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Learn and Monitor Local Wildlife

Plant Selector 
Introducing our exciting Plant Selector tool, perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, anyone who loves local plants! This fantastic resource empowers you to confidently pick indigenous plants that will not only thrive in your garden but also create a welcoming habitat for local wildlife. Dive into the rich knowledge of 100 native species found in MA, all thanks to the dedicated efforts of Dr Cassia Read, who has spent years gathering invaluable ecological and horticultural insights. Get ready to transform your garden into a vibrant ecosystem!

Australia is one of the most significant contributors to iNaturalist globally, punching well above our weight relative to our population. We rank third in the world for the number of observations, second for the number of species (behind only the United States), and first in the southern hemisphere across all key metrics. As of October 2024, there are more than 9 million Australian observations on the platform 

Soil Health Guide 

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The Soil Health Guide Online Booklet provides information to help identify possible soil health issues using nine simple visual tests conducted in the paddock. 

Observations and results can be used to determine management actions to improve soil health and assess differences in soil health between paddocks, farms, management practices and/or growing seasons.

Caring For Country ​

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The Caring for Country (land management guide for north central Victoria) aims to assist new and existing land managers, particularly those in the rural living zone, to protect the health of their land and the broader environment

Fungi Guide

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Fungi of Central Victoria's Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands and Derived Grasslands

Hundreds, possibly thousands of species of fungi inhabit Central Victoria's Box-Gum Grassy Woodlands and Derived Grasslands*. Although rarely a focus of biodiversity management, fungi are vitally important to the health and resilience of these ecosystems. Fungi are the principle decomposers, breaking down organic material and recycling nutrients. Furthermore, the great majority of trees and other plants - including every orchid - form symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationships with fungi.

Birds of the Loddon Shire

https://robertscholes.wordpress.com/birds/

The above link is produced and maintained by Friends of Kooyoora stalwart and local photographer Robert Scholes and lists over 100 local species with photos and descriptions.

https://robertscholes.wordpress.com/birds/

Orchid Guide

Click/Tap on the following Facebook link.

This album of local orchids with botanical names produced by Friends of Kooyoora members and Mulwarrie Studios

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.562444897174749.1073741841.507498846002688&type=3

Listen to the following ABC link to learn about Friends of Kooyoora work to re-introduce rare orchids into the Park

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/offtrack/rare-endangered-and-sexually-deceptive-orchids/6663014

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