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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Alex George talks about Autumn in the bush
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Alex George talks about Autumn in the bush\n\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\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\nAlex George from Murdoch University. Alex George worked as a botanist at the Western Australian Herbarium for 21 years\, then edited the Flora of Australia based in Canberra for 12 years. Returning to Perth\, he did consulting work for some years but now enjoys the freedom of doing his own research and writing on various botanical projects. He was twice the Australian Botanical Liaison Officer at the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew. Besides many books that he has edited and indexed\, he has written 17 books (some with joint authors) and published more than 500 scientific papers and articles for newsletters.\n\nTopic:\n\n\nThis talk will discuss what may be seen among our wildflowers at a season when few people venture out. And there is much to look at. During the dry summer\, some plants survive by reducing their internal activity\, shown by changes in foliage colour that can be very striking as it intensifies into autumn. Then\, within a few days of the first winter rains\, the same leaves revert to green and resume activity. Interestingly\, there are some plants that flower in autumn\, including Banksias – there are more of these to be seen in autumn than at any other season. We can also observe the first stages of how wildflowers respond to the bushfires that we know\, from the plants’ behaviour\, have been part of the natural environment here for millions of years.\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\nKids’ talk – one of your younger members will be giving a 5 minutes kids’ talk.\nBoffins talk – A member will give an 8 minutes Boffins’ talk. Tony Start will give a talk on “Tsunamis”\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 we have time\, one of our experts will identify them or briefly talk about them\, or the person bringing them can talk about where they saw it\, etc. Photographs are particularly welcome\, as everyone can see them. 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.  Please bring the right CASH to help us avoid long queues. Thanks. 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 fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-alex-george/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260216T190000
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SUMMARY:General Meeting KRMB
DESCRIPTION:Topic:                    Belinda Forbes’ work on field fauna and flora surveys \n\n\n\nTime:                     7:00 pm \n\n\n\nSpeaker:              Belinda Forbes \n\n\n\nVenue:                  Naragebup (Rockingham Regional Environment Centre)\, Safety Bay Road\, Peron. \n\n\n\nContact:     for further details
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/general-meeting-krmb/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260301T034254Z
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SUMMARY:Amanda Bourne - 10 species in 10 years: a review of the Mt Gibson mammal restoration project 
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe team at Mt Gibson recently celebrated a significant conservation milestone\, with the release of the tenth locally-extinct mammal species\, the Western Quoll\, or Chuditch. Of the other nine species released during the past ten years\, both inside and outside a 7\,828 hectare feral predator-proof fenced area\, most are showing good signs of long-term viability. Amanda will give an overview of the field programs at Mt Gibson and discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with large\, complex\, landscape-scale conservation and restoration programs. \n\n\n\nIn her work\, Amanda coordinates a team of field-based ecologists conducting monitoring\, research\, animal translocations\, and strategic planning. She has a strong focus on evidence-based decision-making in biodiversity conservation. \n\n\n\n\nWestern Quoll. Photo by Robin Sinclair of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/amanda-bourne-10-species-in-10-years-a-review-of-the-mt-gibson-mammal-restoration-project/
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T213000
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SUMMARY:Night Parrots by Neil Hamilton (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Night Parrots by Neil Hamilton (DRB) \n  \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\n\n \nTalk: \nNight Parrot \nThe Night Parrot \nThe 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. \nSpeaker:  \nOrnithologist Neil Hamilton has graciously agreed to provide us with the latest information on this fascinating\, enigmatic\, and emblematic bird of the Australian outback. \nFor nearly 30 years\, has devoted his career to caring for\, studying\, and protecting Australia’s unique birdlife and native fauna. His recent research has centred on the elusive Night Parrot\, combining fieldwork\, conservation\, and habitat protection in some of the country’s most remote landscapes. \nBefore retiring\, Neil spent over 25 years with the Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)\, focusing on feral animal management\, wildlife trafficking prevention\, and fire management. He also founded Ghost Bird Consultancy\, inspired by his passion for preserving biodiversity and threatened species. \nIn addition to his government work\, Neil spent 28 years in the zoo industry and has contributed to numerous wildlife programs across Australia and overseas\, including captive breeding\, translocation\, and species recovery projects. \nNeil has also worked as a guide with Coates Wildlife Tours\, sharing his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Australia’s wildlife (including Christmas Island and New Zealand)  and helping us/others appreciate natural world he has spent a lifetime studying. \n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk.\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/nightparrot/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T193000
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Research Within the Arid Zones of Western Australia after Rediscovering a Critical Endangered Species
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nNight Parrot by Bruce Greatwich 2017 \n\n\n\n\nOur speaker tonight is Neil Hamilton (Ghost Bird Consultancy) \n\n\n\nFor nearly 30 years\, Neil has devoted his career to caring for\, studying\, and protecting Australia’s unique birdlife and native fauna. His recent research has centred on the elusive Night Parrot\, combining fieldwork\, conservation\, and habitat protection in some of the country’s most remote landscapes.Ghost Bird Consultancy continued with the Ghost Bird Volunteer research teams\, along with researchers from Curtin University\, support Martu community\, pastoralists\, consultants\, and the Museum of Western Australia\, to investigate the identified area/s where the Night Parrot has been located in WA.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/biodiversity-research-within-the-arid-zones-of-western-australia-after-rediscovering-a-critical-endangered-species/
LOCATION:North Beach Tennis Club\, 7B Kitchener St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T210000
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SUMMARY:Roz Hart on Fungi For Land
DESCRIPTION:We’re only just beginning to understand the complex role fungi play in our unique landscapes. But the more we learn\, the more we understand just how dependent we are on fungal diversity. \n\n\n\nRoz will talk about recent advances to assist Citizen Scientists to gain a better understanding of the fungi that we coexist with. Fungi do not just exist for us to eat! \n\n\n\nIt makes a difference if we understand what fungi do for our ecosystems and how land managers of all walks of life can work together with fungi. This gives us a better handle on what fungi can do for us as well as what we can do for them. \n\n\n\n\n\nRoz Hart and Sapphire McMullan Fisher have set up Fungi4Land\, working with Australian mycologists to gather and present in an understandable and workable format\, a guide to get a better understanding of how effective partnerships with local land managers\, flora and fauna can work in favour of the environment we live in.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/roz-hart-on-fungi-for-land/
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260703T191500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T050108Z
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SUMMARY:Xanthorrhoea and Kingia: iconic grasstrees
DESCRIPTION:What Xanthorrhea is that? Or is it a Kingia?\n\nBack in 2020\, presenters Geoff and Linda\, along with other Western Botanical ecological consultancy staff\, noticed significant variation in Xanthorrhoea (Grasstrees) while undertaking surveys in the eastern wheatbelt.  When they investigated Xanthorrhoea nana\, they found three forms that were difficult to distinguish\, so they began taking notes\, specimens and DNA samples.  This led to observations of other species elsewhere in the south-west of WA and Central Australia\, expanding their collections and developing a better understanding of the variation within the genus. With assistance from the WA Herbarium and other researchers\, they are working towards a revision of the Xanthorrhoea genus in WA.\nGeoff Cockerton has been working with WA native flora since 1979\, commencing while at university\, initially as a native seed supplier and since then as a botanical consultant\, now working at Western Botanical consultancy.\nLinda Dalgliesh has worked as an ecologist in WA and Qld for the past 20 years and has skills in zoology and botany.\nAfter the main presentation there will be a short focus on Botswana with Diana Papenfus.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/meeting-speaker-tbc/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T191500
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SUMMARY:Lois Gearing on the Naretha Bluebonnet Parrot
DESCRIPTION:Lois Gearing will talk about the little-known Naretha Bluebonnet Parrot \nNote: This event will not be held in our usual venue. It has been changed to Zig-Zig Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda\n\nNote: no RSVP required.\n\n \n\nTopic:\n\nThe Naretha Bluebonnet (Northiella narethae) is one of Australia’s least-known parrots — and one of the very last to be discovered\, formally described as recently as 1921. Even its name carries deep meaning: narethae is derived from the local Indigenous name for saltbush\, a vital and lifesaving food source in the remote and often hostile country this parrot inhabits. \nThis remarkable species is confined to the Myall belt of Western and South Australia\, on the fringe of the Nullarbor Plain — a landscape characterised by vast distances\, saline soils\, bluebush and saltbush\, and very few trees. It is a land where survival itself seems improbable\, yet the Naretha Bluebonnet has evolved to endure and persist. \nFor a time\, agricultural development across parts of this region inadvertently benefited the species by providing more reliable sources of water\, and flocks once numbered in the hundreds. However\, other landscape changes have since made survival far more challenging. Gone are the days of flocks of 400\, and populations have declined significantly\, particularly in Western Australia. \nIn the 1990s\, the then Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) established a pioneering captive breeding program in partnership with private aviculturists — a novel and forward-thinking initiative for Western Australia. As part of this program\, surplus birds were made available to the public through CALM-run auctions. These auctions not only helped support the program\, but also played a critical role in raising awareness of a parrot that\, until then\, very few people knew existed — or that it lived in WA at all. \nIt was through one of these CALM auctions that Lois and Wayne Gearing first came to meet the Naretha Bluebonnet and began what has become a decades-long commitment to the species\, not as owners\, but as guardians. Their involvement has spanned both intensive avicultural work and time spent in the bird’s remote homelands — landscapes that leave one asking how any creature survives there\, let alone breeds successfully. \nToday\, the greatest threat facing the Naretha Bluebonnet is the loss of nesting habitat. Suitable nesting trees are few and far between\, and many of the mature Allocasuarina pauper trees — relied upon for nesting hollows — are now splitting and collapsing with age. Regeneration of younger trees is minimal or absent. Without active intervention\, the lack of nesting trees places this resilient little parrot at serious risk of extinction. \nAs of 2026\, there are no Naretha Bluebonnets held in any zoos or wildlife parks in Australia. \nThis presentation explores the ecology of the Naretha Bluebonnet\, the harsh and beautiful landscapes it inhabits\, and the plants and trees essential to its survival — and tells the story of a small\, tough Australian battler that urgently needs our understanding\, advocacy and help. \n\n\nPlus:\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – Mike and Rachel Green will give a talk on the Spotted Bowerbird. \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 in streets nearby.\nWheelchair access: available.\nToilets: around the corner from the seminar room.\nBookings: No bookings required.\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/lois-gearing-2/
LOCATION:ZigZag Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260707T063200Z
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SUMMARY:The marvel of bird migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Lou Scampoli\, a Birdlife WA volunteer\, discussing the marvel of bird migration. \nBirds migrate in many ways and for a number of reasons and we will detail why they migrate\, the different forms of migration\, how they navigate and the numerous hazards they face. Be introduced to the migratory patterns of the Flame Robin\, Tasmanian Silvereye\, Rainbow Bee-eater and others. Hear about the incredible voyage of our migratory shorebirds and find out which shorebirds are considered ‘world champions’ of distance and altitude migration. \nThere will also be a short focus talk by Alex Chapman\, botanist and citizen science advocate\, on Florabase and citizen science.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/birds-and-migration/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260814T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260814T213000
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SUMMARY:Poppy Mahon talking about Rodenticides (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Poppy Mahon talking about Rodenticides (DRB) \nNote: This event will not be held in our usual venue. It has been changed to Zig-Zig Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda\n\nNote: no RSVP required.\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\nPoppy Mahon – Youth activist from Youth Action for Wildlife\, advocating for change to protect native species from harmful rodenticides.\n\nTopic:\n\n\n\nPoppy was involved with the Big Challenge – Wildlife Friendly Rodent Control Forums\, a family-friendly community event focused on protecting our waterways\, wildlife\, and pets from harmful rodent control methods. There were three forums held in 2025. \n\nPoppy will talk about the information learned from these forums and will give us an update on where we are at with rodenticides.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Ha Hoang will give an update on his Western Swamp Turtle Egg Translocation Study. \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 street parking right outside.\nCOVID19: Even though there are no longer restrictions\, we still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.\nWheelchair access: Available from Williams St.\nToilets: Are next door.\nBookings: No bookings required.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/poppy-mahon-talking-about-rodenticides-drb/
LOCATION:ZigZag Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T213000
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SUMMARY:Unearthing Western Australia's extraordinary trapdoor spider diversity
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia supports an extraordinary diversity of trapdoor and other mygalomorph spiders\, much of which remains undescribed or poorly understood. In this talk\, WA Museum’s Jeremy Wilson will draw on current research at the museum to explore how fieldwork\, museum collections\, morphology and DNA are helping to uncover this diversity\, understand how species are distributed across the landscape\, and ultimately inform their conservation. \nJeremy is Curator of Arachnids and Myriapods at the Western Australian Museum. His current research focuses on the taxonomy\, evolution and conservation of Australian mygalomorph spiders\, including trapdoor and wishbone spiders. He combines museum collections\, fieldwork\, morphology and molecular data to document species diversity and better understand how these spiders have diversified across Australian landscapes. \nPhoto right: Jeremy digging for trapdoors – photo credit Bryan Lessard; left: Idiosoma sp. ‘dome-door’ – burrow.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wishbone-spiders-3/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T213000
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SUMMARY:Penny Hussey talking about the Himalayas: Prayer Flags & Blue Poppies
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event will change back to our original venue of the Kalamunda Community Centre. \n\nSpeaker: Penny Hussey – DRB Member and Honorary Life Member\n\nTopic:\n\n\n\nPenny will talk about her trip to the Himalayas.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Viv Reid will talk about “The Birds of Lake Carnegie”. \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.\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/penny-hussey-talking-about-the-himalayas-prayer-flags-blue-poppies-drb/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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