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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T213000
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SUMMARY:Unearthing Western Australia's extraordinary trapdoor spider diversity
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia supports an extraordinary diversity of trapdoor and other mygalomorph spiders\, much of which remains undescribed or poorly understood. In this talk\, Jeremy will draw on current research at the Western Australian Museum to explore how fieldwork\, museum collections\, morphology and DNA are helping to uncover this diversity\, understand how species are distributed across the landscape\, and ultimately inform their conservation. \nJeremy is Curator of Arachnids and Myriapods at the Western Australian Museum. His current research focuses on the taxonomy\, evolution and conservation of Australian mygalomorph spiders\, including trapdoor and wishbone spiders. He combines museum collections\, fieldwork\, morphology and molecular data to document species diversity and better understand how these spiders have diversified across Australian landscapes. \nPhoto left: Jeremy digging for trapdoor – photo credit Bryan Lessard; right: Idiosoma sp. ‘dome-door’ – burrow.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wishbone-spiders/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260819T052906Z
CREATED:20260627T234833Z
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SUMMARY:Penny Hussey talking about the Himalayas: Prayer Flags & Blue Poppies
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event will change back to our original venue of the Kalamunda Community Centre. \n\nSpeaker: Penny Hussey – DRB Member and Honorary Life Member\n\nTopic:\n\n\n\nPenny will talk about her trip to the Himalayas.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Viv Reid will talk about “The Birds of Lake Carnegie”. \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.\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/penny-hussey-talking-about-the-himalayas-prayer-flags-blue-poppies-drb/
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:20260913T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T043543Z
CREATED:20260613T063614Z
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SUMMARY:Orchids in the park
DESCRIPTION:  \nYanchep National Park (Yanchep Beach Rd & Indian Ocean Dr) is a stunning bushland and wetland reserve\, home to western grey kangaroos and an impressive diversity of birdlife. \nThe park is also renowned for its remarkable range of native orchids\, particularly during the flowering season. Walkers may encounter spider orchids\, donkey orchids\, bee orchids\, and purple enamel orchids\, among many others. These delicate blooms thrive in the park’s varied habitats\, from open woodland to damp wetlands\, making every walk a unique discovery. \nLocal guide Shelley Campbell will share her first hand knowledge of the orchids found along the trail\, explaining their distinctive shapes\, colours\, seasonal patterns\, and fascinating pollination methods. This experience offers a deeper appreciation of Western Australia’s exceptional floral biodiversity. \nVisitors are encouraged to stay for a picnic. and explore the park’s additional attractions after the walk. \nMeet that the carpark next to the Koalas Broad walk \nPlease note that the walking trail includes some uphill sections. We recommend checking suitability before booking\, or bringing a walking stick for extra support. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/orchids-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Yanchep National Park\, cnr Indian Ocean Dr\, Old Yanchep Rd\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.5546686;115.6901365
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T010522Z
CREATED:20260824T010522Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Kings Park \nMeet: The Pioneer Womens Garden carpark on Forrest Drive. UBD Map 5\, C-1 \nDetails: Walk to Zamia Café through Botanic gardens and bush paths and return. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water. Optional afternoon tea\, coffee and cakes back at the cars. If you want to stay\, bring chair/blanket and extra provisions. \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 12 September. \nContact: Val Goff Ph 0407 026 265
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-3/
LOCATION:Kings Park
CATEGORIES:Walk
GEO:-31.9505269;115.8604572
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260819T055257Z
CREATED:20260819T053748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T055257Z
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SUMMARY:NSB: Climate Change-From the Atlas to Alaska
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Mike Norman \n  \nA double-header. Our two speakers have recently returned from two very different journeys in two very different parts of the world. However\, what they both witnessed was strikingly similar\, the effects of climate change. \nMike Norman\, a long standing bushland and coastcare coordinator\, travelled to Europe again after mountain climbing/ hiking in Italy\, Switzerland and France there with his Polish friends 25 years ago. His observations further confirmed the changes being caused by global warming\, and he considers where we are most likely heading. \nPeter Stephenson\, retired Principal Research Scientist at the WA Department of Fisheries and now a consultant on commercial fish populations\, was commissioned to study the dramatic change in fish stock in Alaskan waters. What he found\, even astounded him.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-climate-change-from-the-atlas-to-alaska/
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:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T115629Z
CREATED:20260819T115629Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB September 2026 General Meeting - Anne Bellman\, Flora of the Jurien Bay Region
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker Anne Bellman will provide information regarding the flora of the Jurien Bay Region that will be of special interest to those members that are attending the long weekend excursion to the region on the following weekend.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-september-2026-general-meeting-anne-bellman-flora-of-the-jurien-bay-region/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T065859Z
CREATED:20260726T074828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T065859Z
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SUMMARY:NSB ALL-DAY EXCURSION: YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK
DESCRIPTION:Please indicate your attendance by RSVP. No cost for walk; pay on the day for meal at Yanchep Inn and cave visit. \nFurther details will be sent to the email addresses of those who book. \n \nProgram: \nMeet at Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails car park\, Lakeside Drive\, Joondalup \nDrive to Lacey Road – off Wanneroo Road (22km) \nMorning tea while we arrange car shuttle to Yanchep National Park \nWalk Yaberoo Budjara Trail – Lacey Road to Loch Ness (6.1km low-medium grade) \n\nsouthernmost section of Yanchep NP\nviewing a diversity of landforms and vegetation\n\nLunch at historic Yanchep Inn \nAfternoon visit to caves (optional) or explore the park \nCar shuttle back to Lacey Road. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-all-day-excursion-yanchep-national-park/
LOCATION:Yanchep National Park\, cnr Indian Ocean Dr\, Old Yanchep Rd\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,GOlocaLLY
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.5546686;115.6901365
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T120609Z
CREATED:20260819T120609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T120609Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB Excursion to the Jurien Bay Region over the September long weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Jurien Bay Region is a wildflower hotspot during spring. The three day excursion will allow many areas within the region to be explored and many flora species found. Note that those members that nominated earlier in the year have their accommodation arranged. Anyone wishing to join the excursion will have to arrange their own accommodation.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-excursion-to-the-jurien-bay-region-over-the-september-long-weekend/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T040201Z
CREATED:20260813T074754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T040201Z
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SUMMARY:WILDFLOWERS AND POLLINATION – FAMILY EXCURSION
DESCRIPTION:Location: Warwick Open Space\nDetails: Get to know your local wildflowers and why flowers have different shapes and colours.Suitable for adults and children. A wildflower checklist will be available. \nMeet: North end of Lloyd Drive\, Warwick\, 100m from Warwick Road\, at the path opposite the Leisure Centre. \nParking available at Warwick Leisure Centre car park. Toilets in Leisure Centre. \nDress for the weather. Perhaps bring a clipboard for the checklist. \nContact: Mike Gregson 0466 360 022
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wildflowers-and-pollination-family-excursion/
LOCATION:Warwick Bushland\, Lloyd drive\, Warwick\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Gregson":MAILTO:gregsons@bigpond.net.au
GEO:-31.8382824;115.8172112
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T010914Z
CREATED:20260824T010914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T010914Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Canning River Reserve from Lo Quay café \nMeet:  Car-park of Lo Quay River Café\, Fern Rd. Wilson UBD Map309\, M13 \nDetails: The walk is an easy walk along the banks of the Canning River – bush tracks and footpaths. There is the option of extending the walk by continuing to the weir to have lunch at the restaurant grounds there before returning to the start. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water.  There are toilets near the meeting point and excellent coffee at the café at the end of the walk \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 26 September. \nContact: Paddy Evelegh 0419 916567
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-37/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260715T022828Z
CREATED:20260701T060211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T022828Z
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SUMMARY:Biology & evolution of burrowing reptiles of WA's sandplains
DESCRIPTION:Danny Melville will present a talk on the biology and evolution of the fossorial (burrowing) reptiles of WA’s sandplains\, including many images from his field trips.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/topic-to-be-confirmed/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260819T054145Z
CREATED:20260801T023459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054145Z
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SUMMARY:Cheryl Lohr on feral cat control
DESCRIPTION:Note: no RSVP required.\n\nSpeaker: Cheryl Lohr – DRB member\n\n\nCheryl originally hails from a farm in the wheatbelt and is now a Senior research scientist in the Animal Science Program at DBCA. She has an eclectic research history including everything from decision support\, stakeholder engagement\, software design\, and ecological modelling to testing contraceptives in brushtail possums.\nIn 2017 Cheryl took charge of the Rangelands restoration project in central WA. She chases boodies\, mala\, possums\, and golden bandicoots in circles trying to count them\, while also still trying to figure out how to eliminate the feral cats. She’s had great success with the first successful reintroduction of boodies to the open landscape! The main site where Cheryl works was known as Lorna Glen\, but after a huge amount of work with traditional owners\, volunteers\, and students the area is now the Matuwa Kurrara Kurrara\nNational Park. In recent years the job has grown again and you can now find Cheryl working to conserve threatened fauna almost anywhere in the Goldfields.\n\n\n\n\nTopic:\n\n\nCheryl will be giving a presentation on the history of Australia’s longest running feral cat control program\, the lessons learned\, and an accounting of the many threatened species that are showing strong signs of recovery on Matuwa Kurrara Kurrara National Park.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – Tanya Marwood (member) will give a 10-min talk about a trip to Tasmania in Feb.\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.\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/cheryl-lohr-will-be-talking-about-feral-cats-drb/
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:20261011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T042037Z
CREATED:20260613T093310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T042037Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers of Lions Lookout Welshpool Road
DESCRIPTION:This excursion will be led by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Byron Lamont AM.  A specialist in the ecology of the flora of the Darling Scarp and Western Australia in general\, Prof Lamont has published hundreds of papers over his long career and subsequent retirement. Prof. Lamont presented the Seventy Memorial Lecture in 2025. He is well known for his research on the ecology of native plants\, including responses to rehabilitation after mining.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/grasping-more-about-grasstrees-lions-lookout-welshpool-road/
LOCATION:Lion’s Lookout\, Lesmurdie\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-32.012242;116.034125
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260803T015627Z
CREATED:20260803T013537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T015627Z
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SUMMARY:Yunderup Macro Photography
DESCRIPTION:Our Field Studies Centre is the perfect place to unwind and recharge your battery\, and learn something new. This time\, we will be teaching macro photography using your mobile phone\, and uploading to iNaturalist Australia if possible. Renowned phone photographer Sophie Xiang will share her secrets and teach us how to get beautiful photos using your phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at South Yunderup Jetty 11 am on Friday the 16th or 9 am on Saturday the 17th. Other arrangements can be made on request. Club members are welcome to come for one or both days.  \n\n\n\nMembers staying overnight need to bring bedding/sleeping bag and pillowcase\, food and drinks\, insect repellent\, etc. Please RSVP if you intend to stay overnight or come along for one day (Saturday or Sunday). Up to 8 people can sleep at the field studies centre (3 rooms with 2 bunk beds\, [4 beds are reserved for the caretakers and organisers]). There is a 4 ring hotplate to cook meals and a microwave\, fridge.  \n\n\n\nCosts: $5 for day visit\, $15 for overnight stay (to assist with ongoing expenses). Pay cash on arrival on site\, or earlier to the Club’s bank account. For further information contact Jolanda (jmkeeble@gmail.com) 0439978550.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/yunderup-macro-photography/
LOCATION:Yunderup Field Station\, Young Road Jetty\, South Yunderup\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
GEO:-32.577513;115.771421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yunderup Field Station Young Road Jetty South Yunderup WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Young Road Jetty:geo:115.771421,-32.577513
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260701T061258Z
CREATED:20260701T061258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T061258Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky with Craig Bowers
DESCRIPTION:Retired astronomer Dr Craig Bowers will speak about the international Dark Sky movement and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance\, with a focus on how lighting affects nature. More details to follow.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/dark-sky-with-craig-bowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hew Roberts LT Nedlands Lecture Theatre Clifton St. Nedlands;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.:geo:115.8125013,-31.9766531
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260801T024610Z
CREATED:20260801T024520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T024610Z
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SUMMARY:Jasper Dean will talk about the Wondrous World of Insects (Plus DRB Nats AGM) (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Jasper Dean will talk about the Wondrous World of Insects (Plus DRB Nats AGM) (DRB) \nAGM: Please note that the DRB branch AGM will be held at the beginning of this meeting prior to Jasper’s talk. \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\nSpeaker:\n\nJasper Dean\n\nTopic:\n   \n\nJasper gave a talk to the Main club of the WA Nats in November 2025. He has agreed to give another talk to our branch\, with some changes to suit our audience.\n\nHere is the review of his last talk posted on the WA Nats newsletter:\n\n\n“Our speaker was Jasper Dean. Jasper is the current secretary of the Perth Insect Study Society\, and is studying an unusual combination at UWA: Conservation Biology and English. During his gap year\, he worked at Kings Park as an Education Assistant. He enjoys making models of insects from recycled materials\, and the Bug Zoo in Canada is one of his favourite places in the world. After showing us his insect tattoos\, he delivered his talk in a light-hearted and entertaining way\, and his enthusiasm shone through.  \nIn Australia\, there are 3000 species of orthopterans\, or straight-winged insects. They make a loud noise by rubbing body parts together (stridulation). They are divided into the katydids and crickets (Ensifera) and the grasshoppers and locusts (Caelifera).  \nThe Ensifera have long\, hair-like antennae\, make their noise by rubbing their wings against their back legs\, and have their ears on their forelegs. In contrast\, the Caelifera have short antennae\, make their noise by rubbing their back legs together\, and have their ears on the side of the first abdominal segment.  \nKatydids are also called bush crickets\, especially in Australia\, although they are not the same as true crickets. (Hence the need for scientific nomenclature\, and Jasper explained some of the interesting etymology of those Latin names). Katydids are flattened laterally. Jasper showed us some that look like leaves\, and even some with holes and blemishes to make them resemble real leaves. One in 500 has a mutation that makes them bright pink! Katydids mostly eat plant material\, but some prey on insects. Some toss their faeces away to deter predators (Look out!). Lost your thermometer? You can use the chirping rate of katydids to determine the temperature. \nAnother group of insects is the Odonata. This order is divided into two major groups – the dragonflies\, which rest with their wings outstretched\, and the damselflies\, with wings folded along the body when at rest.  There are other differences as well\, such as where they lay their eggs.  Their immature stage is called a naiad\, which means an aquatic nymph stage. They live in water and are very well camouflaged.” \n\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. No focus/ boffins talk due to AGM.  \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/jasper-dean-will-talk-about-insects-drb/
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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SUMMARY:Thilo Alexander Krueger will be talking about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Thilo Alexander Krueger will be talking about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism (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:\n\nThilo Alexander Krueger is a Post-Grad student at Curtin Uni.\n\nTopic:\n\n\nThilo will talk about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Rachel and Mike Green will talk about the Striated Pardalotte. \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/thiloalexanderkruegertalkingaboutdrosera/
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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