January 20, 2017January 8, 2017Accomodation, Australian Mammals, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Fauna

I think this Joey needs a name – any ideas?

Back in April last year we did a blog post on this Eastern Grey Kangaroo who is still visiting the cabin […]

January 18, 2017January 8, 2017Conservation, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Black Booyong Tree

The Black Booyong must certainly have something to do with our name ‘Booyong Conservation’. This tree is situated in the […]

January 13, 2017April 25, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Willow Bottlebrush

Along the fire trail we recently discovered the Callistemon salignus , often known as the Willow or White Bottlebrush. There […]

January 11, 2017January 8, 2017Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Lizards

The Eastern Crevice Skink

I have to admit that when it comes to species identification my interests lay more on the side of Flora […]

December 29, 2016December 29, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Conservation, Native Shrub

Narrow-leaf Geebung

On the edge of the forest at Booyong you will find the Narrow-leaf Geebung, scientific name Persoonia linearis and belonging […]

December 19, 2016December 18, 2016Conservation, Rainforest Flora

Happy Wanderer

The Happy Wanderer, what a lovely name! This lovely delicate climbing purple pea flower can be found throughout the conservation […]

December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Trees

Yellow Bloodwood Tree

I have been busy completing a life story for a client and applying for a new position at work recently, hopefully […]

November 28, 2016November 26, 2016Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees, Vulnerable Species

Grevillea Hilliana

We are very fortunate to have two Grevillea Hilliana trees at Booyong. They been listed as an Endangered Species by […]

November 21, 2016May 9, 2021Aquatic Plants, Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Frogs, Rainforest Flora

Cape Water Lily

The Cape Water Lily is native to South Africa and we are always delighted when the sun shines and they […]

November 18, 2016February 6, 2021Booyong Conservation Retreat, Cabin Garden, Conservation, Gardening - Natives, Rainforest Flora, Trees

Native Frangipani

In spring, outside the cabin windows you’ll find a Native Frangipani which has cream and yellow flowers and a lovely […]