BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Western Australian Naturalists Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Western Australian Naturalists Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240705T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240705T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240613T015222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T084155Z UID:10000500-1720207800-1720213200@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:Fungi ecology\, what is it all about... DESCRIPTION:Join Julie for an introductory talk on the biology\, diversity\, and interactions of fungi in soil. \n\n\n\n\nJulie 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 an author of the upcoming book Fungi4Land\, which will teach readers about fungal ecology and how to manage for healthy fungi in their  farms\, gardens\, reserves\, and bushland. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Ian Brown. URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/fungi-ecology-what-is-it-all-about/ LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2018/08/Cup-fungi-Aleurina-sp-Glen-Forrest-July-2018.-Photo-by-Graeme-Gordon-scaled.jpg 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240712T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240712T213000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240224T042311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T014316Z UID:10000461-1720810800-1720819800@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Diana Papenfus talking about Christmas Island DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Diana Papenfus talking about Christmas Island \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: \nDiana Papenfus is a long term member of the DRB Nats and also of the Shire of Kalamunda. She has been a long term environmental consultant and runs Coates Wildlife Tours. \nTopic:  \nHer trip to Chrismtas Island. \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/diana-papenfus-talking-about-christmas-island-2/ 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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240713T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240602T105642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T043051Z UID:10000489-1720872000-1720882800@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:Centenary Celebration Luncheon 13th July 2024 University WA Club DESCRIPTION:No access code required for the ticket types shown. Please ignore the access code unless you have been specifically provided with one.   You are cordially invited to the Centenary Luncheon Celebration of the Western Australian Naturalists Club The Western Australian Naturalists’ Club is proud to announce in 2024 it’s centenary. The Club is the longest running natural history organisation in Western Australia and one of the oldest in Australia.   It is with great pleasure that we extend this invitation to you for the Centenary Luncheon Celebration. As we mark a significant milestone in our journey\, we are honoured to have you join us.  The Western Australian Naturalists Club has been at the forefront of promoting the appreciation and conservation of our natural environment for the past century.  Our esteemed patrons Dr Lyn Beazley and Dr Kerry Sanderson will be present and participating in the celebrations.  Mandy and Mike Bamford will be our hosts. 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. Past and current members and guests are invited to join us as we celebrate the past hundred years of the Western Australian Naturalists Club and look forward to the next century of conservation\, exploration\, and discovery. The luncheon is a ticketed event \, $50 for members and $75 for guests and can be purchased from Humanitix\, above. No access code required for the ticket types shown. Should you have any inquiries \,require further information or need transport assistance\, please do not hesitate to contact Tanya at the office\, or Arlene Quinn VP (vp@wanaturalists.org.au /0402272868) who is coordinating the luncheon.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/centenary-celebration-luncheon-13th-july-2024-2/2024-07-13/ LOCATION:University Club of Western Australia\, UWA\, Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, WA\, Australia CATEGORIES:Centennial,Social ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au GEO:-31.981179;115.8199096 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University Club of Western Australia UWA Hackett Drive Crawley WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=UWA\, Hackett Drive:geo:115.8199096,-31.981179 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T123000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240616T023404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T035954Z UID:10000503-1720949400-1720960200@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:Fungi Walk in Whiteman Park DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/fungi-walk-in-whiteman-park/ LOCATION:Whiteman Park\, Whiteman Park\, Lot 99 Lord St\, Whiteman\, Western Australia\, 6068\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fungi events,Young Naturalists ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/06/230411-P4118821-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com GEO:-31.7963817;115.9624646 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whiteman Park Whiteman Park Lot 99 Lord St Whiteman Western Australia 6068 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Whiteman Park\, Lot 99 Lord St:geo:115.9624646,-31.7963817 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240617T074836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T041647Z UID:10000505-1720949400-1720965600@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:Nats Bushwalking Group - Mundaring Weir DESCRIPTION:Meet at Perth Hills Discovery Centre  [UBD map 276 J11] \nDetails:            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. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.   Toilets at the Discovery Centre and Ball Creek Campsite. \nBring 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 check this website after 6 pm on Saturday 13 July for any last minute updates. \nContact:    Robyn Weir/Chris Gillam 0407 993 098 or 0407 005 940 (contact by text please). URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nats-bushwalking-group-mundaring-weir/ LOCATION:Mundaring CATEGORIES:Walk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240715T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240630T045540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T045853Z UID:10000511-1721070000-1721070000@www.wanaturalists.org.au 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/kwinana-rockingham-mandurah-branch-members-night/ LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia CATEGORIES:General Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2023/06/word-image-38384-32-scaled.jpeg 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240717T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240717T235959 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240618T123324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T040629Z UID:10000506-1721174400-1721260799@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:NSB JULY MEETING DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-july-meeting/ CATEGORIES:General Meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240721T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240721T090000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240630T044537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T044540Z UID:10000510-1721552400-1721552400@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:KRMB Anniversary Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00 am \n\n\n\nContact: for further details and to confirm attendance. URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-anniversary-breakfast-3/ LOCATION:Palm Beach Cafe\, Shop 5\, 6 Railway Terrace\, Rockingham CATEGORIES:KRMB Anniversary Breakfast,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240724T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240724T100000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240618T124438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T042041Z UID:10000507-1721808000-1721815200@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:Craigie Open Space¦GOLLY Walk DESCRIPTION:We will examine the eastern limit of the parabolic dunes of the Quindalup Dune system before taking the stairs up the dune face. After a quick look at the mature Quandongs\, we will descend the dune face and take a walk through the bushland\, looking for quenda\, orchids and other natives in flower. Also a good spot for fungi and birds. Morning tea at Craigie Leisure Centre. ( Image: Urban Bush Council) \nMeet: Carpark\, northwestern side of Craigie Leisure Centre (around corner from main car park)\, off Whitfords Ave. URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-july-golly-walk-craigie-open-space/ LOCATION:Craigie Bushland\, Whitfords Ave\, Craigie\, WA CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/06/Craigie-Bushland.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com GEO:-31.794752;115.778101 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Craigie Bushland Whitfords Ave Craigie WA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Whitfords Ave:geo:115.778101,-31.794752 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240728T143000 DTSTAMP:20260503T135823 CREATED:20240723T104845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T104845Z UID:10000525-1722159000-1722177000@www.wanaturalists.org.au SUMMARY:WA NATS Bushwalking Group DESCRIPTION:Woodman Point Walk \nLocation:         Coogee \nTime:               9:30am for 10:00am start \nMeet:             New Meeting Point – At the entrance to Coogee Beach Café\, Powell Road\, Coogee [UBD 366\, E3] \n   Details:          The walk is 11 km along paved and sandy paths\, and beaches. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather and suitable footwear. Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water to have during the walk. Optional afternoon tea\, coffee and cakes back at the cars. If you want to stay\, bring chair/blanket and extra provisions. \nContact:              Sue Gardner – Ph. 9414 9417 \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 27 July. URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-3/ CATEGORIES:Walk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR