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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Bibra Lake  \nMeet: Bibra Lake Reserve\, Progress Drive\, Bibra Lake\, at the carpark on the eastern side of Progress Drive\, nearest the intersection with Gwilliam Street.  (-32.090102\, 115.8207149) UBD Map 347 Ref L10. \nDetails: The walk is along mostly paved paths around the Lake but some optional limestone paths and boardwalks for better lake viewing\, an easy approx 6 km walk.  Toilets are available near the meeting point and along the way. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear / sunscreen) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water\, and lunch to have back at the cars.  We welcome any non-walkers to join us for a picnic lunch social catch up\, we expect to be back at the start point for lunch at approximately 12:30pm (BYO everything).    \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel or change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 10 October. \nContact: Sue Gardner 9414 9417 \nNB There may be road closures due to a running event. Please check the website: \nhttps://perth.wa.gov.au/public-notices/road-closure—event—perth-running-festival—11-october-2026
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-2/
LOCATION:Bibra Lake
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T123000
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers of Lions Lookout Welshpool Road
DESCRIPTION:This excursion will be led by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Byron Lamont AM.  A specialist in the ecology of the flora of the Darling Scarp and Western Australia in general\, Prof Lamont has published hundreds of papers over his long career and subsequent retirement. Prof. Lamont presented the Seventy Memorial Lecture in 2025. He is well known for his research on the ecology of native plants\, including responses to rehabilitation after mining.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/grasping-more-about-grasstrees-lions-lookout-welshpool-road/
LOCATION:Lion’s Lookout\, Lesmurdie\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T085357Z
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SUMMARY:Yunderup Macro Photography
DESCRIPTION:Our Field Studies Centre is the perfect place to unwind and recharge your battery\, and learn something new. This time\, we will be teaching macro photography using your mobile phone\, and uploading to iNaturalist Australia if possible. Renowned phone photographer Sophie Xiang will join us on Saturday to share her secrets and teach us how to get beautiful photos using your phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at South Yunderup Jetty 11 am on Friday the 16th or 9 am on Saturday the 17th. Other arrangements can be made on request. Club members are welcome to come for one or both days.  \n\n\n\nMembers staying overnight need to bring bedding/sleeping bag and pillowcase\, food and drinks\, insect repellent\, etc. Please RSVP if you intend to stay overnight or come along for one day (Saturday or Sunday). Up to 8 people can sleep at the field studies centre (3 rooms with 2 bunk beds\, [4 beds are reserved for the caretakers and organisers]). There is a 4 ring hotplate to cook meals and a microwave\, fridge.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCosts: $5 for day visit\, $15 for overnight stay (to assist with ongoing expenses). Pay cash on arrival on site\, or earlier to the Club’s bank account. For further information contact Jolanda (jmkeeble@gmail.com) 0439978550.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/yunderup-macro-photography/
LOCATION:Yunderup Field Station\, Young Road Jetty\, South Yunderup\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T025810Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity and mating behaviour of Australian wishbone spiders (genus Aname) in the Northern Jarrah Forest (NSB)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Andrea Piccinini \n  \nPresenter: Andrea Piccinini  (PhD Candidate\, UWA). \nThe wishbone spiders of the genus Aname are highly diverse mygalomorph spiders\, with an extremely widespread distribution across mainland Australia. Andrea’s project focused on addressing the taxonomic knowledge shortfall on this group in the Northern Jarrah Forest subregion\, and providing insights on mating behaviour and the influence of sexual selection on these spiders. Six new species have already been described for the area (with many more to come)\, and a remarkable mating system – especially regarding post-copulation behaviours – has been revealed.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-diversity-and-mating-behaviour-of-the-australian-wishbone-spiders-genus-aname-in-the-northern-jarrah-forest/
LOCATION:Undercroft Bridge Club\, Ron Chamberlain Dr\, Duncraig\, Western Australia\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T133000
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Bayswater \nLocation: Riverside Gardens through Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary\, Bayswater Urban Forrest and return.  \nTime: 8:30am for 9:00am start \nMeet: End of Milne St. UBD (2019) Map 270\, B2. Meet at the front of huge green shed with double doors. \nDetails: Easy\, mostly flat walk\, some grassed areas\, formed paths\, goat tracks optional. Around 5.9 km (can be shortened or exited at several points). \nBring water\, morning tea option at Oarhouse cafe\, or bring your own\, similar option for lunch.  \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel or change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 24 October. \nContact: Haydee Adel Ph 0405244900
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-4/
LOCATION:Bayswater
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T110000
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SUMMARY:Golly Walk : WA Wildflower Nursery\, Madeley
DESCRIPTION:You won’t have to walk far this month to see lots of native plants – many of which will be for sale. \nCome and join us for a talk and guided walk through the WA Wildflower Society’s new wildflower nursery which specialises in propagating and selling WA native plants. \nNote we will meet at 9.00am instead of our usual 8.00am. \nThe only entrance is via Village Place off Sporting Drive.. \nWear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. Hot water available.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-wa-wildflower-nursery-madeley/
LOCATION:WA Wildflower Nursery\, Village Place\, Madeley\, WA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T193000
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SUMMARY:Dark Skies - with Craig Bowers
DESCRIPTION:Dr Craig Bowers (Honorary Historian to the Perth Observatory)\, holding a photographic glass plate from around 1960. \nRetired astronomer Dr Craig Bowers will speak about the international Dark Sky movement and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance\, with a focus on how lighting affects everything: We are losing the night sky due to Artificial Lights At Night or ALAN and this impacts flora\, fauna and of course ourselves. \nCraig’s talk will cover aspects of light pollution\, the impacts\, what Naturalists can do either at home or through citizen science projects. \nCraig remains the Perth Observatory Historian and Curator; but he has always been a nature enthusiast. \n \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/dark-sky-with-craig-bowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T213000
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SUMMARY:Jasper Dean will talk about the Wondrous World of Insects (Plus DRB Nats AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Jasper Dean will talk about the Wondrous World of Insects (Plus DRB Nats AGM)\n\nAGM: Please note that the DRB branch AGM will be held at the beginning of this meeting prior to Jasper’s talk. \n\nNote: no RSVP required.\n\nSpeaker:\n\nJasper Dean\n\nTopic:\n   \n\nJasper gave a talk to the Main club of the WA Nats in November 2025. He has agreed to give another talk to our branch\, with some changes to suit our audience.\n\nHere is the review of his last talk posted on the WA Nats newsletter:\n\n\n“Our speaker was Jasper Dean. Jasper is the current secretary of the Perth Insect Study Society\, and is studying an unusual combination at UWA: Conservation Biology and English. During his gap year\, he worked at Kings Park as an Education Assistant. He enjoys making models of insects from recycled materials\, and the Bug Zoo in Canada is one of his favourite places in the world. After showing us his insect tattoos\, he delivered his talk in a light-hearted and entertaining way\, and his enthusiasm shone through.  \nIn Australia\, there are 3000 species of orthopterans\, or straight-winged insects. They make a loud noise by rubbing body parts together (stridulation). They are divided into the katydids and crickets (Ensifera) and the grasshoppers and locusts (Caelifera).  \nThe Ensifera have long\, hair-like antennae\, make their noise by rubbing their wings against their back legs\, and have their ears on their forelegs. In contrast\, the Caelifera have short antennae\, make their noise by rubbing their back legs together\, and have their ears on the side of the first abdominal segment.  \nKatydids are also called bush crickets\, especially in Australia\, although they are not the same as true crickets. (Hence the need for scientific nomenclature\, and Jasper explained some of the interesting etymology of those Latin names). Katydids are flattened laterally. Jasper showed us some that look like leaves\, and even some with holes and blemishes to make them resemble real leaves. One in 500 has a mutation that makes them bright pink! Katydids mostly eat plant material\, but some prey on insects. Some toss their faeces away to deter predators (Look out!). Lost your thermometer? You can use the chirping rate of katydids to determine the temperature. \nAnother group of insects is the Odonata. This order is divided into two major groups – the dragonflies\, which rest with their wings outstretched\, and the damselflies\, with wings folded along the body when at rest.  There are other differences as well\, such as where they lay their eggs.  Their immature stage is called a naiad\, which means an aquatic nymph stage. They live in water and are very well camouflaged.” \n\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. No focus/ boffins talk due to AGM.  \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If you wish to show a photograph\, please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.\nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.\nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you.\nParking: Free parking right outside.\nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level.\nToilets: Are inside.\nBookings: No bookings required.\n\n\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/jasper-dean-will-talk-about-insects-drb/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T213000
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SUMMARY:Thilo Alexander Krueger will be talking about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Thilo Alexander Krueger will be talking about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism (DRB) \nNote: no RSVP required.\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.\n\nSpeaker:\n\nThilo Alexander Krueger is a Post-Grad student at Curtin Uni.\n\nTopic:\n\n\nThilo will talk about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Rachel and Mike Green will talk about the Striated Pardalotte. \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If you wish to show a photograph\, please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.\nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.\nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you.\nParking: Free parking right outside.\nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level.\nToilets: Are inside.\nBookings: No bookings required.\nSee you there for a fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/thiloalexanderkruegertalkingaboutdrosera/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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