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.
OFF Walk Reports
Birds of Oatley Park
Local Walking Tracks
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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🌳Celebrating Our 70th Year🌿 ![]()
🦎Big news for Lime Kiln Bay🐦![]()
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After more than a decade of advocacy and too many broken promises from all levels of government, real progress is finally happening.![]()
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Thanks to Georges River Council, long-awaited improvements to Lime Kiln Bay Wetland have been added to the 2026–27 budget. A huge win for the community and our environment. 👨👩👧👦👏![]()
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These upgrades aim to:![]()
🦉Support native wildlife ![]()
💧Clean water to Georges River![]()
🌿Remove invasive plants![]()
👨👩👧👦Safer wetland access![]()
🌳Replant and landscape![]()
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This special place deserves our care and now’s your chance to help shape its future. 😉![]()
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Head to the Georges River Council Your Say page to: 🔎 Check out the proposed design![]()
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💬 Share what you love about the wetlands and how you use the space.🚶♂️📸👫![]()
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Let’s make sure Lime Kiln Bay gets the attention and investment it’s needed for years.![]()
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🗓️ Consultation closes 17 July![]()
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We thank Councillor Peter Mahoney: for bringing a motion to Council in April last year to investigate improvements and seek funding for these works. 😇
🌳Celebrating Our 70th Year🌿 ![]()
💧🌿👨👩👧👦 Streamwatch 👨👩👧👦🌳💧 ![]()
🌳💧Myles Dunphy Creek💧🌿![]()
After three dry weeks, the rain finally returned – and cut our session short! OFF members were out early this morning for water testing, joined by a special guest: a curious Year 2 student working on a school project. ![]()
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Wonderful to see the next generation taking an interest in our environment! ![]()
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🔍 Observations: 🔎![]()
– Site A (Mulga Rd): Unusual water flow, likely from a stormwater tank release.![]()
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– Site B (near rail line): Light brown sludge on the creek bed, zero turbidity (unusual), and worse — what looked like motor oil in the water and lining the creek bed – reported to the EPA.![]()
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Rubbish collected at Site B included: ![]()
* Oil-stained timber![]()
* Plastic bags, bottles, and cans![]()
* Wipes, gloves, and a face mask![]()
* A toy truck, pen, and even a house key…![]()
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👌Site A was almost litter-free – a small but meaningful win.![]()
💧 Water quality results were typical for an urban creek, though runoff and pollution from the rain may have skewed the data.![]()
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A strong reminder of why we regularly monitor our local creeks!
🌳Celebrating Our 70th Year🌿![]()
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A busy week, kicked off with exploring the Georges River with Georges Riverkeeper ,our President Kim Wagstaff, and Councillors Mahoney and Allison — talking about future programs and tackling litter through the NSW EPA-funded Roadmap for Litter Prevention.![]()
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Off members also joined locals and Councillors Mahoney and Allison to check out the nearly finished Lugarno watercraft launching facility — a great project by Georges River Council with NSW Government support. 👨👩👧👦👍🛶![]()
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At our monthly meeting, we showcased our new Audio Visual equipment setup, proudly funded by Councillor discretionary grants — a big thank you to Councillor Peter Mahoney: Peakhurst Ward – Georges River Council and Councillor Matt Allison: Peakhurst Ward, Georges River Council 👏🎥😇🎤![]()
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And to top it off, our vice president Adrian Polhill, Off members and friends participated in the Oatley Lions Club Trivia Night! 🎉👨👩👧👦![]()
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Over 230 locals, big laughs, tricky questions, and yes… we won some prizes! Nice seeing Zhi Soon – Labor for Banks, Mark Coure MP, Mayor Elise Borg – Georges River Council, and Councillor Natalie Mort: Georges River Council – Blakehurst Ward Councillor Peter Mahoney, Councillor Oliver Dimoski Georges River Council, Councillor Matthew Allison Elaina Anzellotti Georges River Council and Sam Stratikopoulos – Georges River Councillor joining in the fun. All proceeds went to great causes.👌![]()
Thanks to all who made it a memorable night!
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🤎🦅🌳Great news🌳🦅🤎 ![]()
🦅for Lugarno’s Ospreys🦅![]()
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If you’ve spotted the Osprey pair soaring over the Georges River, you’ll be glad to hear they’ve got a brand new nest and it’s purpose-built just for them!![]()
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After years of nesting on a construction crane (not ideal!), Georges Riverkeeper and Georges River Council teamed up with bird experts to install a safe, sturdy platform right by their favourite fishing spot near Lime Kiln Bay.![]()
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Just in time for the 2025 breeding season and we even used nesting material from their old site to help them feel at home. ![]()
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Here’s hoping we’ll hear the pitter-patter of tiny talons soon!![]()
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Read full story here 👇![]()
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Images from Rob Annesley 😇
🌿Celebrating Our 70th Year🌳![]()
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Meet the Insects in Your Garden! ![]()
Discover the tiny creatures living in your backyard with retired biologist Liz! 😇![]()
● Learn how insects help your garden thrive![]()
● Find out how to garden *without* pesticides![]()
● Bring your insect photos—Liz will help identify them!![]()
📚 Insect books available to browse for members. #Everyone welcome! 👨👩👧👦![]()
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Tomorrow Night | 7:30pm![]()
Oatley Uniting Church Hall ![]()
(Letitia & Frederick Sts)![]()
Or join via Zoom: 👇 [us02web.zoom.us/j/3742141020](us02web.zoom.us/j/3742141020)![]()
Meeting ID: 374 214 1020