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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:20241103T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
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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:20241103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
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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:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
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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:20241109T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
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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:20241117T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
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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:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
CREATED:20241031T105340Z
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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:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
CREATED:20241020T070810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085907Z
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SUMMARY:GOING BATTY: NSB NOVEMBER MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Local ecologist\, David Pike\, has added bats to his long list of interests\, particularly in insects and wildflowers. David will explain how this interest came about and what he has learnt about the four species found around Perth. He will also demonstrate how technology is being used to detect and identify the species here and overseas. If time and weather permits\, we may venture into Star Swamp Bushland to listen for bats. (Photo: Gould’s Wattled Bat. T Hodge)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/going-batty-nsb-november-meeting/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
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SUMMARY:Yeedong Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Location: Yeedong Nature Reserve\, Falcon\, is a coastal reserve with a mixture of coastal heath in the reserve plus access to the dune/beach frontage. \n\n\n\nMeet: Car park at the corner of Yeedong Road and Avalon Parade\, Falcon. \n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Colin) for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/yeedong-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Yeedong Nature Reserve\, cnr Yeedong Rd and Avalon Parade\, Falcon\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T064207
CREATED:20241020T072739Z
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SUMMARY:GOLLY WALK: CONTINUING OUR BURNS BEACH TO FREMANTLE RAMBLE
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Muderup Rocks. Town of Cottesloe \nThis year we will depart from the norm and skip the couple of kilometres that would have taken us from Swanbourne to Cottesloe. Instead we will start our walk at Muderup Rocks at the southern end of Cottesloe Beach and walk to the beach opposite the Old Cable Station \nOur guides will be Sue Conlan from Friends of Mosman Park Bushland and Mike Gregson from the Naturalists’ Club. We will start by observing some of the geological features of the rocks and learning the significance of the rocks to the Noongar people. Further along the beach we can explore the beach wrack and look for the osprey and other birds that frequent the area. Mike will also point out the spot on the reef where he has seen a sea horse. Our walk will conclude with a talk about the history of the old cable station.  From there we will organise a shuttle back to our starting point and then drive to the Secret Garden for morning tea. \nOur meeting place will be the lawn opposite the western end of Forrest St\, Cottesloe. \nThe walk will be a mixture of walking on the beach and on made footpaths.  Please note there are no toilets along the way. As this is our last walk of the year please bring a plate to share. \nWe are almost in sight of the finish line! Just a couple of more years and we will be there.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-continuing-our-burns-beach-to-fremantle-ramble/
LOCATION:Cottesloe\, opposite Forrest St
CATEGORIES:Excursion,GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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