
An old scientific label featuring the handwritten name '? Lepidozia sp.' and a note indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson for report, with a small specimen attached to transparent tape.
A dried sample of Lepidozia sp., showing thin, tangled strands on a light background, with handwritten labels indicating the specimen number and notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, labeled as Leptotheca goudichaudii, displayed on a white background with handwritten notes.
A preserved specimen of moss, identified as Leucobryum candidum, mounted on a white background with labels indicating its name and number.
A close-up image of dried Orthotrichum tasmanicum moss sample adhered to a label with the number '2' above it.
A botanical specimen labeled as 'Lophocolea ? bidentata' attached to a strip of paper, with handwritten notes indicating it is for Mrs. Hodgson's report.
Preserved specimen of Lophocolea sp. with accompanying labels on a light background.
Dried sample of Lopidium concinnum with delicate, feathery leaves mounted on white paper.
Illustration of two female sporophytes labeled '52. Hepatic.' with brown flowers on stems and orange triangular pieces of paper.
Illustration of Marchantia cephalocypha, a type of liverwort, showing male sporophytes with green leaves and brown stems on a white background.
Preserved specimen of Metzgeria furcata, a type of hepatic liverwort, displayed on a creamy background with handwritten labels.
Specimen of Mittenia plumula moss displayed on paper with handwritten labeling.
Botanical illustration of Lepidozia capilligeria, a type of hepatic moss, featuring intricate, branching structures on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '66. Papillaria Flavo-Limbata' on a light-colored background with tape.
Dried Philonotis scabrifolia moss specimen mounted on paper, labeled with its scientific name.
A scientific illustration of Philonotis tenuis moss, showing a sample mounted on paper with handwritten labeling.
A dried specimen of Plagiochila fasciculata, an odorous hepatic plant, mounted on a page with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of the hepatic plant Plagiochila fasciculata, mounted on paper with handwritten labels.
A preserved specimen of Plagiothecium denticulatum moss mounted on a label, with the number 36 written in blue ink.
Microscopic image of the hepatic plant species Hymenophyllum phyllanthus, labeled with identification numbers.
A botanical specimen of moss labeled 'Pohlia albicans' with several strands attached to a backing paper, featuring handwritten notes above and below.
Pressed specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, attached to a page with labels and tape.
Dried specimen of Polytrichum commune moss, with multiple stalks and capsules, adhered to a white background with tape.
A specimen of moss labeled '33. Moss' and '33. Ptychomnium aciculare', featuring thin, tangled greenish-brown fibers on a beige background.
Dried moss specimen labeled '70. Moss.' with the scientific name 'MORHACOPILUM CONVOLUTACEUM.' placed on a light background.
A specimen of moss labeled '61. Rhacopilum convolutaceum' displayed on a beige background with handwritten notes.
A specimen labeled '41 Hepatic' and '41 Radula Buccinifera' showing a detailed arrangement of a plant-like organism on a white background.
A pressed specimen of moss labeled '25 Moss' and '25. Rhizogonium distichum' on a white background.
Close-up view of a specimen of Rhynchostegium muriculatum moss displayed on a page, with labels indicating '20. Moss' and '20. Rhynchostegium muriculatum.'
An image of a scientific specimen labeled 'Riccardia sp.' on a piece of tape, with handwritten notes and a note addressed to Mrs. Hodgson for reporting purposes.
Botanical specimen of Riccardia sp. mounted on paper with handwritten notes for Mrs. Hodgson.
A botanical specimen labeled as '42. Hepatic' showing a dark, leafy structure resembling liverworts, mounted on a paper background with notes regarding its species and geographical origin.
A botanical specimen of Bryum billardieri, showcasing several green shoots with elongated stems and pointed tips, mounted on a labeled background.
A botanical illustration featuring a specimen of Schistochila tehamaniana, labeled with the number 64 and the word 'Hepatic'. The specimen is mounted on a background with a light color and includes a piece of tape.
A botanical illustration showing a specimen of Mielichhoferia ecklonii, labeled as number 35, with details of its green foliage and structure.
A preserved clubmoss specimen, labeled '21. Clubmoss' and '21 Selaginella uliginosa', with a yellow square tag on a light background.
Close-up of brown, bulbous structures resembling flowers or fungi on a mossy ground, surrounded by dried leaves and grass.
An old, sepia-toned photograph depicting two objects that resemble plant bulbs, partially buried in soil with some roots and debris around them.
Two samples of moss, labeled '14. Moss' and '14. Thuidium furfurosum,' mounted on a page with yellow tape and a slightly stained background.
Dried specimen of Thuidium laeviusculum moss mounted on paper with identification label.
A handwritten note stating '(Material too inadequate for identification)' accompanied by a small specimen taped to a background with the date '4/4/1963' and an author's signature.
A handwritten note dated 4/4/1963 indicating 'Material too inadequate for identification' alongside small samples of material on a page.
Preserved specimen of Trachythecium planifolium moss, mounted on a page with a label indicating the species name.
Botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic, featuring detailed, delicate green fronds on a light background.
Dried specimens of Trichocolea australis and Lepidolaena magellanica, mounted on a pale background with handwritten labels.
A botanical illustration of Trichocolea australis, a type of hepatic plant, with labeled identification.
Dried moss specimen with a label marked '34. Moss.'
A close-up image of a fossilized plant with dark leaf-like structures, set against a light background with a yellowish band.
An illustration of a moss specimen labeled '18. Moss' and '18 Weymouthia vallis', featuring dark, wavy strands against a light background.
A preserved specimen of the seaweed Acanthocladium extenuatum mounted on a page, with labels underneath.
Close-up image of dried Zoopsis argentea (hepatica) specimens on a page with handwritten text.
A botanical specimen illustration showing moss labeled '71. Moss' and '71 Zygodon intermedius' on a white background.
Mini Waterfall on Diaper Track

2026 Events Calendar Now Available

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Another year is coming to a close. We have now planned our events for 2026. The Calendar on this site has been updated. We have included more walks into areas of the park that you may not have been before. The car shuffle walk along Diaper Track is a new addition. We will be having a re-run of our excursion to Middle Creek Falls. Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, plans can change. If you register for activities we can keep you updated.

Mini Waterfall on Diaper Track

Tarra-Bulga Bioblitz

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It’s not too late to sign up for our Bio-blitz. This Saturday (February 5th) Where we will aim to record as many species of any lifeform (Insects, Birds, Plants, Fungi etc) we can find on the day. We will use the Citizen Science Website/App iNaturalist https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/ to log our findings. Conveniently the site already has a Tarra-Bulga National Park project set up that automatically records any sightings made within the Park. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/…/tarra-bulga-national-park

As you can see it is well established already with 5.350 observations and 1,170 species recorded. We will aim to use a number of survey techniques to find as many species as possible. I think 200 species would be a good result for the day.

Anyway if you would like to join in we will kick off at 10am but you are welcome to come and go at any time. If the weather is suitable we will put up a light sheet in the evening which should attract a lot of night flying insect species. Registration is via ParkConnect https://www.parkconnect.vic.gov.au/Volunteer/public-planned-activity/?id=6768c4d9-446c-ec11-b820-0003ff6f999a

With iNaturalist you can download the App and upload sightings directly from a phone or you can upload any photos you take on a camera when you get back home and upload them via the website later on. If you don’t want to log your own sightings feel free to just come along and observe.

Do bring food for the day, as well as any cameras, binoculars etc that you would like to use. Contact 0488 035 314 for further information. 

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Working Bees Switching to Sundays

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This year we are switching to hold most of our on-ground activities on Sundays. The first one is coming up this Sunday morning (March 31st). We will be meeting at the Tarra Valley Carpark at 9.30am and then heading down to our project site a bit further down the road where we will spend a couple of hours hand weeding sycamore maple, ivy and tutsan.
BYO, gloves etc but please let us know via friendsoftarrabulga@gmail.com or phone 0488 035 314  if you intend to come along in case any plans need to change on the day.

Photo of Tutsan
Tutsan with some fruit ready to spread more seed into the park.

Don’t Go Past the Tarra Valley!

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While spending a bit of time in the Tarra Valley Car Park on Saturday morning it was mind blowing to witness a significant number of touristy looking vehicles slow down, check out the place from their vehicles and then drive on without getting out of the car. One lady who had stopped for a look around, approached me and said “we have come up from Yarram and were wondering where to go for the best walks!”. She seemed surprised when I said that one of the best walks in the park is right here.

The Rainforest Walk at the Tarra Valley is certainly a must-do Tarra-Bulga National Park experience. The ancient gnarly Myrtle Beech, fresh mountain streams, lush green mosses and delicate filmy ferns are truly spectacular (not to mention Cyathea Falls). Maybe it needs better signage (VicRoads) or publicity but seriously people if you a driving through, stop, get out of the car, take a walk and check it out for yourself.

Activity Coming up this Saturday

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Fire damaged re-vegetation.
Project Site in 2010, previous re-vegetation efforts were destroyed in the Black Saturday fires.

This Saturday July 28th, we are inviting people to join us

New Seedling
Newly planted seedling in a wire tree-guard

for an activity at one of our on-going project sites. The aim is to remove wire tree-guards from successfully plantings which are part of the recovery from 2009 bushfires.

Meeting point is the Tarra-Bulga Visitors centre at 10am and the activity will finish around 1pm. Please let us know if you intend to come along in case there are any change of plans. Phone 0488 035 314 or email: friendsoftarrabulga@gmail.com

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Project Site Showing Progress June 2018

Lyrebird Mound in the Tarra Valley

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Thanks to group members Martin and Bernadette for letting us use this great camera footage they captured from a very busy Lyrebird mound just near the park in the Tarra Valley. The video catches a male Lyrebird at the peak of the breeding season, strutting his stuff in a full display.