Although a smaller group than usual, the 26 members of Friends of Eastern Otways and ANGAIR who came along to the Moggs Creek Picnic Ground on Saturday, December 10 appeared to enjoy the occasion.

Our numbers were swelled by Giselle, Cathy, Alyssa, Peter, Aaron and Katrina from Parks Vic, and Rani from DEPLW.

Twelve members joined us for the circuit walk around Moggs Creek at 10am where we heard a variety of bird calls, observed a number of plant species flowering, a cluster of spitfires on an Ironbark leaf, and overcame the obstacle of a large eucalypt that had fallen across the path in the recent inclement weather.

Some of the flowers along the way:

Back at the picnic ground about noon and Peter, Giselle, Lachie and Ross had the BBQ under control, and it wasn’t long before people were able to sit in this very pleasant environment enjoying the good food and good company.

Reflecting on the year’s activities both groups thanked their members for their support – a special thank-you to Giselle who has been a great liaison ranger for the Friends Group this year. It would be great if she could continue with Parks Vic in our area for 2017.

A few thank-you’s:

Congratulations to all on another successful year of conservation activities!

Margaret MacDonald