Western Australian Naturalists Club

Encouraging the study and protection of the natural environment

Frog spotting at Herdsman Lake

Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre Cnr Flynn and Selby St., Wembley, WA, Australia

Following Paul Doughty's talk on the Frogs of WA on July 1st, join Paul for some early evening frogspotting around the boardwalk at Herdsman Lake. This event is suitable for families and Young Naturalists are encouraged to attend. Meet at the Herdsman Lake Wildlife centre at 5pm for a 5.15 ...

Bird Walk and Talk for Young Nats

Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre Cnr Flynn and Selby St., Wembley, WA, Australia

Starting from the Herdsman Discovery Centre, a bird walk and talk suitable our young naturalists and members who want to hone their bird watching skills. Organiser

Iluka Beach Mini Bio-Fest (A Darwin Day Event for NSB and Young Nats)

Iluka Foreshore Park South Iluka Foreshore Park South, Iluka, WA

Join the Friends of lluka Foreshore, Birdlife WA, Tessa’s Reptiles, biodiversity educator Angela Rossen and others, for a morning of exciting displays, exploration and discovery as we observe and record the biodiversity (living things) on your beach and foreshore.

Snorkelling at Omeo Wreck

Omeo Shipwreck Socrates Parade, North Coogee, Western Australia, Australia

As part of Clean-up Day Australia, we are going snorkelling at the Omeo Wreck. This event is suitable for young naturalists as well as keen adults. Bring a plastic bag and gloves to pick up rubbish, as well as your snorkelling gear. Remember your hat and sunscreen Last year we ...

Andrew Wallace and Charles Mellar-Porter present Autumn Invertebrates in the Perth Region

"Hew Roberts" Nedlands Lecture Theatre, Clifton St., Nedlands

A talk by Andrew Wallace & Charles Porter These exceptional young men will bring you an exciting glimpse into their world as young naturalist's  through their photography  and extensive knowledge of the smaller parts of our natural world. Autumn in the Perth Region brings forth a fascinating array of bushland invertebrates. These ...

Bat Survey at Yunderup Nature Observatory

Yunderup Field Station Young Road, South Yunderup, Western Australia, Australia

It is time again to go to Coolenup Island to continue with our monitoring efforts from the comforts of our field studies centre. Club members have been carrying out flora and fauna surveys on this island since 1967. This weekend we will carry out flora and fauna surveys on the ...