Historical information

Noel Gross (1933-2026) was a teacher, environmentalist, photographer and world traveller. She and her husband Dudley Gross who died in 2016 were involved in various local environmental groups including Friends of Dandenong Ranges National Park, Friends of Lysterfield Lake Park, Friends of Wright Reserve, Friends of Butterfield Reserve, Friends of Sassafras Creek, Friends of Menzies Creek (MEANDER}, Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater, Wildlife Watch, Johns Hill Landcare Group, and others.

Significance

Noel Gross was a respected and admired member of local environmental groups.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of Noel and Dudley Gross; A4 Certificate for 'Conservation Achievement' to Dudley and Noel Gross (1991); A4 Certificate of 'Life Membership' of Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater to Dudley Gross (2013); 2 A4 'Best Friend' Awards to Dudley Gross and to Noel Gross for dedication as a friend of Wright Forest (2013); A4 'Certificate of Thanks' to Noel Gross from South Dandenongs Community Nursery Inc. (2016); 'Avonsleigh Common' article by Karen Alexander; 'BOCA'S Little Blue Birdlist' recording Noel Gross's observations of local birds; Decorative bookmark featuring the helmeted honeyeater.