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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 join us on Saturday to 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\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T213000
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SUMMARY:Diversity and mating behaviour of Australian wishbone spiders (genus Aname) in the Northern Jarrah Forest (NSB)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Andrea Piccinini \n  \nPresenter: Andrea Piccinini  (PhD Candidate\, UWA). \nThe wishbone spiders of the genus Aname are highly diverse mygalomorph spiders\, with an extremely widespread distribution across mainland Australia. Andrea’s project focused on addressing the taxonomic knowledge shortfall on this group in the Northern Jarrah Forest subregion\, and providing insights on mating behaviour and the influence of sexual selection on these spiders. Six new species have already been described for the area (with many more to come)\, and a remarkable mating system – especially regarding post-copulation behaviours – has been revealed.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-diversity-and-mating-behaviour-of-the-australian-wishbone-spiders-genus-aname-in-the-northern-jarrah-forest/
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:20261025T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T133000
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Bayswater \nLocation: Riverside Gardens through Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary\, Bayswater Urban Forrest and return.  \nTime: 8:30am for 9:00am start \nMeet: End of Milne St. UBD (2019) Map 270\, B2. Meet at the front of huge green shed with double doors. \nDetails: Easy\, mostly flat walk\, some grassed areas\, formed paths\, goat tracks optional. Around 5.9 km (can be shortened or exited at several points). \nBring water\, morning tea option at Oarhouse cafe\, or bring your own\, similar option for lunch.  \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 24 October. \nContact: Haydee Adel Ph 0405244900
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-4/
LOCATION:Bayswater
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T053341Z
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SUMMARY:Golly Walk : WA Wildflower Nursery\, Madeley
DESCRIPTION:You won’t have to walk far this month to see lots of native plants – many of which will be for sale. \nCome and join us for a talk and guided walk through the WA Wildflower Society’s new wildflower nursery which specialises in propagating and selling WA native plants. \nNote we will meet at 9.00am instead of our usual 8.00am. \nThe only entrance is via Village Place off Sporting Drive.. \nWear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. Hot water available.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-wa-wildflower-nursery-madeley/
LOCATION:WA Wildflower Nursery\, Village Place\, Madeley\, WA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T213000
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SUMMARY:Dark Skies - with Craig Bowers
DESCRIPTION:Dr Craig Bowers (Honorary Historian to the Perth Observatory)\, holding a photographic glass plate from around 1960. \nRetired 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 everything: We are losing the night sky due to Artificial Lights At Night or ALAN and this impacts flora\, fauna and of course ourselves. \nCraig’s talk will cover aspects of light pollution\, the impacts\, what Naturalists can do either at home or through citizen science projects. \nCraig remains the Perth Observatory Historian and Curator; but he has always been a nature enthusiast. \n \n 
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T213000
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SUMMARY:Jasper Dean will talk about the The Wondrous World of Caterpillars  (Plus DRB Nats AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Jasper Dean will talk about the The Wondrous World of Caterpillars  (Plus DRB Nats AGM)\n\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.\n\nSpeaker:\n\nJasper Dean is the current Secretary of the WA Insect Study Society and in his third year studying Conservation Biology and English Literature at UWA. A self-declared “insect enthusiast”\, Jasper relishes the challenge of identifying the many blurry insect photographs he’s sent with zero context by both friends and strangers alike\, waxing poetically about bugs to anyone within hearing distance\, and spending way too much time on tedious art projects (majority of which are\, unsurprisingly\, also bug-related).\n\nTopic:\n   \n\n\nPhotographs:\n[A] Uraba lugens by Alan Henderson via New Scientist\, 2020\n[B] Pterolocera sp. by Jasper Dean\, 2023\n[C] Hypochrysops apelles by stevecsurches via iNaturalist\, 2022\n+ [D] Jasper Dean Profile\, aka me! — An action shot from in the field\, ft. a little beetle (which I was very excited about finding\, as you can tell haha)\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\nJoin Jasper as he delivers another fun-fact-filled insect anthology\, this time delving into the wondrous world of caterpillars! Learn about clever defensive strategies\, ranging from charming to macabre\, their muscle-for-hire relationship with ants\, and whether a caterpillar’s memories can truly survive the radical change of metamorphosis. Featuring high-octane footage\, tasteful bodily re-enactments of dramatic spectacle and the debut of some Lepidoptera-inspired poetry\, be sure to clear your calendars to enjoy this brilliantly bug-filled evening!\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.\n\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/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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261204T200000
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SUMMARY:Social event - Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Club’s annual Christmas get-together at Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre – all members welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a nature walk around the boardwalk (or lakeside if the boardwalk is inaccessible) at 5.15pm\, before a picnic/BBQ and the drawing of the raffle prizes. \n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to bring photos of 2026 activities to share with the group. \n\n\n\nWe also have a nature-themed quiz organised. \n\n\n\nPlease bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour own food and drink\, plus odd house numbers – salad\, even numbers – dessert\, to share.\n\n\n\nItems for the hampers (to be raffled)\n\n\n\nDigital photos of 2025 activities (max. of 10 per person).\n\n\n\nFolding chairs\, side tables; plates & cutlery\n\n\n\nA torch\, mosquito protection\, binoculars\, camera etc.\n\n\n\nYou might also like to wear something with a natural history theme e.g. hat\, scarf or costume.\n\n\n\n\nTea and coffee provided; BBQ facilities available. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/social-event-club-picnic-3/
LOCATION:Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre\, Cnr Flynn and Selby St.\, Wembley\, WA\, 6018\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260801T025743Z
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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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