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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250307T193000
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SUMMARY:Lauren Hawkins - Forest Orchestra: learning by listening
DESCRIPTION:Ecoacoustics is the study of environmental sounds and the connection these sounds have to ecosystem function and health. Listening to the sounds of an ecosystem offers a unique way to monitor biodiversity\, map species distribution\, understand fauna behaviour\, and track ecological change. \n\n\n\n\nThis talk by Lauren Hawkins will introduce ecoacoustics and the application of this technology to the assessment of ecosystem health\, particularly through the work of the Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation\, and Attractions (DBCA). We will explore how DBCA uses ecoacoustics to increase our understanding of the soundscapes of our south-west forests\, to monitor habitat changes\, and track priority fauna species. \n\n\n\n\nAudience members will also have an opportunity to step into the shoes of an ecoacoustician\, getting to listen to a diverse array of natural sounds as we play a game or two of “What’s Making That Sound?” The session will conclude with a discussion on the importance of ecoacoustics in conservation\, which will highlight some new developments in the field. \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/lauren-hawkins-capturing-the-sounds-of-was-southwest-forests/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250314T213000
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Rochelle Steven talking about Birds
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Rochelle Steven talking about Birds \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: \nRochelle Steven\n\nLecturer\, School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences\, Murdoch Uni\nRochelle describes herself as follows: \nI joined Murdoch University in January 2022 as a Lecturer in Environmental Management. \nMy research and professional experience includes working on threatened species management\, the role of citizen science in threatened species conservation and in building greater community support for conservation more broadly. My research themes have explored issues related to human interactions with the environment\, both positive and negative. \nI pride myself on having a diverse multi-sectoral background\, including: Species Conservation Project Coordinator (WWF-Australia)\, (2020-2021) and postdoctoral researcher with the University of Queensland’s node of NESP’s Threatened Species Recovery Hub and ecological project manager in private consulting. I am an active member of BirdLife Australia\, and have held volunteer Convenor positions for the Southern Queensland and Western Australia branches. \nHaving a background in sales and customer service\, I enjoy engaging students and the general public alike in nature appreciation through sharing my passion for birds\, as well as taking action for conservation on private land through using native plants to create ecologically sustainable gardens. I have contributed to ecological and social research in diverse settings\, including the Australian Alps\, Australia’s tropical north (Northern WA\, NT\, Qld)\, Southeast Queensland\, Southwest Australia\, Fiji and the United Kingdom. \n  \nTopic: \nRochelle will share key points from her recently published article:  More than garden plants: extending the conversation of urban gardens as an important refuge for Australian birds. Learn what actions you can take to improve to future of Australia’s birds on private land. \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. Arlene Quinn will give a talk on “Kangaroo Island”. \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-2/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T010424
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SUMMARY:Visit to Kanyana Wildlife Centre for a nocturnal tour of the facility.
DESCRIPTION:DRB members invite other members and guests\, to join with us as we visit the wonderful Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre\, Gilchrist Road\, Lesmurdie\nFeel free to invite younger family and friends as an opportunity to meet DRB members on the night..\n\nYou can purchase a ticket directly from the KWC website for that night  https://www.kanyanawildlife.org.au/visit/nocturnal-tours/\nelse RSVP and deposit the cost of the tickets into DRB bank account  with name and word NIGHT 633000 Act number 209590967\nthen  we will be in touch . Places are limited to around 15 so book early.\n\nAdult: $32\n\n\nChild: $20 \nSenior: $25 \nFamily: $90 \n\n\nbank account details  DRB 633000 Act number 209590967\n\n\nmeet at 645 to connect with each other\nTime:7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nJoin us for a unique after dark guided tour to meet some amazing animals and our passionate wildlife carers. This tour is suitable for people of  all abilities and ages- feel free to invite your family and friends! They encourage taking photos (without flash) and love having  them shared on media channels. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/visit-to-kanyana-wildlife-centre-for-a-nocturnal-tour-of-the-facility/
LOCATION:Kanyana Wildlife Rehabiliation\, 120 Gilchrist Road\, Lesmurdie\, Western Australia\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Outing
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T010424
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SUMMARY:Phone Wildflower Photography
DESCRIPTION:With Speaker Sophie Xiang
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/phone-wildflower-photography/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T213000
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SUMMARY:NSB'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:  \nNote our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday\, due to HEC being unavailable. \nThe Northern Suburbs Branch was formed as the Wanneroo and District Branch in 1984 and held its first meeting in March 1985. To celebrate our 40th anniversary members who attended early meetings and excursions will (try to) recall some of the highs and lows of those early days. \nMembers from all the branches are invited to share this occasion with us. \nIf you have photos\, memorabilia or just memories from the era please bring them along and share them with us. \nPlease bring some supper to share. Tea and coffee available. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-40th-anniversary-2-2/
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:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T010424
CREATED:20250201T033934Z
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SUMMARY:CLUB AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Western Australian Naturalists’ Club Annual General Meeting will be a members-only event\, hosted this year by the Darling Range Branch. The AGM Agenda and other meeting documents will be made available to members prior to the meeting in a personalised email. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please complete and return a proxy form as it counts towards the required quorum for the meeting. \n\n\n\nOur annual general meeting will be held at the Zigzag Cultural Centre\, Seminar Room in Kalamunda.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/club-agm/
LOCATION:ZigZag Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T010424
CREATED:20250228T122606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T123300Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Mealup
DESCRIPTION:Lake Mealup\, where water levels after summer should be suitable for a mix of waterbirds and waders. Greenlands Road West just after leaving the Forrest Highway – there is an area on the right-hand side where it is safe to pull off the road. We will then make our way to Lake Mealup together once all have arrived.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/lae-mealup/
LOCATION:Peel Harvey Estuary\, Greenlands Rd\, West Pinjarra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T010424
CREATED:20250221T061942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T012157Z
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SUMMARY:NSB's Re-enactment of First Excursion : Lake Joondalup
DESCRIPTION:The Wanneroo and District Branch held its first excursion on 31 March 1985. It was to Neil Hawkins Park. Not long after\, Noelene Goodsell\, wife of the inaugural president\, used her position as a school teacher to involve the Wanneroo Primary School in planning a Nature Trail along the shore of Lake Joondalup. \nOur re-enactment will take us from the park to the Yellagonga Scenic Lookout and beyond. There won’t be too many wildflowers but hopefully lots of birds and maybe a turtle or two. \nPrize for anyone in early 1980s dress. Guys\, how quickly can you grow a mullet! \nComfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. \nThere is an added bonus – Neil Hawkins Park is the venue for a special installation during the Joondalup Festival – come along\, listen and learn. \n(Photo: Gary Tate)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-re-enactment-of-first-excursion/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T010424
CREATED:20250201T033045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T033200Z
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SUMMARY:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve- Clean-up Australia excursion
DESCRIPTION:Where: Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is located along Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin. The reserve straddles the Darling Scarp and is known for its wildflowers\, Sixty Foot Falls and blue wrens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: 9.30 am we will meet at Honeyeater Hollow picnic area (carpark and toilet) and walk one or several of the easy to moderate walking trails. \n\n\n\nBring: gloves and bags to collect rubbish\, camera\, binoculars\, food\, water. Come prepared for the weather (slip-slap-slop). You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/ellis-brook-valley-reserve-clean-up-australia-excursion/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia,Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
GEO:-32.0576354;116.0264186
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T150000
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Naval Memorial Park to Palm Beach and return \nMeet:       Naval Memorial Park car park (adjacent to Governor Rd Reserve) Corner of Rockingham Beach Rd and Governor Rd. \nDetails:       The walk is about 8km return along a mostly flat paved coastal path\, offering views of the ocean\, boats\, birdlife\, parkland and shaded in parts. In some sections the beach and path are close\, allowing the group to divide according to preference but still stay together. We will walk to a grassy knoll at the Bakers Beach end of Palm Beach for morning tea before returning to the start where we will have lunch with coffee/cake etc (lunch and afternoon tea are combined). There are toilets at the beginning and during the walk. \nBring morning tea and drinking water for the walk. Lunch can be left in the car for when we return. Bring folding chairs\, lunch\, own coffee/tea/hot water\, cake/biscuits to share. \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 29 March. \nContact:      Vivienne Cass 0414474401
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-15/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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