Conservationist, bass recorder player extroardinaire, U3A and BEAM member Peter Mitchell has been working with various conservation groups on a project to identify and list 36 of the best nature reserves, parks and forests in the mitchell Shire. Visit the website at https://www.beam.org.au/naturaltreasures  to download guides and maps of walking paths and to learn more about the natural history and the diverse environments that are available for our enjoyment.