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SUMMARY:KRMB May Field Excursion - Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre
DESCRIPTION:The KRMB May Field Excursion will be to Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre\, 304-308 South Western Highway\, Wungong. The centre is a great place to view and get up close to many of the reptile species found in WA plus other birds and wildlife.\n\n\nBring Camera\, drinks and snacks for morning tea/lunch after the visit.\n\nNote: Admission fees will apply
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-may-field-excursion-armadale-reptile-and-wildlife-centre/
LOCATION:Armadale Reptile & Wildlife Centre\, 304-308 South West Highway\, Wungong\, WA\, 6112\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T213000
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SUMMARY:NSB MEMBERS NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Come along and hear what some of our NSB members have been up to lately. You will be surprised\, enlightened and entertained. \nPhoto. Iceland\, Christine Curry.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-members-night/
LOCATION:North Beach Tennis Club\, 7B Kitchener 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:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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SUMMARY:KRMB May General Meeting - Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:The topic for KRMB’s May General Meeting is Reptiles. The speaker will be Hawk Boisvert. The presentation will feature reptiles that are on display at Naragebup and will allow some close up interaction with Bearded Dragons and Pythons etc.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-may-general-meeting-reptiles/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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SUMMARY:The Kakadu of the Southwest - History of the Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:The little-known “Kakadu of the Southwest” – the history of the Peel-Yalgorup Wetlands \nNote: no RSVP required.\n\n\n\nMike Griffiths will talk about the historic changes to the vast system of inter-connected wetlands of the Peel-Yalgorup region between Perth and Bunbury that is today almost entirely lost and virtually forgotten by Western Australians. He will be covering its historic large-scale degradation and decline and the subsequent recovery work to restore a little of its remarkable biodiversity and natural function.\n\n\nPlus:\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Diana Papenfus (DRB Member) will give a talk on her visit to Botswana. \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\, plus light supper afterwards\, 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.\n\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/mikegriffiths-kakadu-southwest/
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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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SUMMARY:Discover the Birds of Broz Park Nature Walk  with Rachel and Mike Green
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Birds of Broz Park Nature Walk \nwith Rachel and Mike Green \n   \nPLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE \nTo book for this event\, please go to the following website. Those that already booked using the RSVP on this website have been added into Eventbrite.  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-the-birds-of-broz-park-nature-walk-tickets-1984516289644?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \n  \nDiscover the number one bird hot spot (by size) in the Helena Valley in the Shire of Mundaring and learn all about the birds you might see there. Join local bird enthusiasts\, Rachel and Mike Green\, as they lead you on a guided bird walk around the park and tell you about the birds\, how to recognise them\, where in the park you might see them and how they behave. \nRachel and Mike are the authors of the “Guide to the Birds of Broz Park”\, published by the Shire of Mundaring in 2025 and know the park well. They have surveyed the birds there over 80 times. They are also long-standing members of the Darling Range Branch of the WA Naturalists’ Club. \nWhich birds will you see? That is impossible to predict as it varies with the water levels but there have been at least 64 bird species recorded there\, from the tiny Black-fronted Dotterel and Weebill to the large Black Swan and Great Egret. A winter wetland attracts many other birds including Shovelers\, Spoonbills and Stilts. \nEveryone who attends will be given a free copy of the Broz Park book\, if you haven’t already got one. This will help you look for and identify the birds. Rachel and Mike may even put your bird identification skills to the test with a quiz to find specific birds they know are in the park that day. Of course you can use the book to help you! \nBroz Park has a sealed easy walking track all around its lake. It has a bird hide\, toilets\, trees\, native flowers\, BBQs\, seats with shelters\, a water fountain\, and of course\, the birds. The path is suitable for people with walking frames and wheelchairs\, although people may also walk over a grassy area. \nThe Shire of Mundaring supported by Natural Resource Management (NRM) and other organisations have invested a lot of time and work into an environmental restoration project at the Park. They are working to improve the health of the wetland\, e.g. by aeration of the water\, removing non-native fish species\, planting native rushes and sedges\, revegetating with local plant species\, educating the community\, and more. This is a great opportunity to see this important work. \nDate: Saturday 2nd May 2026. \nTime: Start 10am\, finish no later than 12 noon. \nAddress: 4 Parkview Gardens\, Helena Valley WA 6056. \nMeet at: Broz Park\, Park View Gardens\, Helena Valley. Take the roundabout off Helena Valley Road into Helena Valley Private Estate. There is ample free parking on Park View Gardens. \nWhat to bring: Bring binoculars. Also a hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, walking shoes (no thongs please) etc. according to the weather on the day. \nPeople are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and stay back afterwards. \nBookings are essential as numbers are limited. This is an event run by the Shire of Mundaring to which we have been invited. A link will be published on Eventbrite shortly. \nThis is a free event thanks to the Shire of Mundaring. \nIdeal for: People who are new to bird watching or experienced bird watchers who haven’t been to Broz Park before. Children aged 8 and above are welcome.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/brozpark/
LOCATION:Broz Park Lake\, 4 Parkview Gardens\, Helena Valley\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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SUMMARY:Peter Ewing and Sam Lostrom: Expanding Remnant Bush in the Heavily Cleared Wheatbelt Bioregion
DESCRIPTION:Bush Blocks Guardians Inc. (BBG) was formed to facilitate purchasing land for conservation in the Wheatbelt\, which has undergone extensive clearing reducing most bush to small\, isolated remnants. In 2021 BBG purchased 666ha to be preserved and rehabilitated in the Eastern Wheatbelt. The block was selected as two of its boundaries border one of WA’s most important nature reserves and it supports a large diversity of habitats\, flora and vegetation. 200ha had been farmed which we are carefully revegetating using locally collected seed from about 50 species. We have professional ecologist members conducting systematic fauna and flora surveys to gain an understanding of baseline diversity. This will help determine effectiveness of efforts to rehabilitate cleared areas and control non-native species such as cats\, foxes and rabbits. We have also identified many First Nations heritage sites and quite unique granite rock structures. \n\n\n\nThis talk will briefly give an overview of how the group came together and some of our achievements\, and ecologist Sam Lostrom will detail our extensive fauna surveying program and plans for the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhite-fronted Honeyeater\n\n\n\nBorya garden on granite
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/peter-ewing-and-sam-lostrum-on-bush-blocks-guardians-property-in-westonia/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260427T170000
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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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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:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260303T165053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T072404Z
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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:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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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:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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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:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T033416Z
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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:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260412T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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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:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
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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:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260111T083112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T032222Z
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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
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260404T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260205T115115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T032238Z
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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
GEO:-32.0925408;116.0393622
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260307T001844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T001846Z
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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
GEO:-32.0576354;116.0264186
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260301T023831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T023833Z
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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:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260322T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260301T032637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T032732Z
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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:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260211T022839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T023141Z
UID:10000695-1774101600-1774110600@www.wanaturalists.org.au
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
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260301T021729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T023044Z
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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:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260111T082610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T034843Z
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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
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260107T081345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T031818Z
UID:10000682-1772960400-1772967600@www.wanaturalists.org.au
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
GEO:-32.0576354;116.0264186
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ellis Brook Valley Reserve Rushton Road Martin WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Rushton Road:geo:116.0264186,-32.0576354
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260220T082002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T034254Z
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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:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20251213T050504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T050504Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Nedlands Planning Meeting (and foreshore walk) \nLocation:         Nedlands \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. \nContact: Margaret McHugh 0449 897 582
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-32/
LOCATION:Nedlands\, J H Abrahams Reserve\, Hackett Drive\, Nedlands\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260222T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260131T153809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T154044Z
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SUMMARY:Point Peron Walk
DESCRIPTION:Location:             Point Peron for a walk around this coastal reserve \n\n\n\nMeet:                    At the carpark at the end of Point Peron Road\, Peron\, take the car park to the right after the Camp School. \n\n\n\nDetails:                 Expect to see both woodland and shore/sea birds\, reptiles\, coastal flora and marine life for those who venture onto the beach. \n\n\n\nBring:                    Binoculars\, camera\, drinks and snacks for morning tea after the walk. \n\n\n\nContact:    for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/point-peron-walk/
LOCATION:Peron Car Park A\, Point Peron Rd\, past Point Peron Camp School\,\, Peron\, 6168\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260106T004057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T004057Z
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SUMMARY:NSB MEET & EAT – POST CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AND BBQ (No Speaker)
DESCRIPTION:NSB’s annual get together to start the new year will be held at Charles Riley Reserve\, Kitchener St\, North Beach. \nPark in Car park near playground. \nCome along and share your festive season stories and tell us what Talks and Walks you would like in 2026. \nWe will meet from 5.30pm onwards with an optional walk around some nearby bushland before firing up the BBQ. \nBYO Meat or Alternative\, drinks\, plates\, cutlery and a chair. \nAs usual we will share salads and dessert. This year odd house numbers bring salad\, even numbers dessert. (as this is an outside venue we suggest you bring it in something with a lid or cover).
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-meet-eat-post-christmas-get-together-and-bbq-no-speaker/
LOCATION:Charles Riley Reserve\, Kitchener St\, North Beach\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260131T154718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T154841Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting KRMB
DESCRIPTION:Topic:                    Belinda Forbes’ work on field fauna and flora surveys \n\n\n\nTime:                     7:00 pm \n\n\n\nSpeaker:              Belinda Forbes \n\n\n\nVenue:                  Naragebup (Rockingham Regional Environment Centre)\, Safety Bay Road\, Peron. \n\n\n\nContact:     for further details
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/general-meeting-krmb/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20260111T082244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T013148Z
UID:10000685-1771009200-1771018200@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Alex George talks about Autumn in the bush
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Alex George talks about Autumn in the bush\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\nSpeaker:\n\n\nAlex George from Murdoch University. Alex George worked as a botanist at the Western Australian Herbarium for 21 years\, then edited the Flora of Australia based in Canberra for 12 years. Returning to Perth\, he did consulting work for some years but now enjoys the freedom of doing his own research and writing on various botanical projects. He was twice the Australian Botanical Liaison Officer at the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew. Besides many books that he has edited and indexed\, he has written 17 books (some with joint authors) and published more than 500 scientific papers and articles for newsletters.\n\nTopic:\n\n\nThis talk will discuss what may be seen among our wildflowers at a season when few people venture out. And there is much to look at. During the dry summer\, some plants survive by reducing their internal activity\, shown by changes in foliage colour that can be very striking as it intensifies into autumn. Then\, within a few days of the first winter rains\, the same leaves revert to green and resume activity. Interestingly\, there are some plants that flower in autumn\, including Banksias – there are more of these to be seen in autumn than at any other season. We can also observe the first stages of how wildflowers respond to the bushfires that we know\, from the plants’ behaviour\, have been part of the natural environment here for millions of years.\n\n\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. Tony Start will give a talk on “Tsunamis”\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-alex-george/
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
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260208T071500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T013105
CREATED:20251213T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T050000Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Leighton Beach \nLocation:         North Fremantle \nMeet:              Leighton Beach change room block. City of Fremantle Car Park 47 off Leighton Beach Blvd. \nDetails:            The walk is north along the beach to South Cottesloe and return\, approx 6 km.  Please note that we will be walking through a dog beach area.  Toilets are available along the way. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear / sunscreen) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water. Café refreshments available along the way. \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 7th February. \nContact:          Margaret McHugh – 0449 897 582
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-31/
LOCATION:North Fremantle SLSC\, Leighton Beach\, 20 Leighton Beach Blvd\, North Fremantle\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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