The main picture is a sketch by Eugene von Guerard dated 1858.1 Von Guerard was an Austrian-born artist who came to Australia in 1852 to try his luck on the Victorian Goldfields. He failed there, but went on to produce a large body of very finely detailed works which are an important historical record. The... Continue Reading →
Here's a list of plants Nelson Coastcare have found on the short walk from the Ocean Beach Car Park to the beach. The list shows the plant's common name first, then its scientific name. If it has a * next to it, the plant is not native to the Nelson area and is probably a... Continue Reading →
The photo is of fungi in the genus Anthracobia. Could be Charcoal Eyelash (Anthracobia melaloma). They are really small - you can see by comparison with the grains of sand around them. The picture was taken with a very cheap and cheerful USB digital microscope that cost under $30. You can also use a loupe... Continue Reading →
We had left it a bit late in the season and the day was pretty warm, but we did find orchids and some other plants we faved as well. Lyn J: “Favourite flower? The slender blue orchid. It was lovely to see several of these and to see the blooms open due to the warm... Continue Reading →
There is currently one planned Windfarm project in close proximity to Nelson’s Lower Glenelg NP/Discovery Bay Ramsar site. Nelson Coastcare is concerned that many people who have an interest in our area’s environment are still unaware of this project. Nelson Coastcare will oppose windfarm projects that cannot show that they do no harm to the... Continue Reading →
Betty Temple Watts was a scientific illustrator who provided watercolour bird paintings for works published by CSIRO. In 1965 she designed three new postage stamps and five of her earlier designs were adapted for decimal currency (1). Some of her work is held by the National Library of Australia and is on display at the... Continue Reading →
Photo supplied by Kevin Stretton - Cyril and Maureen in the 1950s. This website is funded by the family and friends of Cyril and Maureen Stretton – In Memoriam. Cyril and Maureen were long time residents of Nelson who made a significant contribution to the community. They are fondly remembered.
Here’s an excerpt from an old walking map (1). It refers to the path between the Ocean Beach Car Park and the Ocean Beach. “In the vicinity of the beach access track, you will see an excellent example of dune stabilization. Unregulated traffic of walkers and vehicles across the dune over the years stripped away... Continue Reading →
Goodness, that's a big one. Fox, a large one or one who dined out excessively. If you are walking Nelson’s tracks you will come across many small life dramas played out on the sand. It’s interesting to try work out who was involved and what was going on. There is a book you might consider. ... Continue Reading →
What does it look like? Dense shrub to 3m plus high. Dark glossy green leaves 2-8cm long with serrated edges (a similar native, Sea Box, has smooth leaf edges). Smooth bark. Small yellow green flowers late Autumn to Spring produce small red berries in summer that ripen to black.(1) No thorns. Why is it a... Continue Reading →
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