Dr Lachlan Strain, Principal Research Scientist- Molluscs, DPIRD We will learn about the species, habitat and life cycle of the various abalone species that are found along WA’s coast line. We will also learn how researchers collect data and make recommendations for the following season. The 2024 recreational abalone season ...
DRB Presents: Amy Wild from Amy Wild Adventures with live Reptiles
This walk has been scheduled as a Fungi Walk. Hopefully we get some rainfall before our excursion and there are some Fungi present. Meet: At the car park at the Power lines entrance off Paganoni Road (approx 750m from Mandurah Rd on right hand side of Paganoni Rd) Bring: Binoculars, ...
The excursion to the Department of Fisheries planned as a follow-up to our May and June speakers’ presentations has been postponed. Instead, we will meet at the western end of the Whitfords Nodes car park and take a short walk ( about 300m) along the beach, then on the path ...
Burswood Bridges Meet: Taylor St. car-park, off Canning Hwy (river side of McCallum Park) . Check website in case of a last minute change. Details: The walk is an easy loop walk, which can be shortened as necessary, on both sides of ...
Join Julie for an introductory talk on the biology, diversity, and interactions of fungi in soil. Julie Fielder is a mycologist and botanist who has worked with plants and fungi across Australia. Her personal passion is the soil mycobiome, and its ecological relationships with plants and soil chemistry. Julie is ...
DRB Presents: Diana Papenfus talking about Christmas Island
The Centenary Luncheon Celebration will feature keynote speakers, presentations, and engaging discussions, offering insights into the past, present, and future of our organization. The event promises to be an event filled with reflection, camaraderie, and appreciation for the rich history and achievements of our esteemed club. It will be an opportunity to celebrate our shared passion for nature, as well as to honour the individuals whose dedication has shaped the legacy of the Western Australian Naturalists Club. The luncheon is a ticketed event , $50 for members and $75 for guests
Join the Club’s Fungi Group on an excursion in the Children’s Forest at Whiteman Park. We will meet in the carpark (no. 20) on Mussel Pool Road. Young Naturalists are encourage to come and explore the diversity in fungi and learn about their function in our world. Book through Humanitix. Costs $10, children under 16 free.
Meet at Perth Hills Discovery Centre Details: Perth Hills Discovery Centre to Ball Creek Campsite and beyond on the Bibbulmun Track. It is approximately 9km return with a few gradual slopes and no steps. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear. Toilets at the ...
Bring photos of sightings or outings etc., that may be of interest to other members.
There will be no NSB meeting in July. Instead, we encourage all NSB members to attend the Centenary Celebration Luncheon being held on Saturday 13 July at the University Club of Western Australia, UWA. 12noon – 3pm.