Orange Field Naturalists and Conservation Society

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Our spring newsletter is here! Catch up on the Annual Spring Sale, our Cultural Heritage survey team, the Aussie Bird Count (with a BBGA bird checklist to download) and the hover flies doing the heavy lifting on our Billy Buttons.

Plus, listen out for BBGA Manager Sharon Davern tomorrow at 9:10am with Kim Goldsmith on ABC Western Plains, talking about all the beautiful birds you can spot at the BBGA.

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/d7c7e3bb50e6/spring-time-updates

16/10/2026

The next ECCO Talks event is on in just under two weeks - Wednesday 28th October starting at 7:30pm! We have two great speakers on the important subject of the H5 Bird Flu - how it started, current developments, precautions we should be taking and more. Details in the poster. All welcome!

15/10/2026

We'll be back in Orange next month talking all things renewables, how to identify and respond to misinformation, and what communities can do to support renewable energy that delivers for people and the planet.

If you're an Orange local who's interested in combatting misinformation in your region, or just wants to know more about renewable energy and the future it can help us build, we'd love to see you there!

RSVP link in comments.

14/10/2026

The Federal Court rules that a Commonwealth decision that blocked a NSW gold mine was "made without authority".

13/10/2026

Purple Beard Orchid - Calochilus robertsonii 11/10/26 field trip - photo Patrick Driver

13/10/2026

Interested in taking a deep dive on all things nest-boxes? Learn about the need for artificial habitat and see the solutions in action. Mick Callan from Habitat Innovation and Management will be presenting. All the info on our website, ctlocallandcare.org.au/events

13/10/2026

Super excited to share with you details of our next plant sale. Pop it into your diary now...