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SUMMARY:Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre Walk – Kaarakin\, Martin
DESCRIPTION:🖤 Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre Walk – Kaarakin\, Martin\n\nplease RSVP or scroll down to pay \n\nJoin members of the Darling Range Branch as we visit the Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre at Kaarakin plays a vital role in protecting some of Western Australia’s most iconic and endangered wildlife. Located in the Perth Hills\, the Centre is dedicated to the rescue\, rehabilitation\, and conservation of black cockatoos and other native species impacted by climate change\, habitat loss\, and urban development. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4\n\n\n\nVolunteers at the Centre currently care for around 200 animals\, many of which would otherwise be at serious risk of injury\, displacement\, or extinction. These passionate volunteers work year-round to provide expert care\, safe rehabilitation\, and long-term conservation solutions for wildlife that have lost their natural homes. \nDuring this guided walk\, participants will learn how the Centre supports black cockatoos by recreating and protecting essential nesting\, foraging\, and roosting sites—critical habitats that have been severely reduced or degraded over recent decades due to urban sprawl and land clearing. The walk offers valuable insight into the daily work of the volunteers and the innovative strategies being used to help these birds survive and thrive. \nHuman activity has had a massive and detrimental impact on black cockatoo populations in recent decades. Habitat loss and fragmentation remain the greatest threats facing all three species of black cockatoos in south-west Western Australia. This event provides an opportunity to better understand these challenges\, learn what is being done to address them\, and discover how individuals and communities can contribute to conservation efforts. \n✨ A meaningful and educational experience for nature lovers\, conservation supporters\, and anyone passionate about protecting Western Australia’s unique wildlife \nRSVP booking is essential as payment will be required prior to the visit – $25 per guest – Naturalist Club Inc Darling Range\, BSB 633-000 number 209590967 or ring the office for Card Payment \nBranch is subsidising members\, please contact 0402272868  re:  payment or difficulties with bank account
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/black-cockatoo-conservation-centre-walk-kaarakin-martin/
LOCATION:Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Rehabilitation Centre\, 322 Mills Rd East\,\, Martin\, WA\, 6110\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Young Naturalists
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T213000
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SUMMARY:Ha Hoang talking about the Western Swamp Tortoise Project (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Ha Hoang talking about the Western Swamp Tortoise Project (DRB) \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\nSpeaker:\nHa Hoang is a UWA Masters student.\n\nTopic:\nHa will talk about his Western Swamp Tortoise research project\n\n\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.\n\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-ha-hoang-talking-about-the-western-swamp-tortoise-project/
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:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T210000
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SUMMARY:Roz Hart on Fungi For Land
DESCRIPTION:We’re only just beginning to understand the complex role fungi play in our unique landscapes. But the more we learn\, the more we understand just how dependent we are on fungal diversity. \n\n\n\nRoz will talk about recent advances to assist Citizen Scientists to gain a better understanding of the fungi that we coexist with. Fungi do not just exist for us to eat! \n\n\n\nIt makes a difference if we understand what fungi do for our ecosystems and how land managers of all walks of life can work together with fungi. This gives us a better handle on what fungi can do for us as well as what we can do for them. \n\n\n\n\n\nRoz Hart and Sapphire McMullan Fisher have set up Fungi4Land\, working with Australian mycologists to gather and present in an understandable and workable format\, a guide to get a better understanding of how effective partnerships with local land managers\, flora and fauna can work in favour of the environment we live in.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/roz-hart-on-fungi-for-land/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260412T093000
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SUMMARY:Bibra Lake
DESCRIPTION:The walk is along mostly paved paths around the Lake but some optional limestone paths and boardwalks for better lake viewing\, an easy approx 6 km walk.  Toilets are available near the meeting point and along the way. If there is enough interest\, we may do a short 2-3 km walk around North Lake after lunch. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat/rainwear/sunscreen) and suitable footwear. Please be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel or change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6 pm on Saturday 11 April. \n\n\n\nMeet: Bibra Lake Reserve\, Progress Drive\, Bibra Lake\, at the carpark on the eastern side of Progress Drive\, nearest the intersection with Gwilliam Street.  (-32.090102\, 115.8207149) UBD Map 347 Ref L10.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/bibra-lake/
LOCATION:Bibra Lake Regional Playground\, Progress Dr\, North Lake\, Western Australia\, 6163\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260419T113000
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SUMMARY:KRMB April Field Excursion - Bibra Lake
DESCRIPTION:Bibra Lake is a great place to observe wetland and woodland birds plus migratory shorebirds. The surrounding vegetation hosts many insect species. \nMeet at the car park off Progress Drive (near the playground). Bring binoculars\, cameras\, drinks and snacks for morning tea.\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-april-field-excursion-bibra-lake/
LOCATION:Bibra Lake Regional Playground\, Progress Dr\, North Lake\, Western Australia\, 6163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260420T210000
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SUMMARY:KRMB April General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The April General Meeting will be a Members’ Night. This is a great opportunity to share photographs of sightings captured over the Summer.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-april-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T213000
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SUMMARY:NSB: Cool Creatures of the Great Victoria Desert - Change of Venue
DESCRIPTION:Note. due to a double booking we have to change the venue. The meeting will now be held at the Undercroft Bridge Club\, Ron Chamberlain Drive\, Duncraig – park in the car park on the east side of the building.  \nCome a long and hear researcher Sarah Visser talk about some of the cool fauna she has found in the GVD. \nThe great Victoria Desert is one of the world’s most precious biodiversity hotspots – a special place that is like nowhere else in the world. The area is especially remarkable for its hardy and often elusive wildlife\, much of which is found nowhere else. Despite the harsh conditions\, it supports a myriad of mammals and a rich variety of reptiles\,  and birds especially adapted to survive with little water. These animals rely on deep burrows\, specialised diets\, and clever behaviour\, making the desert a stronghold of unique and resilient Australian fauna. \nAlso a short presentation by this year’s ECU Serventy Memorial Prize Winner\, Ellie Simpson. \nPhoto. Sandhill Dunnart\,  A McLean.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-cool-creatures-of-the-great-victoria-desert-2/
LOCATION:Undercroft Bridge Club\, Ron Chamberlain Dr\, Duncraig\, Western Australia\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T213000
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SUMMARY:Serventy Memorial Lecture 2026
DESCRIPTION:Kerry will talk about establishing the WA Parks Foundation when she was Governor\, and the unique\, beautiful but threatened environment in Western Australia. She believes that there is an important role for organisations such as the WA Parks Foundation\, the WA Naturalists’ Club and others in encouraging understanding of\, and a love for\, our natural environment. This role is complemented by the Bibbulmun Track Foundation and the Salvado Trail that encourage people to hike as a way of experiencing nature\, including its healing potential. She will discuss how the WA Parks Foundation aims to work in collaboration with the other organisations\, both government and private. The theme of her talk will be drawn from Dr Seuss’s quote “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot\, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” \n\n\n\nThe Hon Kerry Sanderson AC was Governor of Western Australia from 2014 to 2018. She served as Edith Cowan University’s fourth Chancellor (2018-2021). Kerry is currently Chair St John of God Health Care and the WA Parks Foundation\, as well as being a patron of several charitable and community organisations. Prior to being appointed Governor\, Mrs Sanderson served as Chair or non-executive director of several organisations. \n\n\n\nKerry has been Agent General for Western Australia (2008 to 2011) and Chief Executive Officer of Fremantle Ports (1991 to 2008). She was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2016 and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates by both the University of Western Australia and Murdoch University. In 2020 she received the award of Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO). Kerry is especially proud to be a Co-Patron\, with Prof. Lyn Beazley\, of the WA Naturalists Club. \n\n\n\nDATE: Wednesday\, April 22 at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nVENUE:- \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST: $25 Students: $15 \n\n\n\nORGANISERS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Serventy Memorial Fund is a memorial to the contribution by the Serventy family to the Western Australian Naturalists’ Club\, to assist and encourage young people in the study of natural history. The Serventy Memorial Lecture is the main source of funding for the Serventy Memorial Prizes for students awarded annually at the four WA universities.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/serventy-memorial-lecture-2026/
LOCATION:Social Sciences Lecture Theatre Crawley UWA\, Saw Promenade\, Crawley WA 6009\, Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Serventy Memorial Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260426T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260426T093000
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SUMMARY:Rocky Bay to Chidley Point and Return
DESCRIPTION:The walk is about 8 km return. Toilets at Tom Perrott Reserve and Russell Brown Adventure Park (BYO paper).  Walk down-river to Cyprus Hill for morning tea and rest stop.  Walk up-river to Chidley Point Lookout and return to Russell Brown Park for lunch.   Short walk back to Tom Perrott Reserve car park from Russell Brown Adventure Park. Mostly paved track\, short section on sand track with some limestone rocks.  It’s mostly flat with two moderate hill sections. It has good shade from the trees in most parts with a few exposed sections. Lovely views of the river along the whole way. There are a lot of historical spots to read/talk about along the way e.g. aboriginal sites/the old sugar refinery etc. \n\n\n\nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat/rainwear/sunscreen) and suitable footwear.. \n\n\n\n Please be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel or change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6 pm on Saturday 25th April.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/rocky-bay-to-chidley-point-and-return/
LOCATION:Tom Perrott Reserve\, Mosman Park\, Tom Perrott Reserve\, Mosman Park\, Western Australia\, 6012
ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Moore":MAILTO:jackmoore2020@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260427T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:Notley Late Easter Excursion - Quaalup Homestead and Bremer Bay                     CABIN ACCOMODATION: WAIT LIST ONLY. ENSUITE STUDIO: 2 ONLY.                     CAMPING: 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE.
DESCRIPTION:Our trip will be based at Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat nestled right in the western part of the Fitzgerald River National Park\, close to Bremer Bay. \n\n\n\nDates: Mon. 27 April – Thu. 30 April 2026 with option to add 1 or 2 extra nights at Bremer Bay. \n\n\n\nTentative program: \n\n\n\nMon. 27 April: Overnight at Koobeelya Conference Centre in Katanning (check-in from 2pm). Meet at  5pm for BYO dinner to share. \n\n\n\nTue. 28 April: Visit Lake Magenta Nature Reserve with guide and travel to Quaalup Homestead. 3 nights at Quaalup Homestead (cabins and camping). \n\n\n\nWed. 29 + Thu. 30 April: Sightseeing around Quaalup and visiting Fitzgerald River NP with guide. \n\n\n\nFri. 1 May: Travel to Bremer Bay. 2 nights at Beaches Resort Tourist Park (cabins and camping). \n\n\n\nSat. 2 May: explore Bremer Bay (water bird watching\, snorkelling\, walking trails etc.). \n\n\n\nAccommodation options: \n\n\n\nKoobeelya Conference Centre: rooms with single beds or a Double/Queen and shared ablution. Full kitchen facilities. Cost $60 per person. Camping available. \n\n\n\nQuaalup Homestead accommodation is limited so early reservation  is recommended. Campsites are also available.  \n\n\n\nThey have: \n\n\n\n\na 3 bedroom cabin which sleeps 6(7) people : 1 room with a Queen bed\, 1 room with 3 single beds and 1 room with 2 single beds;\n\n\n\na 2 bedroom chalet which sleeps 4(5) people: 1 room with a Queen bed\, 1 room with a single and bunk bed;\n\n\n\nfour 1 bedroom studios with ensuite which sleeps 2 people: 3 studios have a Queen bed\, one studio has 2 single beds.\n\n\n\n\nCost per person per night: cabin or chalet $60\, studio $87.50 (pp based on 2 people sharing). Camping $20 (unpowered). \n\n\n\nBremer Bay Beaches Resort Tourist Park: we have booked two 2 bedroom chalets which sleep 4(5) people each: 1 room with a Queen bed\, one room with 2 singles or a single and bunk bed. Cost: $50 per person per night. \n\n\n\nThose wishing to camp should make their own bookings for this venue. Camping cost per night per 2 people: $40 powered site\, $35 unpowered site. Email: frontoffice@bremerbaybeaches.com.au or Phone: 0459 975 458. \n\n\n\nTo hold your place for this excursion a deposit of $120 is required for accommodation or $50 for camping. Please transfer the money to the Club bank account 633-000-168641629 with reference Notley and your surname. \n\n\n\nRSVP BELOW (BOOKING FORM) IS REQUIRED TO INDICATE YOUR ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCE. \n\n\n\n\n\nFurther information will be provided closer to the excursion date. \n\n\n\nFor any questions please contact Don Poynton natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/notley-late-easter-excursion-quaalup-homestead-and-bremer-bay/
LOCATION:Quaalup Homestead Wilderness Retreat\, Gairdner Rd\, Fitzgerald River National Park\, Bremer bay\, WA\, 6346\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Notley Late Easter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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