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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241118T190000
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SUMMARY:KRM Branch AGM and Members Night
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Annual General Meeting plus a Members’ Night (if time allows) following the formal AGM process \n\n\n\nTime: 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nVenue: Naragebup (Rockingham Regional Environment Centre)\, Safety Bay Road\, Peron \n\n\n\nContact:
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krm-branch-agm-and-members-night-2/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241117T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet:         Car-park on the foreshore opposite the river end of Cunningham St UBD 307\, N12 \nDetails:       The walk is to Heathcote Reserve (Goolugatup) and is approx 8km return. The walk follows the river foreshore along the shared access path and across some grassed areas. We pass Applecross jetty with lovely views of the river before wandering up to the reserve which is on the hill overlooking the river.  The building/heritage precinct area is very interesting to walk around.  There is plenty of bird-life along sections of the foreshore so you may wish to bring binoculars. Toilets are at the beginning of the walk and at Heathcote Reserve. \nAlthough the cafe/restaurant at Heathcote is closed at the moment there might be a coffee van but it can’t be guaranteed so please bring your own morning tea/drink. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear / sunscreen) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water. \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 16 November. \nContact:  Robyn Weir/Chris Gillam 0407 993 098 / 0407 005 940
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-9/
LOCATION:Heathcote Reserve\, Applecross\, Cnr Cunningham St and Dunkley Ave\, Applecross\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241109T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240921T023830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T023836Z
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SUMMARY:1970s – 1990s Junior and Intermediate Naturalists’ Reunion
DESCRIPTION:In Celebrating the Centenary of the WA Naturalists Club 2024 we are holding a REUNION for those who were members of the Juniors or Intermediates sections of the Nats Club anytime in the 1970’s\, 1980’s or 1990’s. \n\n\n\nDo you remember the excursions\, bushwalking\, camping\, meetings as a youngster? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a friendly get together to share stories\, photos and celebrate the Club’s 100th year. Refreshments provided. \n\n\n\nTo register your interest in attending and for further information\, please RSVP natsreunion@gmail.com or phone Sylvia on 0428 668 898. \n\n\n\nPlease join us – we would love to see you! \n\n\n\n(You might not recognise anyone\, but we all have Nats Club memories in common!)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/1970s-1990s-junior-and-intermediate-naturalists-reunion/
LOCATION:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240721T010957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T235221Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Lesley van Schoubroeck and Dan Carter speaking about on the Jirdarup Bushland and the Birds of Jirdarup Book
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Lesley van Schoubroeck and Dan Carter speaking about on the Jirdarup Bushland and the Birds of Jirdarup Book \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: \nThe presenters will be Lesley van Schoubroeck\, author of our book “Jirdarup Bushland and the friends who care for it” and Dan Carter\, author of our recently published book “Birds of Jirdarup – your garden will help them thrive ‘ \nWe will bring our copies of these books for anyone who is interested as well as other information for anyone who may wish to visit or join us on one of our monthly walks in the bushland \nTopic: \nThe talk will provide a presentation on the history and an overview of the flora\, fauna and ecology of the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct located in Kensington. The bushland supports over 200 endemic plant species\, over 70 different bird species and 16 reptile species along with various fungi and slime moulds. The talk will also provide an overview of the planned restoration of the Kent St sandpit. \nThe precinct is located just 3 kms from the Perth CBD and includes 10.7ha of Jarrah Banksia woodland identified as a Threatened ecological community and it is reported to have greater ecological diversity than either Kings Park or Bold Park. While the bushland is managed by the Town of Victoria Park for conservation\, passive recreation and education\, for over 25 years the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland (FOJB) have been instrumental in advocating for its protection\, preservation and restoration. The talk will highlight the importance of community action to protect the flora\, fauna and the ecology of valuable remnant bushland in our suburbs. 4.33 ha of the total area of 17.9 ha was previously a sandpit and waste dump however it is now undergoing a world first 5-star restoration project to jarrah banksia woodland under the guidance of Professor Kingsley Dixon and his team at Curtin University in partnership with the Town of Victoria Park and the FOJB. \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.\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/lesley-van-schoubroeck-and-dan-carter-speaking-about-on-the-jirdarup-bushland-and-the-birds-of-jirdarup-book/
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:20241103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T153000
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SUMMARY:Family BBQ & Picnic at Lake Leschenaultia to celebrate 50th year of Darling Range Branch
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the end of our 50th anniversary year we are inviting members and guests to come and join together to reminisce and recall the experience  of picnic and nature walks in 1974 – to present day. \nDRB has booked a large shelter with 4 tables exclusively for our picnic group.\, you will need to bring your own everything. Those of you familiar with the venue need no introduction to the opportunities to bring along children and grandchildren to allow them to swim in the dam and let loose on the bike trails.  1/2 canoe hire from the Shire is available for around $16.00 \nThere is a campsite and canoe hire  ( around $16/30 minutes) from the Shire make a weekend of it. \nhttps://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/council/fees-and-charges/fees-and-charges-lake-leschenaultia.aspx \nLake-leschenaltia-map
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/family-bbq-picnic-at-lake-leschenaultia-to-celebrate-50th-year-of-darling-range-branch/
LOCATION:Lake Leschenaultia\, Rosedale Rd\, Chidlow\, wa\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BBQ
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085928Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet:            Burns Beach Café Car Park\, end of Ocean Parade Burns Beach [UBD Map 145\, A10] \nDetails:        An easy walk along the seaside and paths past Ocean Reef marina to a lookout and return—about 11 km. There is a café and toilets at the meeting point. Group usually has coffee at Burns Beach Cafe afterwards. As part of the path is closed\, with good path by the road\, an alternative walk is to the viewing place. Return distance about 6 km. \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 2 November. \nContact:  Jack Moore – Ph: 0492 851 156
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-8/
LOCATION:Burns Beach\, Ocean Pde\, Burns Beach\, WA\, 6028\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241101T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20241023T020505Z
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SUMMARY:Conserving and Creating a Future for Kyloriny- the Critically Endangered Western Ground Parrot
DESCRIPTION:Dr Sarah Comer is the Regional Ecologist for DBCA’s South Coast Region\, a position she has been privileged to work in for over 25 years. Sarah’s work is focused on conservation: implementing threatened species recovery programs\, monitoring and management of native species\, and integrating invasive predator management\, fire ecology and science into management of biodiversity in the region. Sarah is the chair of the South Coast Threatened Birds Recovery Team\,  which oversees the implementation of recovery actions for Kyloriny. \n\n\n\n\n\nKyloriny\, the cryptic Western Ground Parrot (Pezoporus flaviventris) is teetering on the edge of extinction. With an estimated population of < 150 birds\, Kyloriny occurs in a single wild population on the south coast of Western Australia\, and a small number of birds are housed at Perth Zoo. At risk from bushfire and predation from the invasive feral cat\, establishing a second wild population is a priority. \n\n\n\nPhoto: B.Barrett\, DBCA \n\n\n\n\nThe ecology of the species is not well understood\, and the decision to implement a wild-wild conservation translocation was challenging. Taking birds for translocation\, with no guarantees of success\, was explored in depth through a collaborative assessment of the complex risks\, assessing habitat potential in the face of a drying climate and management capacity. With the first stage of this project completed there is optimism that the risk of taking birds from the last population were worthwhile\, but ongoing interventions will be required to maximise the chances of establishment of a new population.  \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the first three years of translocation effort project partners have now come together to work through a Structured Decision-Making process that has captured diverse perspectives from conservation professionals\, traditional custodians and project partners. This work has mapped a clear path for the next steps in conservation efforts for Kyloriny\, which can be approached with some confidence. Here we share some of the challenges and rewards of an adaptive and collaborative approach to conservation of this enigmatic parrot.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/conserving-and-creating-a-future-for-kyloriny-the-critically-endangered-western-ground-parrot/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Abbott":MAILTO:treasurer@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241027T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241027T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240930T090625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T090629Z
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SUMMARY:Sullivan Rock
DESCRIPTION:Sullivan Rock is a granite outcrop situated alongside the Albany Highway between Mt Vincent and Mt Cooke in the Monadnocks Conservation Area. It is located roughly 9km south of the Jarrahdale Road/Albany Highway intersection. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet: Sullivan Rock carpark (turn right at Millars Log Road\, if heading south on Albany Hwy). \n\n\n\nThis is a great place to walk and view plant life\, including orchids\, Drosera and lichens\, birdlife\, invertebrates and possibly some reptiles such as the Ornate Crevice Dragon. \n\n\n\nContact: Colin Prickett for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/sullivan-rock/
LOCATION:Sullivan Rock\, J792+W7 Mount Cooke\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240916T054450Z
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SUMMARY:GOLLY WALK-JOONDAKAMMER: A CABINET OF CURIOSITY FOR JOONDALUP
DESCRIPTION:Our excursion today will highlight the natural history of the City of Joondalup in a most unusual way. After a short walk from Neil Hawkins Park through the bushland of Lakeside Park and Centennial Park we will visit the Joondalup library for a personal explanation by Dr Perditta (Perdy) Phillips of her Joondakammer. \nPerdy\, the daughter of Club stalwart\, Margaret Larke\, created Joondakammer: A cabinet of curiosity for Joondalup\, after being awarded the City’s major Visual Arts Commission in 2022. \n Her work was inspired by early museums that housed artefact collections in cabinets of curiosity or Wunderkammer\, which inspired the content and name of the new artwork. \nThe artwork consists of a wooden cabinet\, complete with abalone shell inlays and filled with specimens found from the Joondalup region\, including pinecones\, nuts\, feathers\, bones\, soil and other objects including a xylotheque. What’s a xylotheque? Join us to find out. \n“It is a true museum for Joondalup\,” the artist said. “I visited many parks and areas where natural lives still carry on – from beaches and sand dunes to bushland and the swampy shores of Lake Joondalup”. \nWe will have refreshments at a local patisserie before returning to our vehicles.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-joondakammer-a-cabinet-of-curiosity-for-joondalup/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.743259;115.7787
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240930T085618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T085621Z
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SUMMARY:Members' Night¦Kwinana Rockingham Mandurah Branch
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to share images of sightings or other subjects of interest \n\n\n\nContact for further details:-
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/members-night%c2%a6kwinana-rockingham-mandurah-branch/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240918T125601Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Lake Leschenaultia  \n Meet:   Car park\, Leschenaultia Conservation Park\, Rosedale Rd\, Chidlow [UBD map 218\, J14] \n Details:  The walk is about 5 -10 km\, mainly flat. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather and suitable footwear.  Option to celebrate end of winter walks season with a shared lunch after one circuit of the lake. Bring a plate\, finger food\, sweet or savoury. Hopefully we’ll be able to grab a table. \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 19 October. \nContact: TBA
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-7/
LOCATION:Lake Leschenaultia\, Rosedale Rd\, Chidlow\, wa\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240707T071124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T022653Z
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SUMMARY:Railway Track Walk Glen Forrest to Darlington
DESCRIPTION:Our apologies this event has been cancelled due to low attendance \nWe previously arranged this event in 2023 and had to cancel due to extreme hot weather\, hoping earlier in the year  will be fine! \nMeet at Morgan John Morgan Reserve Glen Forrest  9.30am  include time for café or cuppa before walk back ( 6 km in total). or arrange a pick up. It follows the original Eastern Railway Stage 2 route \nHistory of the railway and today’s wildflowers and wildlife**  Construction of this Stage 2 of the Eastern Railway commenced in 1882 and was completed in 1884. The builder was J.W. Wright\, assisted by Edward Keane. This route ran from Guildford to Chidlow’s Well via Darlington and Glen Forrest. All the work was done by manual labour and the evidence of blast marks and drill holes can still be seen along the line. During the construction\, pipe clay was encountered at the big cutting later called the ‘Devils Terror’. This required a deviation of the line and the re-routing of Nyaania Creek south of the new alignment. This work added additional costs and time to the project. The inclines on this line were too great for heavy railway loads and an alternative railway route was added via Swan View/Hovea/Parkerville. This latter section became the main line around a decade later with passenger services being carried by both. The Darlington/Glen Forrest railway section closed in Jan 1954\, due to falling revenue\,. \n** courtesy Darlington History Group Inc
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/railway-track-walk-glen-forrest-to-darlington/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240916T062521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T062557Z
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SUMMARY:FROM WASTE TO WONDER - NSB MEETING
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto. Brisbane Insects \nLuke Wheat\, CEO and Founder of WA company Arvela will be our guest speaker. \nArvela is a Western Australian owned and operated biological services business\, specifically focused on the supply of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae to organic waste management companies around Australia.   Arvela believe insects have a critical role in helping humanity solve some of its most pressing environmental challenges\, and paving the way to a more sustainable\, climate friendly\, future. \nThe Black Soldier Fly is an introduced species to Australia\, endemic to the south-eastern part of the United States. It is not recognised as a pest because the adult is not attracted to human habitation or foods\, they are also non-biting and non-invasive. \nDon’t be a fly-on-the-wall\, come and find out how Black Soldier Fly farming can be used to convert food waste to commercially viable protein.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/from-waste-to-wonder-nsb-meeting-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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240723T232525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T003805Z
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SUMMARY:Birds\, Orchids and other Wildflowers - Collins Rd
DESCRIPTION:Location – Bushland around Collins Rd (southern side of Brookton Highway) \n\n\n\nGetting there: From the metro area\, travel south-east along the Brookton Highway. Collins Rd is on the right hand side of the road\, approximately 60km from the Albany highway turnoff near Armadale\, or 48km from Canning Road. From Brookton\, it is approximately 50km west of town. \n\n\n\nMeet – In Collins Rd\, ~500m from corner of Brookton Hwy.   \n\n\n\nCollins Rd is a beautiful area of Wandoo woodland\, 114 species of birds have been listed for this site\, as well as about 30 species of orchids\, not to mention many other wildflowers. \n\n\n\nJohn Cresp\, Birdlife WA member\, will lead the search for birds and Mike Gregson will lead the search for wildflowers. Bring some lunch and a chair so we can sit and share our observations at the end.  For anyone who wants to continue\, we may like to look at nearby locations afterwards.   \n\n\n\nContact – Mike Gregson and let him know if you’re coming\, or RSVP below.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/birds-orchids-and-other-wildflowers-collins-rd/
LOCATION:Collins Road\, Corner Brookton Highway and Collins Rd\, Flint\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Gregson":MAILTO:gregsons@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241011T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Linette Umbrello from WA Museum speaking about Australian Dasyurid Marsupials
DESCRIPTION:FIGURE 15. Photo of Planigale tealei sp. nov. (WAM M62896) photographed by L. Umbrello. \nhttps://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5330.1.1\nhttp://zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:08AA1FEB-6C3E-4C17-AB38-038E7B87E9F4 \n\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell. \nSpeaker: Linette Umbrello\, WA Museum\, Terrestrial Zoology\, Research Associate\, Mammology. BSc (Hons)\, PhD (UWA) \nLinette is a Research Associate at the Queensland University of Technology/Western Australian Museum and a Research Scientist at the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions. Linette’s research focusses on Australian mammals\, namely small dasyurids and threatened bats in the Pilbara region of WA. Linette uses museum specimens and genetic data to understand the diversity\, phylogeography and local genetic structure in small mammal species and populations. In her talk\, Linette will go though the process of species discovery and description of small dasyurid marsupials and how genetic and morphological data are incorporated into species descriptions in the 21st Century. \n \n \nPhotos from WA Museum and Australian Mammal Society Inc webpages. \nThe Australian Mammal Society Inc Webpage describes Linette as follows: \nTell us about your background: \nI was born in Perth and grew up in the historic wheatbelt town of York where at the age of eight my family moved to a 100 acre “hobby farm” about 20 kms from town in an area known as Quellington. Among the paddocks of wheat and sheep were patches of remnant bush where wildflowers bloomed in winter and evidence of echidnas and possums could be found if you knew where to look. After school I’d go horse riding or walking through the bush with the dog and my cat\, who was a brilliant mouser and brought home a fat-tailed dunnart one night—my first close encounter with a dasyurid. I became obsessed with snakes at about age 10 at which point I was determined to become a zoologist so I could study them. \n  \nWhat interesting research/projects have you worked on? \nDuring my PhD studies and beyond my research has focussed on the evolution of small dasyurid marsupials in arid environments. I like working on small\, lesser-known species that don’t receive much research attention\, it amazes me that they have and continue to persist throughout altered landscapes where so many other marsupial species have recently gone extinct. They are also absolutely ferocious\, despite being tiny and I admire their tenacity. \nWhat are your current projects? \nI’m currently working on two different projects. The first is tackling undescribed diversity in some of Australia’s smallest marsupials\, the planigales and stripe-faced dunnarts. I use genetic and morphological data to delimit species in these two groups and examine specimens to write species descriptions. The other project has a more direct conservation focus and involves using genetic and spatial data to help understand the movement and habitat suitability of threatened bats in the Pilbara. \nTopic:  \nLinette’s talk is on diversity in small Australian dasyurid marsupials and will go through the work I’ve been doing since PhD to now which is resolving the taxonomy of Australia’s smallest marsupials using molecular data and museum specimens. \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.\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/linetteumbrello/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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SUMMARY:Centenary Excursion to Dryandra National Park
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 100-year Anniversary\, we will visit Dryandra woodland\, including a visit to Barna Mia. Dryandra woodland is the largest remnant of native vegetation in the western Wheatbelt and well known and appreciated by our Club.  \n\n\n\n\nDryandra is home to magnificent trees and spectacular wildflowers in spring. The open eucalypt woodlands of white-barked wandoo and powderbark covered much of the Wheatbelt before it was cleared for farming. Thickets of rock sheoak and kwongan heath provide habitat for several of Dryandra’s rare species. \n\n\n\n\nWe might also see nocturnal wildlife\, some of the 24 mammal\, 98 bird and 41 reptile species that are all known to call Dryandra home\, including Western Australia’s state mammal emblem\, the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus). \n\n\n\nWe have booked four cottages at the Lions Village\, which will accommodate 16 to 20 people. Booking is required to ensure a bed in the cottages. The costs for two nights shared accommodation will depend on how many people attend (approx. $65 for 2 nights). Other members are welcome to join us for the whole or part of the excursion but would need to arrange their own accommodation (two campsites are available). Cost for a visit to Barna Mia will be around $25. \n\n\n\nTo book a place in one of the cottages\, a non-refundable deposit of $15 is needed to hold your place. Money should be paid into the Club’s bank account as soon as possible\, with reference Dryandra excursion (BSB 633000 Acc 168641629).  Further information will be provided after you have RSVP’d and booked. Contact the Club office for any questions. \n\n\n\nBring: Binoculars\, cameras\, bedding\, food for the stay\, etc.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/centenary-excursion-to-dryandra-national-park/
LOCATION:Lions Dryandra Woodland Village\, Lions Dryandra Woodland Village\, Dryandra\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Camp,Centennial,Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241006T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:John Forrest National Park \nMeet:               Carpark on Pechey Rd – corner Morrison Rd\, UBD 233 L14. \nDetails:   Easy walk\, along Jane Brook\, crossing at waterfall to north side\, to. Hovea falls bridge\, return along south side. About 11 km. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water. Optional afternoon tea\, coffee and cakes back at the cars. If you want to stay\, bring chair/blanket and extra provisions. \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 21 September \nContact:           Lutz Elber 0437 141 299
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-6/
LOCATION:John Forrest National Park
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240913T015247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T010513Z
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SUMMARY:Verticordia: The Turner of Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Greg Keighery will be speaking at the Main Club General Meeting on our fascinating Verticordias. Verticordia contains some of the most colourful and iconic species of the Kwongan. The mass flowering of the “cauliflower” members of the genus east of Hyden is a sight that is world class. Defined by finely divided calyx lobes\, the genus is closely related to another Australian genus\, Darwinia. It has long been considered that the divided calyx lobes which aid dispersal are not a valid character to define the genus and subsquent genetic work supports the subdivision of the genus. \n\n\n\nVerticordia eriocephala (white) and V. monadelpha (pink)\n\n\n\nHowever\, what makes members special is not their genus name but the species in the wild. Although the general outlines of their taxonomy have been published\, little is known of many members’ biology. The wide range of beautiful flowers found in the genus are driven by pollination. Members may be pollinated by birds\, mammals and highly specific bees\, and the flowers reflect this. Many have specific responses to fire (resprout or re-seed)\, and mass flower after disturbance. Unlocking the secrets of Verticordia in the wild will explain their attraction to us\, help conserve species and create a future improved taxonomy. Finally it is a great fun subject for citizen scientists and be the main subject of the talk. \n\n\n\nGreg is a retired Senior Principal Research Scientist in the Science and Conservation Division of the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions. As a botanist\, he was largely responsible for regional scale surveys to establish conservation networks. Over the past 30 years he has undertaken biological surveys throughout most of Western Australia\, including the Goldfields\, Kimberley\, Nullarbor\, Carnarvon Basin\, Swan Coastal Plain and most major parks and reserves. Greg has published extensively on the biology\, phytogeography\, ecology and taxonomy of native and weedy plants of Western Australia.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/verticordia-the-turner-of-hearts/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240929T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Field trip to Yanchep National Park (orchid specific) by DRB
DESCRIPTION:DRB is heading out of the hills to hold a field trip in Yanchep National Park. \nWe are holding this member field trip as part of our 50th anniversary events.   Despite the sandy soils\, Yanchep’s coastal woodlands support a diverse range of trees including banksia\, tuart\, marri\, stunted jarrah\, sheoak and small pockets of paperbark. During spring\, many native flora species including kangaroo paws and catspaws are in flower. \nShelley Campbell will share her knowledge of orchids and will lead the group along the 2.6 km Woodlands Walk trail\, a Class 2 trail (see pdf). \nVisitors and members are invited to explore the trail with Shelley\, finding and identifying some of our fabulous spring orchids. \nThere is a daily fee of $17 per vehicle to enter Yanchep NP\, or you can purchase a Yanchep NP annual park pass online \nPark Pass\nfor $30 to give you free entry to Yanchep NP for a year. \nDetails of meeting point to be confirmed on booking. Please consider the weather and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Hat and Water essential. \nOrchid identification books will be available to use. \nMeeting place: go straight through the roundabout after the entry station until they see a large carpark on the left and we will meet in the carpark. (See map). \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/exclusive-field-trip-to-yanchep-national-park-orchid-specific-by-drb/
LOCATION:Yanchep National Park\, cnr Indian Ocean Dr\, Old Yanchep Rd\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Field Trip
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240818T064324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T095934Z
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SUMMARY:UPDATE-GOLLY WALK:  YABEROO-BUDJARA HERITAGE TRAIL\, NEERABUP
DESCRIPTION:AFTER OUR WALK WE WILL DRIVE TO THE BUSH BLOCK OWNED BY THE LATE JOHANNA AND ALAN NOTLEY FOR MORNING TEA.  \nMIA (MIRIAM) WILL SHOW US AROUND THE BLOCKS WHERE THERE ARE LOTS OF NATIVES IN FLOWER. MAY ALSO BE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW A SHOW OF ENAMEL ORCHIDS  \nApprox. 3km walk in the Neerabup National Park taking in the 10th Light Horse Heritage Trail and part of the Yaberoo- Budjara Heritage Trail. A different area to the one in the national park we walked last year. \nThe landscape features limestone caprock and a diverse plant life. Jarrah and tuart woodlands stand alongside open banksia\, mallee\, hakea and dryandra heathlands. Flowering plants in the park at this time of year include kangaroo paws\, native buttercups and native wisteria. Should be orchids as we are a month later than last year. \nhttps://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/downloads/file/1079/10th_light_horse_trail_brochure \nMeet at 10th Light Horse Heritage Trail car park. Look for turn off on West side of Wanneroo Rd\, 450m north of Neerabup Rd/ Flynn Drive intersection with Wanneroo Rd.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-yaberoo-budjara-heritage-trail-neerabup/
LOCATION:Neerabup National Park\, Neerabup
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240922T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240828T061818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003959Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Manning Park \nLocation:          Hamilton Hill \nTime:                9:30 for 10:00 start \nMeet:               Meet In the carpark near Azelia Ley Homestead Museum off Davilak Ave or Azelia Road\, Hamilton Hill   UBD map 346\, F10]. \n Details:            This walk incudes a lake with native birdlife and also panoramic look-outs\, approx. 7-8km. Toilets available at the meeting point. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water. This is a shorter walk without much time between lunch and the end of the walk. Afternoon tea is still an option but no-one may feel like eating. \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 21 September. \nContact:           Sue Gardner – Ph. 9414 9417
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-5/
LOCATION:Manning Park\, Azelia Ley Homestead Museum\, Davilak Ave\, Hamilton Hill\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240818T115258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003756Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB Excursion - Wongan Hills
DESCRIPTION:During our weekend at  Wongan Hills we plan to visit a number of nature reserves\, which at this time of the year will have many flowering plants and orchid species together with many species of fauna. Our visit takes place on the weekend of the Great Southern Bioblitz and we have set up Wongan Hills as a project area such that all our sightings can be recorded on iNaturalist and included in the Bioblitz.\nMeet:            Wongan Hills Motel  at  10:00 am on Saturday 21st September (latecomers can phone the contact number below to find out where they can catch up with the group)\nNote:            Accommodation is booked at the Motel but is now fully allocated. Any additional participants should make their own accommodation arrangements\nContact:            0408618975 (Colin Prickett) for further details
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-excursion-wongan-hills/
LOCATION:Wongan Hills\, Wongan Hills\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240918T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240818T063453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003440Z
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SUMMARY:Spider Webs\, Nature’s eDNA Trap
DESCRIPTION:Josh Newton (PhD Candidate\, Curtin University TrEnD Laboratory) \n“Spider webs are not just beautiful\, they could be our secret weapon to better understanding nature” \nDiscover how spider webs can serve as a tool for monitoring elephants and kangaroos. This talk will explore how spider webs can capture environmental DNA (eDNA) from vertebrates in terrestrial environments. Research conducted across two locations in Western Australia including Perth Zoo\, successfully detected the DNA from a wide range of species\, demonstrating the potential of spider webs as a cost-effective method for vertebrate biodiversity monitoring. \n \nPhoto: Curtin University
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/spider-webs-natures-edna-trap/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat 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:20240916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240818T114027Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB Meeting - Jolanda Keeble  'The Flora of the Wongan Hills'
DESCRIPTION:For most wildflower enthusiasts\, The Wongan Hills is well known as a Wheatbelt town located about 2.5 hour drive north-east of Perth\, but also as a significant nature reserve in the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu. The first comprehensive report on the flora of these Wongan Hills was a handbook by the Western Australian Naturalists’ Club The Natural History of the Wongan Hills\, from 1977. In 2006 the Wongan-Ballidu Bushcare Group brought out a book on the Threatened\, poorly known and other flora of the Wongan-Ballidu Shire\, covering 51 species. The Shire has a high diversity of plant species (over 1200)\, with a high number of threatened and priority flora. And with this incredible number of plant species\, a high diversity in fauna which is less known and rarely researched. \nJolanda Keeble saw this area as a perfect opportunity to survey for another flora book as she could focus on a 10 km area around the town and cover 7 DBCA managed Nature Reserves plus an additional 4 reserves managed by the Shire. She carried out monthly surveys for two years and is now in the writing stage of her book.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-meeting-jolanda-keeble-the-flora-of-the-wongan-hills/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240804T085216Z
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SUMMARY:In Rica Erickson's Footsteps - Excursion to Rica Erickson Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Rica Erickson was an Australian naturalist\, member of our Club\, a botanical artist\, historian\, author and teacher. As a schoolteacher living north of Toodyay\, she spent her time studying the wonders of the bush. The Rica Erickson Nature Reserve\, located north-east of Bindoon\, about 100 kilometres from Perth\, is named in her honor as she was instrumental in conserving this bushland in the 1960. It is appropriate that for our Centenary\, we follow in Rica’s footsteps and visit this reserve for an excursion. Early spring is the best time to see the wildflowers in this reserve. \n\n\n\nMeet: 9.15 am at the public toilets on Gray Road in Bindoon\, just past the Bindoon Bakehouse & Cafe. From there we can carpool to Rica Erickson Reserve\, or you can follow us from there to Old Plains Road car parking area\, off Calingiri Road.  \n\n\n\nBring: suitable clothing and shoes for bushwalking\, food and drinks\, camera\, binoculars\, chair to sit on if needed\, etc. \n\n\n\nFurther information: See Lesley and Michael Brooker’s photos of the reserve https://lesmikebrooker.com.au/Rica-Erickson-Nature-Reserve.php
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/in-rica-ericksons-footsteps-excursion-to-rica-erickson-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240616T030424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T022314Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Kelly Sheldrick (CCWA) speaking on the Christmas Island Bats and Nature Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Kelly Sheldrick (CCWA) speaking on the Christmas Island Bats and Nature Fundraiser \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: \nKelly is an ecologist and the Citizen Science Program Manager at the Conservation Council of WA\, Co-founder of the WA Bat Network and Vice President of the Australasian Bat Society. \nTopic:  \n \n  \nOn 25th August Kelly will be running the Christmas Island marathon to mark the 15-year anniversary of the extinction of the Christmas Island pipistrelle\, which disappeared on 26th August 2009. She’s using this as an opportunity to share and learn from the story and to raise money to help prevent this happening again. During the talk Kelly will be sharing stories from some amazing bat researchers and locals that have or are currently on Christmas Island. Although the focus will be on the Christmas Island Pipistrelle\, the talk will also cover a bit about the Critically Endangered Christmas Island Flying Fox\, some of the 42 bat species found in Western Australia and the nature marathon fundraiser. \nThe donation link is here: Remembering the Christmas Island Pipistrelle Wildlife Fundraiser | Chuffed | Non-profit charity and social enterprise fundraising \nAll money raised will be donated to support research into under-studied species and nature conservation. \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 be giving a talk on “Stinging Mimics”. \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-kelly-sheldrick-ccwa-speaking-on-the-christmas-island-bats-and-nature-fundraiser/
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:20240908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T004020Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Ellis Brook \nLocation:          Ellis Brook \nTime:                9:30 for 10:00 start \n   Meet:             Meeting at the end of Rushton Road\, Martin\, [UBD map 333\, B12]. \nDetails:             This is a scenic walk past a waterfall; about 11km. Some steep sections. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water. Optional afternoon tea\, coffee and cakes back at the cars. If you want to stay\, bring chair/blanket and extra provisions. \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 7 September. \nContact:           Lutz Elber – Ph: 0437 141 299
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-4/
LOCATION:Martin\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240908T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240908T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240809T004053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T005018Z
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SUMMARY:Family Wildflower Walk at Wireless Hill Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet: Carpark near the entrance\, in Telefunken Drive  \n\n\n\n(off McCallum Cres and Almondbury Rd\, Ardross)    \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: A short walk on sealed paths to familiarise ourselves with the spring wildflowers.  Perhaps bring morning tea and a picnic rug for after the walk if the weather is suitable.  All welcome.  \n\n\n\nContact: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Wireless Station—Visit to Applecross. (1922\, August 3). Western Mail (Perth\, WA : 1885 – 1954)\, p. 4 Section: PICTORIAL SECTION. Retrieved September 27\, 2013\, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article41694970
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/family-wildflower-walk-at-wireless-hill-park/
LOCATION:Wireless Hill Park\, Wireless Hill Park\, Applecross\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Weekend Nature Walk,Young Naturalists
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Gregson":MAILTO:gregsons@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240906T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240814T065109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T095245Z
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SUMMARY:William Henry Harvey and his Western Australian Seaweeds
DESCRIPTION:Dr John Huisman \nThis talk at the main club evening will feature  Dr John Huisman sharing about William Henry Harvey and his Western Australian Seaweeds. \nJohn’s presentation will give a general overview of the history and current state of seaweed diversity in the Perth region\, but then concentrate on his efforts to clarify the identities of several species that were described by Irish botanist William Henry Harvey in 1855\, but since that time have defied attempts to place them in appropriate genera. \nDr Huisman is the Curator of the Western Australian Herbarium (Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions) and also undertakes taxonomic research into the Western Australian marine plants. Other than a two year sojourn to the Hawaiian Islands\, he has pursued a goal of a State-wide marine Flora since moving to Western Australia in 1985. John has written ten books and over 230 articles and chapters describing various seaweed related topics\, including the recent pictorial guide\, ‘Marine Plants of Australia (revised and updated)’ in 2023\, which depicts over 640 species\, mostly photographed in situ. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/william-henry-harvey-and-his-western-australian-seaweeds/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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:20240828T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T172437
CREATED:20240722T074645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T063349Z
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SUMMARY:Gingin all day excursion with NS Branch
DESCRIPTION:We will visit five different locations: \n\nGingin Discovery Centre – bushwalk\nThe Taggart’s property at Gingin – guided walk around planted native garden\nA quick visit to Gingin Chalk to look for Cretaceous fossils\nGingin Brook – Mortimer St Gauging Station – discussion on native fish and crayfish\nBreera Rd Nature Reserve  – Banksia Woodland and birds\n\n Members of the NSB of the Wildflower Society have been invited to join us. \nMeet:  We will meet in the car park between McDonalds and KFC on the west side of Joondalup Shopping Centre. \nCarpooling will be arranged after we meet. Total distance approx. 150km. A detailed map will be provided. \nTime:  9:00 am for 9.15 am departure \nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. \nMorning tea available at the Gingin Discovery Centre or BYO. \nLunch will be in Granville Park in Gingin\, bring a picnic or buy something from the nearby café. \n(Imagine: DWER)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-all-day-excursion-to-gingin/
LOCATION:Gingin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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