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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250502T193000
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SUMMARY:The Western Australian Naturalists’ Club – writing a Centenary history
DESCRIPTION:Dr Sue Graham-Taylor accepted the challenge of writing the centenary history of the Western Australian Naturalists’ Club being aware of the key role it has played in documenting and protecting WA’s environment as well as in educating the community. Her research has unearthed many aspects of our history that are not so widely known. \n\n\n\nSue will touch on some of her early findings.  She will address why the Club was not established until 1924\, when field naturalist clubs in other states were established from the 1880s.  \n\n\n\n\nDr Sue Graham-Taylor in the Battye Library \n\n\n\nThe talk will outline the state of knowledge of Western Australian flora and fauna at that time and the work of those earlier natural history societies which preceded the founding of the Club.  \n\n\n\n\nThe challenges in establishing the WA Naturalists’ Club were many but Dominic Serventy refused to believe\, as the Museum’s Ludwig Glauert did\, that establishing such an organisation would be impossible:  \n\n\n\nThe people out here were not educated enough\, all they thought about was horse racing\, the trots\, sports\, etc. \n\n\n\nDon Serventy decided to see for himself. \n\n\n\n\nSue will discuss this early membership\, influential personalities\, the huge range of early activities undertaken by the club such as exhibitions and Wildlife Shows\, and their impact. Ideas\, memories and photos from today’s members will be welcomed as she continues the task of working on our history.   \n\n\n\nDr Sue Graham-Taylor AM is a professional historian and researcher\, previously Curator History and Sustainability at the Western Australian Museum. Since that time\, Sue has curated a range of exhibitions\, including the WA Museum Boola Bardip’s Changes Gallery that looks at environmental change in Western Australia and has worked on a range of Swan River research projects.  Sue has an ongoing interest in the environment being involved with the Conservation Council and regularly volunteering with the Swan Estuary Reserve Action Group.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/the-western-australian-naturalists-club-writing-a-centenary-history/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250507T235959
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SUMMARY:NOTLEY LATE EASTER CAMP 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  Thursday 1 May – Wednesday 7 May \nA deposit of $100 is required to save your place and once the final number of attendees is known (a week before commencement) we will advise you of the remaining amount to pay. \nPay deposit via Humanitix. \nVenue: Wellington Forest and Collie region \nActivities: Wellington Discovery Forest Centre – Potters Gorge – Wyvern Road Nature Reserve – Coalfields Museum – Westralian Conservation Park – Harris Dam – Harris River Winery. Guided Tour of Collie Mural Trail featuring Flora and Fauna\, Wildflowers – Birds – Fungi – Snails – Ring-tailed Possums. \nAccommodation: Our accommodation for the 6 nights will be the Wellington Forest Cottages and Conference Centre\, situated 31 km southwest of Collie. https://wfccc.com.au/cottages/ \nWe have reserved 4 cottages. Three with inside toilet\, one with outside toilet.\nEach cottage has 3 bedrooms:\n– Master bedroom has 1 double and 1 single bed\n– Bedroom 2 has 3 single beds (no bunk beds)\n– Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds \nOptions: stay 6 nights or weekend only (2-3 nights). We will do our best to accommodate your request for a single room but cannot guarantee. Move in from 2pm on Thursday 1 May. Depart by 10am Wednesday 7 May. \nThe final cost per person can only be determined once we know the final number of attendees\, but we estimate $60-$65 per person per night. \nWhat’s included in the cost\n– Accommodation\n– Use of Conference Centre\n– Guided tour of Collie Murals and Arboretum \nWhat’s not included\n– Entry to Collie Coalfields Museum\n– Hire of canoes/kayaks \nNon-members are welcome but will be charged an extra $75 or they can spend the same amount and join the Club. \nBring: your own bedding- sheets\, blankets\, pillow case and towels\, as well as food. We will make a couple of visits to Collie where you will be able to restock. \nContact: Don Poynton for any questions and further information. If you have a medical condition we should be aware of please provide information directly to the organizer at natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/advance-notice-notley-late-easter-camp-2/
LOCATION:Wellington Forest\, Collie\, WA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250427T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Rocky Bay to Chidley Pt and return\nMeet: The Tom Perrott Reserve car park\, McCabe Street\, Mosman Park (UBD 306\, E10) \nDetails:       The walk is about 8 km return. Toilets at Tom Perrott Reserve and Russell Brown Adventure Park (BYO paper).  Walk down-river to Cyprus Hill for morning tea and rest stop.  Walk up-river to Chidley Point Lookout and return to Russell Brown Park for lunch.   Short walk back to Tom Perrott Reserve car park from Russell Brown Adventure Park. \nMostly paved track\, short section on sand track with some limestone rocks.  It’s mostly flat with two moderate hill sections. It has good shade from the trees in most parts with a few exposed sections. Lovely views of the river along the whole way. There are a lot of historical spots to read/talk about along the way e.g. aboriginal sites/the old sugar refinery etc. \nWear 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. \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 26th April. \nContact:      Robyn Weir 0407 993 098 / Chris Gillam 0407 005 940 (text only please).
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-17/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250427T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
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SUMMARY:Goegrup Lake
DESCRIPTION:Goegrup Lake is a scenic spot where the Serpentine River approaches the Peel Harvey Estuary. It is a good place to view migratory and resident shorebirds\, raptors such as Ospreys\, plus birds that use the Samphire and shrub habitats present in the reserve. \n\n\n\nMeet: At the carpark at the Riverside Gardens picnic area\, at the intersection of Redcliffe Road and Wanda Road\, Greenfields. \n\n\n\n\n\nContact:  for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/goegrup-lake/
LOCATION:Goegrup Lake\, Redcliffe Rd and Wanda Rd\, Greenfields\, Western Australia\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
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SUMMARY:BEACHCOMB AND SNORKEL : ILUKA BEACH
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHowever\, given the sea temperature was 2-3 degrees above the norm for summer we should still be able to get into and out of the water without turning into icebergs. \nIf the weather is not conducive to a swim we will take a walk along the coastal path. Either way the coffee van will be waiting for us.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/beachcomb-and-snorkel/
LOCATION:Iluka Foreshore Park\, Iluka Foreshore Park\, Burns Beach Rd\, Iluka\, Western Australia\, 6028\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250421T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
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SUMMARY:Australian Flora and Fauna in Popular Culture
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s speaker will be Desiree Heald \n\n\n\n\n\nFor further information contact
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/australian-flora-and-fauna-in-popular-culture/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250416T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250305T032509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T052227Z
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SUMMARY:Serventy Memorial Lecture 2025
DESCRIPTION:Biotic interactions – the essence of nature conservation\n\n\n\nSouthwestern Australia has a unique natural heritage. Our ecosystems contain many complex interactions between plants\, animals and fungi. Prof. Lamont will outline examples of these interactions such as occur with the Albany pitcher plant\, orchid mimicry\, the woylie\, and black cockatoos. He will explain how these cycles form an essential part of the environment that we all love and depend on. Content has been tailored for senior high school students and above. \n\n\n\nPurchase you ticket now. Ignore the optional access code unless you have been advised of one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Emeritus Byron Lamont \n\n\n\nBiotic interactions – the essence of nature conservation \n\n\n\n\nByron is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Plant Ecology\, at Curtin University. His expertise is adaptations of Mediterranean floras to fire\, poor soils\, drought\, herbivores and pollinators. Byron has published 420 papers since 1972\, currently cited 35\,000 times. He became a Member of the Order of Australia for services to botany in 2010. Since retirement in 2010\, Byron has published 115 papers\, and a book on the SW Australian flora (Groom and Lamont 2015\, de Gruyter Open). Byron is a regular speaker and excursion leader for naturalist and mature-age learning groups and occasional international conferences. \n\n\n\nThe Serventy Memorial Fund is a memorial to the contribution by the Serventy family to the Western Australian Naturalists’ Club\, with the aim of assisting and encouraging young people in the study of natural history. The Serventy Memorial Lecture is the main source of funding for the Serventy Memorial Prizes for students awarded annually at the four WA public universities.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/serventy-memorial-lecture-2025/
LOCATION:Social Sciences Theatre\, Hackett Drive\, Nedlands\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Serventy Memorial Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9812499;115.8205897
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250415T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250415T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
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SUMMARY:POLYPHAGUS SHOTHOLE BORER
DESCRIPTION:Note our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday\, due to HEC being unavailable. \nThe 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 cause. \nOur speaker will be Courtney Butterworth\, \n| Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer \nPolyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Response \nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development \n  \nCourtenay’s  presentation will cover the beetle’s biology\, the environmental risks it poses\, and the hosts it prefers. Additionally\, she will discuss how community involvement—including citizen science and local initiatives—can play a vital role in controlling its spread.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/polyphagus-shothole-borer/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250413T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250321T044357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T044357Z
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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 Drive.  (-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.    If there is enough interest\, we may do a short 2-3 km walk around North Lake after lunch. \nWear 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. \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 12 April. \nContact:      Sue Gardner 9414 9417
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-16/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250411T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20241215T005447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T030615Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Critters Up Close Live Reptile Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Critters Up Close Live Reptile Demonstration \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. \nSpeaker: \nCritters Up Close \nTopic: \n \nThe Speaker will bring reptiles for demonstration and will give a talk about them. \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. Mike Griffiths will give a talk about “Road Crossing Signs”\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-crittersupclose/
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
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250320T011752Z
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SUMMARY:Facts about Prescribed Burning in the South-West Forest Region
DESCRIPTION: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 on biodiversity and forest flammability.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAfter retiring at the end of 2023\, Peta took a private interest in\, and investigated prescribed burning in south-west Australian forests. As a member of the South-West Forest Defence Foundation for many years\, the foundation chose to publish Peta’s work in the booklet ‘Prescribed Burning Fact Sheets’ (https://southwestforestsdefence.org/prescribed-burning/). \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nPeta is a physicist / mathematician. After graduating she worked as a geophysicist in the Antarctic\, Canberra and Fiji\, and then at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Curtin University. She spent the last 20 years of her career in what is now WA’s Department of Water and Environmental Regulation\, managing the Aquatic Science Branch’s mathematical modelling team\, which involved modelling groundwater\, catchments and estuaries.  \n\n\n\n.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/facts-about-prescribed-burning-in-the-south-west-forest-region/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250321T043552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T043552Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Naval Memorial Park to Palm Beach and return \nMeet:       Naval Memorial Park car park (adjacent to Governor Rd Reserve) Corner of Rockingham Beach Rd and Governor Rd. \nDetails:       The walk is about 8km return along a mostly flat paved coastal path\, offering views of the ocean\, boats\, birdlife\, parkland and shaded in parts. In some sections the beach and path are close\, allowing the group to divide according to preference but still stay together. We will walk to a grassy knoll at the Bakers Beach end of Palm Beach for morning tea before returning to the start where we will have lunch with coffee/cake etc (lunch and afternoon tea are combined). There are toilets at the beginning and during the walk. \nBring morning tea and drinking water for the walk. Lunch can be left in the car for when we return. Bring folding chairs\, lunch\, own coffee/tea/hot water\, cake/biscuits to share. \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 29 March. \nContact:      Vivienne Cass 0414474401
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-15/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250201T033045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T033200Z
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SUMMARY:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve- Clean-up Australia excursion
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: 9.30 am we will meet at Honeyeater Hollow picnic area (carpark and toilet) and walk one or several of the easy to moderate walking trails. \n\n\n\nBring: gloves and bags to collect rubbish\, camera\, binoculars\, food\, water. Come prepared for the weather (slip-slap-slop). You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/ellis-brook-valley-reserve-clean-up-australia-excursion/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia,Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
GEO:-32.0576354;116.0264186
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250221T061942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T012157Z
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SUMMARY:NSB's Re-enactment of First Excursion : Lake Joondalup
DESCRIPTION: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 of Lake Joondalup. \nOur re-enactment will take us from the park to the Yellagonga Scenic Lookout and beyond. There won’t be too many wildflowers but hopefully lots of birds and maybe a turtle or two. \nPrize for anyone in early 1980s dress. Guys\, how quickly can you grow a mullet! \nComfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. \nThere is an added bonus – Neil Hawkins Park is the venue for a special installation during the Joondalup Festival – come along\, listen and learn. \n(Photo: Gary Tate)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-re-enactment-of-first-excursion/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.743259;115.7787
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Neil Hawkins Park Boas St Joondalup Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boas St:geo:115.7787,-31.743259
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250228T122606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T123300Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Mealup
DESCRIPTION: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 to Lake Mealup together once all have arrived.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/lae-mealup/
LOCATION:Peel Harvey Estuary\, Greenlands Rd\, West Pinjarra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
GEO:-32.643053;115.804194
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peel Harvey Estuary Greenlands Rd West Pinjarra Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Greenlands Rd:geo:115.804194,-32.643053
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250201T033934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T010013Z
UID:10000589-1742652000-1742661000@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:CLUB AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Western Australian Naturalists’ Club Annual General Meeting will be a members-only event\, hosted this year by the Darling Range Branch. The AGM Agenda and other meeting documents will be made available to members prior to the meeting in a personalised email. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please complete and return a proxy form as it counts towards the required quorum for the meeting. \n\n\n\nOur annual general meeting will be held at the Zigzag Cultural Centre\, Seminar Room in Kalamunda.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/club-agm/
LOCATION:ZigZag Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250221T062238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T062239Z
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SUMMARY:NSB'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:  \nNote our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday\, due to HEC being unavailable. \nThe Northern Suburbs Branch was formed as the Wanneroo and District Branch in 1984 and held its first meeting in March 1985. To celebrate our 40th anniversary members who attended early meetings and excursions will (try to) recall some of the highs and lows of those early days. \nMembers from all the branches are invited to share this occasion with us. \nIf you have photos\, memorabilia or just memories from the era please bring them along and share them with us. \nPlease bring some supper to share. Tea and coffee available. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-40th-anniversary-2-2/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St North Beach Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St:geo:115.7599762,-31.8596834
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250301T013253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T013255Z
UID:10000598-1742238000-1742238000@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Phone Wildflower Photography
DESCRIPTION:With Speaker Sophie Xiang
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/phone-wildflower-photography/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre 49 Safety Bay Road Peron WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=49 Safety Bay Road:geo:115.7106583,-32.28319
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250113T061755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T233859Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Kanyana Wildlife Centre for a nocturnal tour of the facility.
DESCRIPTION:DRB members invite other members and guests\, to join with us as we visit the wonderful Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre\, Gilchrist Road\, Lesmurdie\nFeel free to invite younger family and friends as an opportunity to meet DRB members on the night..\n\nYou can purchase a ticket directly from the KWC website for that night  https://www.kanyanawildlife.org.au/visit/nocturnal-tours/\nelse RSVP and deposit the cost of the tickets into DRB bank account  with name and word NIGHT 633000 Act number 209590967\nthen  we will be in touch . Places are limited to around 15 so book early.\n\nAdult: $32\n\n\nChild: $20 \nSenior: $25 \nFamily: $90 \n\n\nbank account details  DRB 633000 Act number 209590967\n\n\nmeet at 645 to connect with each other\nTime:7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nJoin us for a unique after dark guided tour to meet some amazing animals and our passionate wildlife carers. This tour is suitable for people of  all abilities and ages- feel free to invite your family and friends! They encourage taking photos (without flash) and love having  them shared on media channels. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/visit-to-kanyana-wildlife-centre-for-a-nocturnal-tour-of-the-facility/
LOCATION:Kanyana Wildlife Rehabiliation\, 120 Gilchrist Road\, Lesmurdie\, Western Australia\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Outing
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20241215T005300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T005434Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Rochelle Steven talking about Birds
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Rochelle Steven talking about Birds \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. \nSpeaker: \nRochelle Steven\n\nLecturer\, School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences\, Murdoch Uni\nRochelle describes herself as follows: \nI joined Murdoch University in January 2022 as a Lecturer in Environmental Management. \nMy research and professional experience includes working on threatened species management\, the role of citizen science in threatened species conservation and in building greater community support for conservation more broadly. My research themes have explored issues related to human interactions with the environment\, both positive and negative. \nI pride myself on having a diverse multi-sectoral background\, including: Species Conservation Project Coordinator (WWF-Australia)\, (2020-2021) and postdoctoral researcher with the University of Queensland’s node of NESP’s Threatened Species Recovery Hub and ecological project manager in private consulting. I am an active member of BirdLife Australia\, and have held volunteer Convenor positions for the Southern Queensland and Western Australia branches. \nHaving a background in sales and customer service\, I enjoy engaging students and the general public alike in nature appreciation through sharing my passion for birds\, as well as taking action for conservation on private land through using native plants to create ecologically sustainable gardens. I have contributed to ecological and social research in diverse settings\, including the Australian Alps\, Australia’s tropical north (Northern WA\, NT\, Qld)\, Southeast Queensland\, Southwest Australia\, Fiji and the United Kingdom. \n  \nTopic: \nRochelle will share key points from her recently published article:  More than garden plants: extending the conversation of urban gardens as an important refuge for Australian birds. Learn what actions you can take to improve to future of Australia’s birds on private land. \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. Arlene Quinn will give a talk on “Kangaroo Island”. \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-tbc-2/
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
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kalamunda Community Centre Kalamunda Community Centre end of Crescent Rd Off Mundaring Weir Road Kalamunda WA 6076 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,:geo:116.0655086,-31.971941
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250113T091700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T225826Z
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SUMMARY:Lauren Hawkins - Forest Orchestra: learning by listening
DESCRIPTION:Ecoacoustics is the study of environmental sounds and the connection these sounds have to ecosystem function and health. Listening to the sounds of an ecosystem offers a unique way to monitor biodiversity\, map species distribution\, understand fauna behaviour\, and track ecological change. \n\n\n\n\nThis talk by Lauren Hawkins will introduce ecoacoustics and the application of this technology to the assessment of ecosystem health\, particularly through the work of the Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation\, and Attractions (DBCA). We will explore how DBCA uses ecoacoustics to increase our understanding of the soundscapes of our south-west forests\, to monitor habitat changes\, and track priority fauna species. \n\n\n\n\nAudience members will also have an opportunity to step into the shoes of an ecoacoustician\, getting to listen to a diverse array of natural sounds as we play a game or two of “What’s Making That Sound?” The session will conclude with a discussion on the importance of ecoacoustics in conservation\, which will highlight some new developments in the field. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.10 pm and the meeting begins at 7.30 pm at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre\, University of Western Australia\, Nedlands. Parking is available at the Gordon St or Clifton St entrances to the campus.  All are welcome to attend\, with a donation of $3 for members or $5 for non-members giving you a chance to win the door prize (EFTPOS available).  The main presentation will be followed by a short “focus” talk\, after which you are welcome to join us for tea/coffee and conversation.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/lauren-hawkins-capturing-the-sounds-of-was-southwest-forests/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hew Roberts LT Nedlands Lecture Theatre Clifton St. Nedlands;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.:geo:115.8125013,-31.9766531
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250223T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250124T070542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T070542Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB Excursion to Penguin Island
DESCRIPTION:Our February excursion is to Penguin Island. Meet at the ticket kiosk at Shoalwater at 8:30 – 8:45 am to catch the 9:00am ferry. Bring Binoculars\, cameras\, drinks and snacks. \nNote: if the island is closed to the public due to hot weather we will visit Point Peron instead
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-excursion-to-penguin-island/
LOCATION:Penguin Island\, 155 Arcadia Drive\, Shoalwater\, Australia
GEO:-32.3047626;115.7022581
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Penguin Island 155 Arcadia Drive Shoalwater Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=155 Arcadia Drive:geo:115.7022581,-32.3047626
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20241218T083914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T080942Z
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SUMMARY:MEET & EAT: NSB POST CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AND BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Note we are meeting on a Tuesday* \n What did you do over Christmas? What new toys did you get? Any more socks and jocks? Did he remember your favourite perfume this time? \nCome along and share your festive season stories and tell us what Talks and Walks you would like in 2025. \nWe will meet from 5.30pm onwards with a walk around Star Swamp before firing up the BBQ. \nAs usual we will share salads and desert. This year Even house numbers bring salad\, Odd numbers dessert\nBYO Meat\, drinks\, plates\, cutlery. Tea and coffee available \n* Note our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday due to HEC being unavailable.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/meet-eat-nsb-post-christmas-get-together-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St North Beach Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St:geo:115.7599762,-31.8596834
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250124T065720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T065720Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB General Meeting - Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:Members are encouraged to share images that they have captured of sightings over the summer period
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-general-meeting-members-night/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre 49 Safety Bay Road Peron WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=49 Safety Bay Road:geo:115.7106583,-32.28319
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250216T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250123T004158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T004355Z
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SUMMARY:WANats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Nedlands Planning Meeting (and foreshore walk) \nTime:  Meeting will start at 8.00 am under the shady trees – please be there promptly. \nNB There is no formal walk although individuals may choose to arrive early to walk along the foreshore. \nMeet:   J. H. Abrahams Reserve (Eastern end) UBD (577 – L17). Travel down Hackett Drive from Stirling Highway past Bayside Kitchen cafe and Matilda Restaurant\, continuing on Hackett through the roundabout (at Australia Drive)\, taking the second exit. Then take the first exit on the left after Australia Drive (which is just after the ‘Matilda Bay Reserve’ sign and before the bus stop on the right). \nDetails:  There are toilets adjoining the car park and along the foreshore. Please bring morning tea to share as well as folding chairs and your own tea/coffee/hot water and paper and pen. \nAgenda:   Ideas for new walks \nThis year we are aiming to re-examine our walk schedule in response to the need to reduce their length and difficulty. We are asking everyone to give this some thought and try to find some alternatives and some new areas that may suit us. If you have any suggestions and would like to send these to Viv\, she will collate them into a list that we can discuss at the meeting. You may also wish to print information out and to bring it for the group to look at on the day. \nContact:           Vivien Cass – Ph: 0414 474 401
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wanats-bushwalking-group/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250215T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20250113T090841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T020556Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day - Snorkelling in Coogee
DESCRIPTION:Charles Darwin’s birthday\, which falls on 12 February\, is generally used to highlight Darwin’s contributions to science and to promote science in general. To commemorate his achievements\, the Club will head to Coogee this year\, to go snorkelling around the Omeo wreck and the maritime trail\, and discover and learn about the underwater biodiversity at this location. RSVP required for this event. \n\n\n\nA School of Rough Bullseye (Pempheris klunzingeri)\n\n\n\nThe Omeo wreck is located very close to the shore at Coogee Beach\, mostly submerged and literally covered with marine growth. Anybody interested in the maritime history of the wreck can navigate to the WA Museum website (museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/omeo) as it has some interesting information. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the stairs on Socrates Parade going to the beach where the Omeo Wreck is located. Please note this is a very popular snorkelling and swimming site and parking nearby might be difficult. Leave plenty of time to be there at the starting time. The excursion is suitable for all ages and levels of snorkelling competence. Water depth varies between 0.5 m to 5 m. \n\n\n\nBring: snorkelling gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins)\, sun protection\, towel\, drinking water; optional a floating device\, underwater camera\, fish and or marine life ID book. We will go to a nearby cafe for refreshments afterwards but you can bring your own as well.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/darwin-day-snorkelling-in-coogee/
LOCATION:Omeo Shipwreck\, Socrates Parade\, North Coogee\, Western Australia\, 6163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Snorkelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
GEO:-32.105702;115.76215
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Omeo Shipwreck Socrates Parade North Coogee Western Australia 6163 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Socrates Parade:geo:115.76215,-32.105702
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T194527
CREATED:20241215T005125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T012754Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Fred and Jean Hort - More Amazing Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Fred and Jean Hort – More Amazing Discoveries \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. \nTopic: \nMore Amazing Discoveries \n   \n  \nWe want to share about the marvels to be seen in our environment\, both plant and animals. \n\nSummer flora and fauna in the Perth Hills\nA new population of Stylidium discovered in Kalamunda shire\nA Neuroptera rarely seen\nAn extinct plant rediscovered\nNew 2025 postage stamp for WA Orchids\n\nPhotos: Owlfly\, Stylidium glabrifolium P2\, Utricularia volubilis. \nSpeaker: \nFred and Jean Hort – Brief background \n  \nFlora: Since my retirement in 1995 Jean and I have completed 25 years as flora conservation volunteers for the now DBCA\, Parks and Wildlife. We are licenced to collect native flora specimens for lodgement and study at the WA Herbarium Science Centre. During the years we have specialised in searching for rare flora or species that are poorly known. During our many excursions through the SW Land Division and beyond we have recorded many unnamed plants as well as many plants unknown to science in WA. Seven native flora species have been named hortiorum/hortii for the Horts. The author of the recently described Styphelia capillaris has designated its common name: ‘Horts’ Styphelia. By 2021 we had collected/co-collected close on 5000 native flora specimens lodged with WA Herbarium. Duplicates from some of our collections are lodged in other Australian herbarium as well as in overseas institutions. We assist Parks and Wildlife Conservation officers in managing the conservation of rare flora species in Perth Hills. Just a couple of days ago we were asked for the use of our 2010 images of an undescribed Hibbertia – yellow buttercup\, that had just been recognised as a new species for WA. \nFauna: For many years Jean photo’d the invertebrates that she saw while we were searching for plants. She recorded these on her Flickr website. Worldwide study groups began taking notice of her images. About 2011 we were asked by the Curator of Insects at the Chicago Museum US to collect specimens for a world-wide study of DIPTERA – true flies with one pair of wings. The curator from Chicago saw Jean’s images on her website. These were particular ‘flower’ flies needed for his study. The curator\, Torsten Dikow visited WA and we assisted with collections. He encouraged us to continue to be WA field collectors for his study group. The thought was further progressed when Torsten Dikow suggested that we might also collect for other fly study groups in Australian and in overseas museums. Now as Research Associates for WA Museum our specimens from WA are used to assist with taxonomic and phylogenetic dna studies to determine the placement of some of the vast array of fly family groupings as well as determining\, the genus and species. \nOne of the fascinating by-products of these collections indicates broadly that some invertebrate species recorded many years ago can still be found today. \nBefore long we were also asked to collect specimens for other invertebrate studies: butterflies\, sun-moths\, native bees\, wasps\, beetles\, silverfish\, lacewings etc and spiders occasionally. So we became collectors for other invertebrate specimens in WA for on-going taxonomic/phylogenetic research studies. By early 2021 we had collected over 13 000 specimens  recorded with WA Museum and shared with other institutions.  Most are pinned and labelled while others are delivered in 2-5mm labelled vials of ethanol for dna sampling to help determine fly family groupings. We have found many unnamed species and others new to science. A few have been named for the Horts. \nWhile participation in flora and fauna studies in WA we have been rewarded with immense personal satisfaction and fulfilment. We have been extremely fortunate to have met so many passionate and inspiring individuals along the way. \nThe wider world of nature has special dimensions and diversions that never cease to amaze us! \nJean and I would enjoy presenting a visual ‘show and tell’ to share with your members about some of WA’s unique flora and fauna heritage. \n  \n  \nTBC \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. Mike Green will give a talk about “Carbon Dating”. \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-tbc/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Pollination of Southwest Western Australian Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Were you ever interested about the insects\, birds and marsupials pollinating our flowers? Flowers compete to attract pollinators using colours\, scents and shapes tailored for pollinator-specific sensory systems. Some flowers have evolved to attract relatively specific pollinators\, presumably to increase pollen transfer within a species. Differences between plants in their flower types\, pollination mechanisms and biotic or abiotic pollen vectors are classified into pollination strategies.  \n\n\n\nNative Bee visiting Pilotheca spicata (left). Buzz pollination by native bees of Hibbertia hypericoides (middle) and Thysanotus sparteus (right).    Photos by Mark Brundrett.\n\n\n\nA study into pollination strategies of all plants in our biodiversity hotspot (9000 plants) identified that the complexity of pollination evolution here is globally unique and has major consequences for rare flora management and ecosystem restoration\, especially due to increasing habitat degradation\, fire and climate change. \n\n\n\nDr Mark Brundrett Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia and Research Associate of the West Australian Herbarium is co-author of a study into the pollination of southwest Australian plants. He will give a fascinating talk about the relationships between floral characteristics and animal association with many excellent photos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.10 pm and the meeting begins at 7.30 pm at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre\, University of Western Australia\, Nedlands. Parking is available at the Gordon St or Clifton St entrances to the campus.  All are welcome to attend\, with a donation of $3 for members or $5 for non-members giving you a chance to win the door prize (EFTPOS available).  The main presentation will be followed by a short “focus” talk\, after which you are welcome to join us for tea/coffee and conversation.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/pollination-of-southwest-western-australian-flowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Mullaloo to Whitford Nodes \nMeet:     In the car parking area of Mullaloo Beach\, north of main building. [UBD map 185\, F3] \nDetails:   The walk is about 7 km along the beach and you can have a swim amongst the nippers when we return if you want. Bring morning tea/ lunch\, and drinking water.  There are toilets at the meeting point and at Whitfords Nodes. \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 1 February. \nContact:          Jack Moore – Ph 0418643093
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-14/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Shoalwater Bay Rockingham Summer Walk \nLocation:    Shoalwater (near Rockingham) \nMeet:         Corner of Arcadia Drive and Boundary Road Shoalwater\, [UBD map 464\, M1] \nDetails:      The walk is an easy walk along beach and road from Mersey Point to John Point and return. Toilets near the beginning of the walk \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water.  There are toilets near the meeting point. \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 18 January.                        \nContact:          Norm Hodgkinson Ph 0474 520 086
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-12/
LOCATION:Shoalwater Bay Rockingham\, Arcadia Drive and Penguin Road\, Shoalwater
CATEGORIES:Walk
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