Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society
Oatley Flora & Fauna Conservation Society would like to acknowledge the Bidjigal people of the Eora nation, the Traditional Custodians of the Land and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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The objectives of the Society are:
- To stimulate interest in Australian flora and fauna;
- To act to protect and foster an interest in the natural environment, particularly at the local level;
- To foster an understanding of the need to conserve the natural environment and resources; and
- To cooperate with other groups to achieve these objectives at local, state, national and international level.
Become a Society Member and Get Involved!
Members get access to monthly walks and regular evening talks on a range of fascinating topics. Our family memberships cost $25.00.
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Vale Heather Goodall. ![]()
Sending condolences to her family and friends who knew and loved her. Heather died peacefully on 29 January, surrounded by her family.![]()
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Heather was a renowned author who cared deeply for the Georges River. She was very vocal on social justice issues relating to Aboriginal acknowledgement, women’s rights, and climate change. She was also a Knitting Nanna—an organisation that rejected corporate greed and supported climate action.![]()
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Heather would be best known to OFF members as the author of "Georges River Blues", which chronicled the history of the campaigns waged against environmental threats along the river from 1945 to 1980, and for her strong support in saving Glenlee from development. Her death is a real loss to all those she supported in caring for our land.![]()
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Funeral details:![]()
A funeral service for Heather will be held on Thursday, 5 February.![]()
Macquarie Park, Camellia Chapel.![]()
The service begins at 11:30 am.![]()
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The service will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. A link will be posted closer to the day. ![]()
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Family advice: ![]()
The dress code need not be black. "We will be in colour. Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in to celebrate Heather’s life.”![]()
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Condolences:![]()
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to support action for climate justice, a cause Heather felt strongly about. A suggested recipient is the Sydney Knitting Nannas And Friends where Heather was an active member in the last few years of her life.![]()
[knittingnannas.org/donations/](knittingnannas.org/donations/)![]()
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More details at:![]()
[www.facebook.com/share/p/16yKL9sAjU/](www.facebook.com/share/p/16yKL9sAjU/)
🌳✨ Step into the bush with us!![]()
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Our OFF walks aren’t just scenic, they’re full of hidden stories. ![]()
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From wildlife lovers to native plant experts and incredible bird-call spotters, there’s always something new to learn.![]()
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Come walk with us, discover, learn, and help care for the places we love.![]()
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Wishing our members a Happy New Year. 🥳🎉 We look forward to seeing you in 2026 on our walks, talks and activities. 🤠![]()
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We hope everyone had a safe and merry Christmas. A few photos from our end of year celebrations at the castle,Oatley Park.🥳🍹🍒
A moment of calm in Oatley Park. 🌳✨![]()
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Want to make a bigger impact for Oatley’s environment? We’d love to welcome new faces!![]()
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Join our Committee in 2026 and help shape the future of local conservation, and enjoy more peaceful moments in nature. 🌻![]()
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Please consider signing the petition.
Let’s tell Scully: Reject the Metro Mine Modification
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Can you take just a minute to tell Planning Minister Paul Scully not to permit modifications (i.e. extensions) of the Metropolitan Coal Mine in Helensburgh?
🦇✨ Meet Oatley’s night-time neighbours!![]()
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Our local Grey-headed Flying Foxes play a crucial role in pollinating native trees and keeping our bushland thriving.![]()
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During OFF’s quarterly census, we recorded approximately 500–1000 Flying-foxes roosting at Myles Dunphy Reserve, including many juveniles. ![]()
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Monitoring their numbers helps us protect both the species and the ecosystems they support. 🌿💚![]()
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