Mt Beattie is a popular walk amongst visitors to Port Davey. The track begins at the historic Claytons cottage which is cared for by Friends of Melaleuca and PWS, and meanders through mature rainforest to the open slopes and summit, which afford wonderful all-round vistas of the waterway and surounding mountains. Special plants such as […]
A hearty group of 15 WCMV volunteers with Rangers Matt and Michael faced a mammoth task at Winterbrook Falls on Saturday 22nd April. “The going was tough, but the tough got going” and achieved a great outcome considering the size of the job which they had set out upon. […]
On a cold winter’s night on 11 June 2003 a group of 20 people gathered in West Hobart to mark the official launch of Wildcare’s newest volunteer group, the Friends of Maatsuyker Island (FOMI). Fast forward 20 years, on another cold night, a group of 40 people gathered at the Maritime Museum in Hobart to […]
An untarnished legacy on Tarn Shelf Some years ago, Friends of Mt Field used to work with Parks and Wildlife Service ranger Trevor Norris in Mt Field National Park. Both Trevor and the Friends enjoyed working together. Sadly, Trevor died, but he left a legacy to the Friends in his will. The Tarn Shelf Track […]
Community volunteers caring for our natural resources across the Cradle Coast region are invited to join ‘Link, Learn and Lunch’ – a FREE event hosted by Cradle Coast Authority NRM and supported by Landcare Tasmania and Wildcare Tasmania. The day will include presentations from diverse community NRM groups and plenty of time to catch up […]
Come along to to support Friends of Melaleuca’s fundraiser at Moonah Arts Centre, 23-27 Albert Road Moonah Thursday 25th May, 7.00pm Wildcare volunteer group Friends of Melaleuca will be showcasing stunning images, stories, live and recorded music inspired by Southwest Tasmania. Amid the spectacular images, hear about “A piano’s wilderness odyssey”; Nigel Westlake’s “Spirit of […]
In 2022 Friends of Tamar Island Wetlands Reserve was successful in winning community support through the Great Regional City Challenge for the renovation of Cormiston Creek Track. This short track (about 900 m) runs from Riverside to the car park of the Tamar Island Wetlands Reserve, which is one of those precious pieces of Launceston […]
There are lots of ways of being a Wildcare volunteer and all are welcome! Joining a group is a great way to get to know your local environment or to immerse yourself in a place you love to visit that is further from home. Perhaps your interest is in a particular species – the Orange-bellied […]
Invitation to celebrate the Friends of Maatsuyker Island Wildcare Inc. (FOMI) 20 Years FOMI is celebrating its 20th birthday in 2023! Come and visit our exhibition, showcasing FOMI’s achievements to care and protect Maatsuyker Island’s natural and historic values, at the Maritime Museum of Tasmania (16 Argyle St, Hobart). The exhibition is open to the […]
Are you the right person to be the next Wildcare Tasmania CEO? This is a unique and important role and we’re looking for a leader with ‘range’ – someone who has a broad spectrum of strategic and business experience and skills. You’ll need to enjoy the challenge of adapting and making good decisions with […]