Western Australian Naturalists Club

Encouraging the study and protection of the natural environment

Lake Mealup

Peel Harvey Estuary Greenlands Rd, West Pinjarra, Australia

Lake Mealup, where water levels after summer should be suitable for a mix of waterbirds and waders. Greenlands Road West just after leaving the Forrest Highway – there is an area on the right-hand side where it is safe to pull off the road. We will then make our way ...

NSB’s Re-enactment of First Excursion : Lake Joondalup

Neil Hawkins Park Boas St, Joondalup, Australia

The Wanneroo and District Branch held its first excursion on 31 March 1985. It was to Neil Hawkins Park. Not long after, Noelene Goodsell, wife of the inaugural president, used her position as a school teacher to involve the Wanneroo Primary School in planning a Nature Trail along the shore ...

Ellis Brook Valley Reserve- Clean-up Australia excursion

Ellis Brook Valley Reserve Rushton Road, Martin, WA, Australia

Where: Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is located along Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin. The reserve straddles the Darling Scarp and is known for its wildflowers, Sixty Foot Falls and blue wrens.When: 9.30 am we will meet at Honeyeater Hollow picnic area (carpark and toilet) and walk one or ...

WA Nats Bushwalking Group

Naval Memorial Park to Palm Beach and return Meet:       Naval Memorial Park car park (adjacent to Governor Rd Reserve) Corner of Rockingham Beach Rd and Governor Rd. Details:       The walk is about 8km return along a mostly flat paved coastal path, offering views of the ocean, boats, birdlife, ...

Facts about Prescribed Burning in the South-West Forest Region

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

This presentation by Peta Kelsey will describe the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions’ current prescribed burning program on the lands it manages in the South-West Forest Region. It will look at the effectiveness of the current regime in preventing wildfire and protecting people and infrastructure, and also its impact ...

WA Nats Bushwalking Group

Bibra Lake Meet: Bibra Lake Reserve, Progress Drive, Bibra Lake, at the carpark on the eastern side of Progress Drive, nearest the intersection with Gwilliam Drive.  (-32.090102, 115.8207149) UBD Map 347 Ref L10. Details:       The walk is along mostly paved paths around the Lake but some optional limestone paths and ...

POLYPHAGUS SHOTHOLE BORER

Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St, North Beach, Australia

Note our February, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday, not Wednesday, due to HEC being unavailable. The NSB of the Naturalists' Club and the NSB of the Wildflower Society will hold a joint meeting to enlighten members to the devastation this sesame seed-sized beetle can ...

BEACHCOMB AND SNORKEL : ILUKA BEACH

Iluka Foreshore Park Iluka Foreshore Park, Burns Beach Rd, Iluka, Western Australia, Australia

NSB's annual Beachcomb and Snorkel will be a month later than usual due to the re-enactment of our first walk in 1985 taking precedent in March. However, given the sea temperature was 2-3 degrees above the norm for summer we should still be able to get into and out of ...