Penguin Island's Little Penguins are in trouble - their population has plummeted by more than 94%, leaving just over 100 birds. Without immediate action, we could lose them forever. Local scientist Erin will share: The story behind the dramatic decline — and why it matters The biggest threats our penguins ...
There are about 3500 islands in WA, which is more than any other Australian jurisdiction. All are in public ownership, and almost all south of the Kimberley are managed by a single government agency, and almost all Kimberley islands are held under native title. This is a situation unique in ...
We want your ideas for next year’s speakers and excursions! What places do you want to explore? Who should we invite to inspire us? This is your chance to help shape the calendar — don’t miss it! We’ll meet at the Club’s office (L1, 74-82 Beaufort St, Perth – opposite the WA Museum) onSat ...
DRB Presents: The Crazy Bushman talking about turtles
Topic: After the AGM is complete, Daniel Heald will deliver a presentation on the results of the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025. He will also show photos from the branch's weekend stay at Narrogin.Time: 7.00 pmSpeaker: Daniel HealdVenue: Contact: for further information
Ants are fascinating creatures with a wide range of species and behaviours. In Western Australia alone, there are many ant genera, and they are predominantly ground-nesting species. Entomologist Dr Brian Heterick will give an informative talk touching on "What is an ant?" and "What use is an ant?" He will ...
Alex George talks about Autumn in the bush
Topic: Belinda Forbes’ work on field fauna and flora surveys Time: 7:00 pm Speaker: Belinda Forbes Venue: Naragebup (Rockingham Regional Environment Centre), Safety Bay Road, Peron. Contact: for further details
Nedlands Planning Meeting (and foreshore walk) Location: Nedlands Time: Meeting will start at 8.00 am under the shady trees – please be there promptly. NB There is no formal walk although individuals may choose to arrive early to walk along the foreshore. Meet: J. H. Abrahams Reserve (Eastern end) UBD (577 ...
Western Quoll. Photo by Robin Sinclair of AWC.
This talk to the main branch of the WA Naturalists’ Club will be given by Amanda Bourne who leads the conservation science program on four Australian Wildlife Conservancy wildlife sanctuaries in Western Australia. She will talk about the Mt Gibson Mammal Restoration Project, which is on Badimia Country.
The Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is one of Australia’s most mysterious birds. Once thought extinct, Night Parrots were rediscovered in 2013, a century after the last sighting of a living individual. it survives in remote arid regions, hiding among dense spinifex and emerging only at night. Listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, it has become a symbol of both the fragility and resilience of Australia’s desert ecosystems.
Note our March to June meetings will not be held at the HEC due to ongoing maintenance. Instead, we will meet on the third Tuesday at the North Beach Tennis Club, 7B Kitchener St, North Beach. Night Parrot by Bruce Greatwich 2017 Our speaker tonight is Neil Hamilton (Ghost Bird ...