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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T193000
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SUMMARY:Amanda Bourne - 10 species in 10 years: a review of the Mt Gibson mammal restoration project 
DESCRIPTION:This talk to the main branch of the WA Naturalists’ Club will be given by Amanda Bourne who leads the conservation science program on four Australian Wildlife Conservancy wildlife sanctuaries in Western Australia. She will talk about the Mt Gibson Mammal Restoration Project\, which is on Badimia Country. \n\n\n\nThe team at Mt Gibson recently celebrated a significant conservation milestone\, with the release of the tenth locally-extinct mammal species\, the Western Quoll\, or Chuditch. Of the other nine species released during the past ten years\, both inside and outside a 7\,828 hectare feral predator-proof fenced area\, most are showing good signs of long-term viability. Amanda will give an overview of the field programs at Mt Gibson and discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with large\, complex\, landscape-scale conservation and restoration programs. \n\n\n\nIn her work\, Amanda coordinates a team of field-based ecologists conducting monitoring\, research\, animal translocations\, and strategic planning. She has a strong focus on evidence-based decision-making in biodiversity conservation. \n\n\n\n\nWestern Quoll. Photo by Robin Sinclair of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/amanda-bourne-10-species-in-10-years-a-review-of-the-mt-gibson-mammal-restoration-project/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T110000
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia - Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk at Ellis Brook Valley\, located on Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin\, as part of our Clean Up Australia Day event. The site is recognised as one of the the richest wild flower locations in the Perth Metropolitan Area with over 500 species of wildflowers. Over 116 species of birds have been recorded at the site as well as kangaroos\, echidnas\, possums\, bats and other native wildlife. There are four walk trails of varying degrees of difficulty\, ranging from the ‘Easy Walk Trail’\, to the more difficult ‘Sixty Foot Falls Trail’. Note this is a members only event. \n\n\n\nMeet:  At Honeyeater Hollow picnic area carpark (and toilet). \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/clean-up-australia-ellis-brook-valley-reserve/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202505
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SUMMARY:Night Parrots by Neil Hamilton (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Night Parrots by Neil Hamilton (DRB) \n  \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\n \nTalk: \nNight Parrot \nThe Night Parrot \nThe Night Parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is one of Australia’s most mysterious birds. Once thought extinct\, Night Parrots were rediscovered in 2013\, a century after the last sighting of a living individual.  it survives in remote arid regions\, hiding among dense spinifex and emerging only at night. Listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN\, it has become a symbol of both the fragility and resilience of Australia’s desert ecosystems. \nSpeaker:  \nOrnithologist Neil Hamilton has graciously agreed to provide us with the latest information on this fascinating\, enigmatic\, and emblematic bird of the Australian outback. \nFor nearly 30 years\, has devoted his career to caring for\, studying\, and protecting Australia’s unique birdlife and native fauna. His recent research has centred on the elusive Night Parrot\, combining fieldwork\, conservation\, and habitat protection in some of the country’s most remote landscapes. \nBefore retiring\, Neil spent over 25 years with the Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)\, focusing on feral animal management\, wildlife trafficking prevention\, and fire management. He also founded Ghost Bird Consultancy\, inspired by his passion for preserving biodiversity and threatened species. \nIn addition to his government work\, Neil spent 28 years in the zoo industry and has contributed to numerous wildlife programs across Australia and overseas\, including captive breeding\, translocation\, and species recovery projects. \nNeil has also worked as a guide with Coates Wildlife Tours\, sharing his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Australia’s wildlife (including Christmas Island and New Zealand)  and helping us/others appreciate natural world he has spent a lifetime studying. \n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short 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 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.  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 a fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nightparrot/
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:20260317T193000
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Research Within the Arid Zones of Western Australia after Rediscovering a Critical Endangered Species
DESCRIPTION:Note our March to June meetings will not be held at the HEC due to ongoing maintenance. Instead\, we will meet on the third Tuesday at the North Beach Tennis Club\, 7B Kitchener St\, North Beach. \n\n\n\nNight Parrot by Bruce Greatwich 2017 \n\n\n\n\nOur speaker tonight is Neil Hamilton (Ghost Bird Consultancy) \n\n\n\nFor nearly 30 years\, Neil has devoted his career to caring for\, studying\, and protecting Australia’s unique birdlife and native fauna. His recent research has centred on the elusive Night Parrot\, combining fieldwork\, conservation\, and habitat protection in some of the country’s most remote landscapes.Ghost Bird Consultancy continued with the Ghost Bird Volunteer research teams\, along with researchers from Curtin University\, support Martu community\, pastoralists\, consultants\, and the Museum of Western Australia\, to investigate the identified area/s where the Night Parrot has been located in WA.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/biodiversity-research-within-the-arid-zones-of-western-australia-after-rediscovering-a-critical-endangered-species/
LOCATION:North Beach Tennis Club\, 7B Kitchener St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202505
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SUMMARY:CLUB AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Western Australian Naturalists’ Club Annual General Meeting will be a members-only event\, hosted this year by the Kwinana Rockingham Mandurah 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 Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/club-agm-2/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
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:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260322T090000
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SUMMARY:Samphire Cove Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Samphire Cove Nature Reserve\, just north of the Estuary Road Bridge\, Mandurah.At the carpark at the corner of Egret Point Road and Leisure Way (from Old Coast Road turn into Leisure Way and follow it towards the estuary until it joins Egret Point Road).This reserve on the Peel Harvey Estuary is a great place to observe wetland birds plus migratory shorebirdsComfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. We will celebrate our achievements with morning tea at the café.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/samphire-cove-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Samphire Cove Nature Reserve\, Egret Point Rd\, Mandurah\, WA\, 6210\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T080000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202505
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SUMMARY:Golly Walk¦Ending our Burns Beach to Fremantle Walk
DESCRIPTION:Old Cable Station to North Mole (about 3km) \n\n\n\nMeet: North end of car park opposite Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave \n\n\n\n(Midway between Cottesloe and Leighton Beach) \n\n\n\nTime: 8.00am \n\n\n\nDetails: This will be the final leg of a journey we began in 2014. Each year we have walked along paths and beaches examining and discussing whatever we came across. We will have accomplished our goal when we reach Café Rous at the beginning of North Mole drive as there is no footpath that goes all the way to the end of North Mole. \n\n\n\nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. We will celebrate our achievements with morning tea at the café. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2026 \nGOLLY WALK: Ending our Burns Beach to Fremantle Walk. \nLocation: Old Cable Station to North Mole (about 3km) \nMeet: North end of car park opposite Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave \n(Midway between Cottesloe and Leighton Beach) \nTime: 8.00am \nDetails: This will be the final leg of a journey we began in 2014. Each year we have walked along paths and beaches examining and discussing whatever we came across. We will have accomplished our goal when we reach Café Rous at the beginning of North Mole drive as there is no footpath that goes all the way to the end of North Mole. \nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. We will celebrate our achievements with morning tea at the café. \nContact: Don Poynton 0419 460 301 \nBooking: Not required. \nWe will arrange for cars to take us back to where we started the (morning’s) walk.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk%c2%a6ending-our-burns-beach-to-fremantle-walk/
LOCATION:Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave\, 2 Curtin Ave\, Mosman Park\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202505
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia - Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk at Ellis Brook Valley\, located on Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin\, as part of our Clean Up Australia Day event. The site is recognised as one of the the richest wild flower locations in the Perth Metropolitan Area with over 500 species of wildflowers. Over 116 species of birds have been recorded at the site as well as kangaroos\, echidnas\, possums\, bats and other native wildlife. There are four walk trails of varying degrees of difficulty\, ranging from the ‘Easy Walk Trail’\, to the more difficult ‘Sixty Foot Falls Trail’. Note this is a members only event. \n\n\n\nMeet: At Honeyeater Hollow picnic area carpark (and toilet). \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/clean-up-australia-ellis-brook-valley-reserve-2/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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