News
VFFF’s newest partner in the Caring for the Environment focus area, Earthwatch Australia, celebrated 40 years of impact at a wonderful evening at the State Library of Victoria in March.
Scottsdale Reserve is a private conservation reserve, south of Canberra, which protects remnant grassy ecosystems and a number of rare birds and other species that were once common throughout NSW. The land was purchased by Bush Heritage in 2006 with the support of VFFF and others, and in November VFFF had the opportunity to visit the reserve to see firsthand the progress that has been made in the restoration efforts.
In December, VFFF celebrated the graduation of the 26th Cohort of Fellows at a dinner attended by representatives from Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership and VFFF.
This quarter, the VFFF Board approved 3 new grants totalling $3,799,000.