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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Mullaloo to Whitford Nodes \nMeet:     In the car parking area of Mullaloo Beach\, north of main building. [UBD map 185\, F3] \nDetails:   The walk is about 7 km along the beach and you can have a swim amongst the nippers when we return if you want. Bring morning tea/ lunch\, and drinking water.  There are toilets at the meeting point and at Whitfords Nodes. \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 1 February. \nContact:          Jack Moore – Ph 0418643093
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-14/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250207T193000
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SUMMARY:Pollination of Southwest Western Australian Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Were you ever interested about the insects\, birds and marsupials pollinating our flowers? Flowers compete to attract pollinators using colours\, scents and shapes tailored for pollinator-specific sensory systems. Some flowers have evolved to attract relatively specific pollinators\, presumably to increase pollen transfer within a species. Differences between plants in their flower types\, pollination mechanisms and biotic or abiotic pollen vectors are classified into pollination strategies.  \n\n\n\nNative Bee visiting Pilotheca spicata (left). Buzz pollination by native bees of Hibbertia hypericoides (middle) and Thysanotus sparteus (right).    Photos by Mark Brundrett.\n\n\n\nA study into pollination strategies of all plants in our biodiversity hotspot (9000 plants) identified that the complexity of pollination evolution here is globally unique and has major consequences for rare flora management and ecosystem restoration\, especially due to increasing habitat degradation\, fire and climate change. \n\n\n\nDr Mark Brundrett Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia and Research Associate of the West Australian Herbarium is co-author of a study into the pollination of southwest Australian plants. He will give a fascinating talk about the relationships between floral characteristics and animal association with many excellent photos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.10 pm and the meeting begins at 7.30 pm at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre\, University of Western Australia\, Nedlands. Parking is available at the Gordon St or Clifton St entrances to the campus.  All are welcome to attend\, with a donation of $3 for members or $5 for non-members giving you a chance to win the door prize (EFTPOS available).  The main presentation will be followed by a short “focus” talk\, after which you are welcome to join us for tea/coffee and conversation.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/pollination-of-southwest-western-australian-flowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Fred and Jean Hort - More Amazing Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Fred and Jean Hort – More Amazing Discoveries \nNote: no RSVP required. \nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell. \nTopic: \nMore Amazing Discoveries \n   \n  \nWe want to share about the marvels to be seen in our environment\, both plant and animals. \n\nSummer flora and fauna in the Perth Hills\nA new population of Stylidium discovered in Kalamunda shire\nA Neuroptera rarely seen\nAn extinct plant rediscovered\nNew 2025 postage stamp for WA Orchids\n\nPhotos: Owlfly\, Stylidium glabrifolium P2\, Utricularia volubilis. \nSpeaker: \nFred and Jean Hort – Brief background \n  \nFlora: Since my retirement in 1995 Jean and I have completed 25 years as flora conservation volunteers for the now DBCA\, Parks and Wildlife. We are licenced to collect native flora specimens for lodgement and study at the WA Herbarium Science Centre. During the years we have specialised in searching for rare flora or species that are poorly known. During our many excursions through the SW Land Division and beyond we have recorded many unnamed plants as well as many plants unknown to science in WA. Seven native flora species have been named hortiorum/hortii for the Horts. The author of the recently described Styphelia capillaris has designated its common name: ‘Horts’ Styphelia. By 2021 we had collected/co-collected close on 5000 native flora specimens lodged with WA Herbarium. Duplicates from some of our collections are lodged in other Australian herbarium as well as in overseas institutions. We assist Parks and Wildlife Conservation officers in managing the conservation of rare flora species in Perth Hills. Just a couple of days ago we were asked for the use of our 2010 images of an undescribed Hibbertia – yellow buttercup\, that had just been recognised as a new species for WA. \nFauna: For many years Jean photo’d the invertebrates that she saw while we were searching for plants. She recorded these on her Flickr website. Worldwide study groups began taking notice of her images. About 2011 we were asked by the Curator of Insects at the Chicago Museum US to collect specimens for a world-wide study of DIPTERA – true flies with one pair of wings. The curator from Chicago saw Jean’s images on her website. These were particular ‘flower’ flies needed for his study. The curator\, Torsten Dikow visited WA and we assisted with collections. He encouraged us to continue to be WA field collectors for his study group. The thought was further progressed when Torsten Dikow suggested that we might also collect for other fly study groups in Australian and in overseas museums. Now as Research Associates for WA Museum our specimens from WA are used to assist with taxonomic and phylogenetic dna studies to determine the placement of some of the vast array of fly family groupings as well as determining\, the genus and species. \nOne of the fascinating by-products of these collections indicates broadly that some invertebrate species recorded many years ago can still be found today. \nBefore long we were also asked to collect specimens for other invertebrate studies: butterflies\, sun-moths\, native bees\, wasps\, beetles\, silverfish\, lacewings etc and spiders occasionally. So we became collectors for other invertebrate specimens in WA for on-going taxonomic/phylogenetic research studies. By early 2021 we had collected over 13 000 specimens  recorded with WA Museum and shared with other institutions.  Most are pinned and labelled while others are delivered in 2-5mm labelled vials of ethanol for dna sampling to help determine fly family groupings. We have found many unnamed species and others new to science. A few have been named for the Horts. \nWhile participation in flora and fauna studies in WA we have been rewarded with immense personal satisfaction and fulfilment. We have been extremely fortunate to have met so many passionate and inspiring individuals along the way. \nThe wider world of nature has special dimensions and diversions that never cease to amaze us! \nJean and I would enjoy presenting a visual ‘show and tell’ to share with your members about some of WA’s unique flora and fauna heritage. \n  \n  \nTBC \nPlus: \n\nKids’ talk – one of your younger members will be giving a 5 minutes kids’ talk.\nBoffins talk – A member will give an 8 minutes Boffins’ talk. Mike Green will give a talk about “Carbon Dating”. \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If we have time\, one of our experts will identify them or briefly talk about them\, or the person bringing them can talk about where they saw it\, etc. Photographs are particularly welcome\, as everyone can see them. If you wish to show a photograph please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose” natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm. \nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  Please bring the right CASH to help us avoid long queues. Thanks. We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet. \nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you. \nParking: Free parking right outside. \nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level. \nToilets: Are inside. \nBookings: No bookings required. \nSee you there for fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-tbc/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day - Snorkelling in Coogee
DESCRIPTION:Charles Darwin’s birthday\, which falls on 12 February\, is generally used to highlight Darwin’s contributions to science and to promote science in general. To commemorate his achievements\, the Club will head to Coogee this year\, to go snorkelling around the Omeo wreck and the maritime trail\, and discover and learn about the underwater biodiversity at this location. RSVP required for this event. \n\n\n\nA School of Rough Bullseye (Pempheris klunzingeri)\n\n\n\nThe Omeo wreck is located very close to the shore at Coogee Beach\, mostly submerged and literally covered with marine growth. Anybody interested in the maritime history of the wreck can navigate to the WA Museum website (museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/omeo) as it has some interesting information. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the stairs on Socrates Parade going to the beach where the Omeo Wreck is located. Please note this is a very popular snorkelling and swimming site and parking nearby might be difficult. Leave plenty of time to be there at the starting time. The excursion is suitable for all ages and levels of snorkelling competence. Water depth varies between 0.5 m to 5 m. \n\n\n\nBring: snorkelling gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins)\, sun protection\, towel\, drinking water; optional a floating device\, underwater camera\, fish and or marine life ID book. We will go to a nearby cafe for refreshments afterwards but you can bring your own as well.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/darwin-day-snorkelling-in-coogee/
LOCATION:Omeo Shipwreck\, Socrates Parade\, North Coogee\, Western Australia\, 6163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Snorkelling
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SUMMARY:WANats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Nedlands Planning Meeting (and foreshore walk) \nTime:  Meeting will start at 8.00 am under the shady trees – please be there promptly. \nNB There is no formal walk although individuals may choose to arrive early to walk along the foreshore. \nMeet:   J. H. Abrahams Reserve (Eastern end) UBD (577 – L17). Travel down Hackett Drive from Stirling Highway past Bayside Kitchen cafe and Matilda Restaurant\, continuing on Hackett through the roundabout (at Australia Drive)\, taking the second exit. Then take the first exit on the left after Australia Drive (which is just after the ‘Matilda Bay Reserve’ sign and before the bus stop on the right). \nDetails:  There are toilets adjoining the car park and along the foreshore. Please bring morning tea to share as well as folding chairs and your own tea/coffee/hot water and paper and pen. \nAgenda:   Ideas for new walks \nThis year we are aiming to re-examine our walk schedule in response to the need to reduce their length and difficulty. We are asking everyone to give this some thought and try to find some alternatives and some new areas that may suit us. If you have any suggestions and would like to send these to Viv\, she will collate them into a list that we can discuss at the meeting. You may also wish to print information out and to bring it for the group to look at on the day. \nContact:           Vivien Cass – Ph: 0414 474 401
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wanats-bushwalking-group/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250217T190000
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SUMMARY:KRMB General Meeting - Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:Members are encouraged to share images that they have captured of sightings over the summer period
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-general-meeting-members-night/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T200000
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SUMMARY:MEET & EAT: NSB POST CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AND BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Note we are meeting on a Tuesday* \n What did you do over Christmas? What new toys did you get? Any more socks and jocks? Did he remember your favourite perfume this time? \nCome along and share your festive season stories and tell us what Talks and Walks you would like in 2025. \nWe will meet from 5.30pm onwards with a walk around Star Swamp before firing up the BBQ. \nAs usual we will share salads and desert. This year Even house numbers bring salad\, Odd numbers dessert\nBYO Meat\, drinks\, plates\, cutlery. Tea and coffee available \n* Note our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday due to HEC being unavailable.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/meet-eat-nsb-post-christmas-get-together-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:KRMB Excursion to Penguin Island
DESCRIPTION:Our February excursion is to Penguin Island. Meet at the ticket kiosk at Shoalwater at 8:30 – 8:45 am to catch the 9:00am ferry. Bring Binoculars\, cameras\, drinks and snacks. \nNote: if the island is closed to the public due to hot weather we will visit Point Peron instead
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-excursion-to-penguin-island/
LOCATION:Penguin Island\, 155 Arcadia Drive\, Shoalwater\, Australia
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