Saturday, 26 July 2025

Winter in Possum Valley

 

Despite the rain and cold, there is still so much nature to be enjoyed in the Valley during the winter months! 


 

 

The possums and birds are loving snacking on the many wattles which have just started flowering, along with the colourful grevilleas and eucalypts. 

 

 

Just last weekend, during the rain, we spotted our first ever slender treefrog, Litoria adelaidensis, in the rushes next to the pond, and the black duck pair are back again, waddling about the garden and paddocks. 


 

 

While the sheep and goats are less than amused by the rain and mud, the tanks and dam are filling steadily in readiness for summer!


 

 

 

Upcoming PVAS Events

 

 We have several events taking place over the coming months - 

Possum Valley Tours continue through Winter on -

* 3 August

* 16 August

* 30 August

* 6 September 

There is a Volunteer Information Session on 16 August, 

And Goat Yoga returns for Spring on 14 and 27 of September. 

For more information and booking details see our Facebook Events Page at

https://www.facebook.com/possumvalleyanimalsanctuary/events .

We hope to see you there! 

 

 

 

Possum Valley Busy Bee


Saturday 9 August 2025

9.30 am until 1.00 pm  

Lend a hand to help make the Valley safer for residents in the event of a bush fire.

A light lunch will be provided although you are welcome to bring a plate of vegan friendly treats to share. With respect for our rescued animals and cause, please do not bring any food containing animal products.

Participants will need to be physically fit, without injury and capable of hard labour. You will need to bring sunscreen, hat, gloves, a water bottle and strong closed in shoes.

Spaces are limited so please indicate your attendance. Volunteers must be over the age of 16.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/720430577018875/ for more information. 

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Winter Recipe - Vegan Wellington

 

If, like us, you’ve been following 'Mushroom Case Daily' on ABC Listen, detailing the Erin Patterson trial, you may have wondered if there is a way to create a vegan Wellington. We think we have just the thing. Hoping you enjoy this very easy and delicious version of the much talked about meal, served with mash and green beans of course!

Ingredients

- Puff Pastry (both Borgs and Pampas are vegan friendly) – 2 sheets, thawed

- Vegie Delights Vegie Roast

- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil

- 1 packet of plant based bacon

- 500 g of finely chopped button mushrooms

- 2 tablespoons of Nuttelex buttery 

- Potato mash, green beans and gravy to serve

Method

- Brown off the vegie roast in a frying pan using the vegetable oil (until it is lightly brown on all sides).


 - Melt 1 tablespoon of the Nuttelex butter in a pan and add the chopped mushrooms. Fry until well brown and all moisture has cooked away.

- Place one sheet of pastry on baking paper, lay out the vegan bacon on top, and cover with fried mushrooms. Place vegie roast in the centre and fold pastry up to bundle the filling – don’t worry if it is rough or not quite joined.

- Place second sheet of thawed puff pastry on a board, and cut short lines length ways, alternating cuts on each line. Drape this latticed puff pastry over the roast on the baking paper, gently pulling to ensure the lattice cuts are opened.


 - Melt the remaining Nuttelex butter and brush over the lattice.

- Cook on 180 C for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, watching that the pastry cooks evenly.


 - Slice the Wellington into pieces and serve on a bed of mash, with green beans and vegan Mingle gravy – delicious!