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SUMMARY:Pollination of Southwest Western Australian Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Were you ever interested about the insects\, birds and marsupials pollinating our flowers? Flowers compete to attract pollinators using colours\, scents and shapes tailored for pollinator-specific sensory systems. Some flowers have evolved to attract relatively specific pollinators\, presumably to increase pollen transfer within a species. Differences between plants in their flower types\, pollination mechanisms and biotic or abiotic pollen vectors are classified into pollination strategies.  \n\n\n\nNative Bee visiting Pilotheca spicata (left). Buzz pollination by native bees of Hibbertia hypericoides (middle) and Thysanotus sparteus (right).    Photos by Mark Brundrett.\n\n\n\nA study into pollination strategies of all plants in our biodiversity hotspot (9000 plants) identified that the complexity of pollination evolution here is globally unique and has major consequences for rare flora management and ecosystem restoration\, especially due to increasing habitat degradation\, fire and climate change. \n\n\n\nDr Mark Brundrett Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia and Research Associate of the West Australian Herbarium is co-author of a study into the pollination of southwest Australian plants. He will give a fascinating talk about the relationships between floral characteristics and animal association with many excellent photos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.10 pm and the meeting begins at 7.30 pm at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre\, University of Western Australia\, Nedlands. Parking is available at the Gordon St or Clifton St entrances to the campus.  All are welcome to attend\, with a donation of $3 for members or $5 for non-members giving you a chance to win the door prize (EFTPOS available).  The main presentation will be followed by a short “focus” talk\, after which you are welcome to join us for tea/coffee and conversation.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/pollination-of-southwest-western-australian-flowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250202T071500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250202T113000
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Mullaloo to Whitford Nodes \nMeet:     In the car parking area of Mullaloo Beach\, north of main building. [UBD map 185\, F3] \nDetails:   The walk is about 7 km along the beach and you can have a swim amongst the nippers when we return if you want. Bring morning tea/ lunch\, and drinking water.  There are toilets at the meeting point and at Whitfords Nodes. \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 1 February. \nContact:          Jack Moore – Ph 0418643093
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-14/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250119T071500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Shoalwater Bay Rockingham Summer Walk \nLocation:    Shoalwater (near Rockingham) \nMeet:         Corner of Arcadia Drive and Boundary Road Shoalwater\, [UBD map 464\, M1] \nDetails:      The walk is an easy walk along beach and road from Mersey Point to John Point and return. Toilets near the beginning of the walk \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water.  There are toilets near the meeting point. \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 18 January.                        \nContact:          Norm Hodgkinson Ph 0474 520 086
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-12/
LOCATION:Shoalwater Bay Rockingham\, Arcadia Drive and Penguin Road\, Shoalwater
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
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SUMMARY:NSB AGM and PHOTO COMPETITION 2024
DESCRIPTION:Excursion\n\n\n\n\nAll members of the Club are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Northern Suburbs Branch of the Western Australian Naturalists’  Club Inc. \n\n\n\nAgenda. \n\n\n\n\nConfirmation of the minutes of the 2023 AGM\n\n\n\nChairman’s Report\n\n\n\nTreasurer’s Report\n\n\n\nElection of Office Bearers and Committee for 2024\n\n\n\nAny Other Business.\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will be followed by our annual photo competition. \n\n\n\nCategories \n\n\n\n\nFlora\, \n\n\n\nFauna\, \n\n\n\nLand or Marinescape\, \n\n\n\nIn My Backyard\n\n\n\n\nConditions of Entry: \n\n\n\n\nmembers only\n\n\n\nmax 4 photos per member (can be multiple entries in the same category)\n\n\n\nmust have been taken in 2024\n\n\n\nwinner of each category by popular vote\n\n\n\n\nPlease send digital copies to Graham at:  natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com by Monday 16 December. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-agm-and-photo-competition-2024/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241215T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241215T110000
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Alfred Cove Walk                     \nMeet:         Car-park on the foreshore opposite the river end of Cunningham St                  UBD 307\, N12 \nDetails:       The walk to Point Walter and return is approximately 7km along foreshore paths\, with possible detours over even parkland. Toilets are available at each end of the walk and there is a café at Point Walter. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather bring drinking water. After the walk there is a group morning tea under shady trees. Bring folding chair\, food to share and your own thermos\, tea/coffee etc. \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 16 December. \nContact:     Jack Moore  Ph 0418643093
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-11/
LOCATION:Alfred Cove\, cnr Cunningham St and Melville Beach\, Applecross\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
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SUMMARY:Note: New venue - see below! DRB Presents: Boyd Wykes from Owl Friendly Margaret River speaking about Night Calling: how Yornitj the Masked Owl inspired Australia’s first ‘owl friendly’ community
DESCRIPTION:Note: New venue – see below! DRB Presents: Boyd Wykes from Owl Friendly Margaret River speaking about Night Calling: how Yornitj the Masked Owl inspired Australia’s first ‘owl friendly’ community \nOur usual venue of the Kalamunda Community Centre is undergoing renovations so this event has been moved for the December meeting to: ZigZag Seminar Room behind Café Mason and Bird (formerly ZigZag Café)\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda \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. \nSpeaker: \nBoyd Wykes \n \nTopic: \n \nNight Calling: how Yornitj the Masked Owl inspired Australia’s first ‘owl friendly’ community \nWhen award-winning film maker Sue Taylor and husband Bob built a retirement home in Augusta\, they reconnected with well-known local ornithologist Boyd Wykes and offered their assistance with an Owl Friendly campaign he and colleagues had established to alert their community to poisoning of wildlife from widespread use of ‘one-dose kills’ rodent baits. \n  \nTwo years later\, the resulting film\, Night Calling captures the heart breaking and heart-warming highs and lows of Boyd’s nocturnal dedication to researching a previously little known local population of the enigmatic Masked Owl.  Together with equal dedication by the Owl Friendly group to educate our community about ways to control rodents without harm to owls and many other wildlife. \n  \nThe Owl Friendly campaign\, embraced by the Augusta-Margaret River Shire as a declared Owl Friendly local government\, has inspired communities and local governments around Australia to follow suit. The campaign has received key support from the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association’s Capes Foundation since the Capes Raptor Centre (formerly Eagles Heritage) was folded under its wing. \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.\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/owls/
LOCATION:ZigZag Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241130T084508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T084511Z
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SUMMARY:XMAS Lunch with the KRM Branch
DESCRIPTION:Please bring lunch\, drinks etc. plus please bring a contribution for the Xmas Hamper that will be drawn as a door prize. \n\n\n\n\nContact Colin for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/xmas-lunch-with-the-krm-branch/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241115T023744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T023749Z
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SUMMARY:Club Christmas BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Club’s annual Christmas get-together at Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre \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\nPlease bring: \n\n\n\n\nyour own food and drink with even house numbers\, salad\, odd numbers\, dessert\, to share.\n\n\n\nItems for the hampers (to be raffled)\n\n\n\nDigital photos of 2023 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\, with BBQ facilities available on-site.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/club-christmas-bbq/
LOCATION:Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre\, Cnr Flynn and Selby St.\, Wembley\, WA\, 6018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BBQ,Social,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="WANats Council":MAILTO:info@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241201T071500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Kwinana Beach to Rockingham Jetty return \nMeet:           Wells Park\, Kwinana Beach Road\, Kwinana Beach.  UBD Map 426 C16 (Coordinates -32.24912132 S\, 115.7579190 E). \nDetails:        The walk is an easy walk along the shore of Cockburn Sound – mainly beach but some bush tracks and footpaths\, approximately 9kms. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring drinking water and morning tea.  There are toilets near the meeting point. \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 30 November. \nContact       Sue Gardner 9414 9417
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-10/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241020T072739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T111535Z
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SUMMARY:GOLLY WALK: CONTINUING OUR BURNS BEACH TO FREMANTLE RAMBLE
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Muderup Rocks. Town of Cottesloe \nThis year we will depart from the norm and skip the couple of kilometres that would have taken us from Swanbourne to Cottesloe. Instead we will start our walk at Muderup Rocks at the southern end of Cottesloe Beach and walk to the beach opposite the Old Cable Station \nOur guides will be Sue Conlan from Friends of Mosman Park Bushland and Mike Gregson from the Naturalists’ Club. We will start by observing some of the geological features of the rocks and learning the significance of the rocks to the Noongar people. Further along the beach we can explore the beach wrack and look for the osprey and other birds that frequent the area. Mike will also point out the spot on the reef where he has seen a sea horse. Our walk will conclude with a talk about the history of the old cable station.  From there we will organise a shuttle back to our starting point and then drive to the Secret Garden for morning tea. \nOur meeting place will be the lawn opposite the western end of Forrest St\, Cottesloe. \nThe walk will be a mixture of walking on the beach and on made footpaths.  Please note there are no toilets along the way. As this is our last walk of the year please bring a plate to share. \nWe are almost in sight of the finish line! Just a couple of more years and we will be there.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-continuing-our-burns-beach-to-fremantle-ramble/
LOCATION:Cottesloe\, opposite Forrest St
CATEGORIES:Excursion,GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241124T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241031T110809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T111205Z
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SUMMARY:Yeedong Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Location: Yeedong Nature Reserve\, Falcon\, is a coastal reserve with a mixture of coastal heath in the reserve plus access to the dune/beach frontage. \n\n\n\nMeet: Car park at the corner of Yeedong Road and Avalon Parade\, Falcon. \n\n\n\n\n\nContact: Colin) for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/yeedong-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Yeedong Nature Reserve\, cnr Yeedong Rd and Avalon Parade\, Falcon\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241020T070810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085907Z
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SUMMARY:GOING BATTY: NSB NOVEMBER MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Local ecologist\, David Pike\, has added bats to his long list of interests\, particularly in insects and wildflowers. David will explain how this interest came about and what he has learnt about the four species found around Perth. He will also demonstrate how technology is being used to detect and identify the species here and overseas. If time and weather permits\, we may venture into Star Swamp Bushland to listen for bats. (Photo: Gould’s Wattled Bat. T Hodge)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/going-batty-nsb-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat 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:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241031T105340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T105343Z
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SUMMARY:KRM Branch AGM and Members Night
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Annual General Meeting plus a Members’ Night (if time allows) following the formal AGM process \n\n\n\nTime: 7:00 pm \n\n\n\nVenue: Naragebup (Rockingham Regional Environment Centre)\, Safety Bay Road\, Peron \n\n\n\nContact:
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krm-branch-agm-and-members-night-2/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241117T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241117T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241017T103918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T103918Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet:         Car-park on the foreshore opposite the river end of Cunningham St UBD 307\, N12 \nDetails:       The walk is to Heathcote Reserve (Goolugatup) and is approx 8km return. The walk follows the river foreshore along the shared access path and across some grassed areas. We pass Applecross jetty with lovely views of the river before wandering up to the reserve which is on the hill overlooking the river.  The building/heritage precinct area is very interesting to walk around.  There is plenty of bird-life along sections of the foreshore so you may wish to bring binoculars. Toilets are at the beginning of the walk and at Heathcote Reserve. \nAlthough the cafe/restaurant at Heathcote is closed at the moment there might be a coffee van but it can’t be guaranteed so please bring your own morning tea/drink. \nWear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear / sunscreen) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water. \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 16 November. \nContact:  Robyn Weir/Chris Gillam 0407 993 098 / 0407 005 940
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-9/
LOCATION:Heathcote Reserve\, Applecross\, Cnr Cunningham St and Dunkley Ave\, Applecross\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241109T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240921T023830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T023836Z
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SUMMARY:1970s – 1990s Junior and Intermediate Naturalists’ Reunion
DESCRIPTION:In Celebrating the Centenary of the WA Naturalists Club 2024 we are holding a REUNION for those who were members of the Juniors or Intermediates sections of the Nats Club anytime in the 1970’s\, 1980’s or 1990’s. \n\n\n\nDo you remember the excursions\, bushwalking\, camping\, meetings as a youngster? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a friendly get together to share stories\, photos and celebrate the Club’s 100th year. Refreshments provided. \n\n\n\nTo register your interest in attending and for further information\, please RSVP natsreunion@gmail.com or phone Sylvia on 0428 668 898. \n\n\n\nPlease join us – we would love to see you! \n\n\n\n(You might not recognise anyone\, but we all have Nats Club memories in common!)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/1970s-1990s-junior-and-intermediate-naturalists-reunion/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241108T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240721T010957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T235221Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Lesley van Schoubroeck and Dan Carter speaking about on the Jirdarup Bushland and the Birds of Jirdarup Book
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Lesley van Schoubroeck and Dan Carter speaking about on the Jirdarup Bushland and the Birds of Jirdarup Book \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: \nThe presenters will be Lesley van Schoubroeck\, author of our book “Jirdarup Bushland and the friends who care for it” and Dan Carter\, author of our recently published book “Birds of Jirdarup – your garden will help them thrive ‘ \nWe will bring our copies of these books for anyone who is interested as well as other information for anyone who may wish to visit or join us on one of our monthly walks in the bushland \nTopic: \nThe talk will provide a presentation on the history and an overview of the flora\, fauna and ecology of the Jirdarup Bushland Precinct located in Kensington. The bushland supports over 200 endemic plant species\, over 70 different bird species and 16 reptile species along with various fungi and slime moulds. The talk will also provide an overview of the planned restoration of the Kent St sandpit. \nThe precinct is located just 3 kms from the Perth CBD and includes 10.7ha of Jarrah Banksia woodland identified as a Threatened ecological community and it is reported to have greater ecological diversity than either Kings Park or Bold Park. While the bushland is managed by the Town of Victoria Park for conservation\, passive recreation and education\, for over 25 years the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland (FOJB) have been instrumental in advocating for its protection\, preservation and restoration. The talk will highlight the importance of community action to protect the flora\, fauna and the ecology of valuable remnant bushland in our suburbs. 4.33 ha of the total area of 17.9 ha was previously a sandpit and waste dump however it is now undergoing a world first 5-star restoration project to jarrah banksia woodland under the guidance of Professor Kingsley Dixon and his team at Curtin University in partnership with the Town of Victoria Park and the FOJB. \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.\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/lesley-van-schoubroeck-and-dan-carter-speaking-about-on-the-jirdarup-bushland-and-the-birds-of-jirdarup-book/
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:20241103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240707T045654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T105240Z
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SUMMARY:Family BBQ & Picnic at Lake Leschenaultia to celebrate 50th year of Darling Range Branch
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the end of our 50th anniversary year we are inviting members and guests to come and join together to reminisce and recall the experience  of picnic and nature walks in 1974 – to present day. \nDRB has booked a large shelter with 4 tables exclusively for our picnic group.\, you will need to bring your own everything. Those of you familiar with the venue need no introduction to the opportunities to bring along children and grandchildren to allow them to swim in the dam and let loose on the bike trails.  1/2 canoe hire from the Shire is available for around $16.00 \nThere is a campsite and canoe hire  ( around $16/30 minutes) from the Shire make a weekend of it. \nhttps://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/council/fees-and-charges/fees-and-charges-lake-leschenaultia.aspx \nLake-leschenaltia-map
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/family-bbq-picnic-at-lake-leschenaultia-to-celebrate-50th-year-of-darling-range-branch/
LOCATION:Lake Leschenaultia\, Rosedale Rd\, Chidlow\, wa\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BBQ
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241017T103258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085928Z
UID:10000552-1730619000-1730631600@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet:            Burns Beach Café Car Park\, end of Ocean Parade Burns Beach [UBD Map 145\, A10] \nDetails:        An easy walk along the seaside and paths past Ocean Reef marina to a lookout and return—about 11 km. There is a café and toilets at the meeting point. Group usually has coffee at Burns Beach Cafe afterwards. As part of the path is closed\, with good path by the road\, an alternative walk is to the viewing place. Return distance about 6 km. \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 2 November. \nContact:  Jack Moore – Ph: 0492 851 156
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-8/
LOCATION:Burns Beach\, Ocean Pde\, Burns Beach\, WA\, 6028\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
GEO:-31.730393;115.719129
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241101T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20241023T020505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T022317Z
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SUMMARY:Conserving and Creating a Future for Kyloriny- the Critically Endangered Western Ground Parrot
DESCRIPTION:Dr Sarah Comer is the Regional Ecologist for DBCA’s South Coast Region\, a position she has been privileged to work in for over 25 years. Sarah’s work is focused on conservation: implementing threatened species recovery programs\, monitoring and management of native species\, and integrating invasive predator management\, fire ecology and science into management of biodiversity in the region. Sarah is the chair of the South Coast Threatened Birds Recovery Team\,  which oversees the implementation of recovery actions for Kyloriny. \n\n\n\n\n\nKyloriny\, the cryptic Western Ground Parrot (Pezoporus flaviventris) is teetering on the edge of extinction. With an estimated population of < 150 birds\, Kyloriny occurs in a single wild population on the south coast of Western Australia\, and a small number of birds are housed at Perth Zoo. At risk from bushfire and predation from the invasive feral cat\, establishing a second wild population is a priority. \n\n\n\nPhoto: B.Barrett\, DBCA \n\n\n\n\nThe ecology of the species is not well understood\, and the decision to implement a wild-wild conservation translocation was challenging. Taking birds for translocation\, with no guarantees of success\, was explored in depth through a collaborative assessment of the complex risks\, assessing habitat potential in the face of a drying climate and management capacity. With the first stage of this project completed there is optimism that the risk of taking birds from the last population were worthwhile\, but ongoing interventions will be required to maximise the chances of establishment of a new population.  \n\n\n\nAt the completion of the first three years of translocation effort project partners have now come together to work through a Structured Decision-Making process that has captured diverse perspectives from conservation professionals\, traditional custodians and project partners. This work has mapped a clear path for the next steps in conservation efforts for Kyloriny\, which can be approached with some confidence. Here we share some of the challenges and rewards of an adaptive and collaborative approach to conservation of this enigmatic parrot.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/conserving-and-creating-a-future-for-kyloriny-the-critically-endangered-western-ground-parrot/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Abbott":MAILTO:treasurer@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241027T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241027T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240930T090625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T090629Z
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SUMMARY:Sullivan Rock
DESCRIPTION:Sullivan Rock is a granite outcrop situated alongside the Albany Highway between Mt Vincent and Mt Cooke in the Monadnocks Conservation Area. It is located roughly 9km south of the Jarrahdale Road/Albany Highway intersection. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet: Sullivan Rock carpark (turn right at Millars Log Road\, if heading south on Albany Hwy). \n\n\n\nThis is a great place to walk and view plant life\, including orchids\, Drosera and lichens\, birdlife\, invertebrates and possibly some reptiles such as the Ornate Crevice Dragon. \n\n\n\nContact: Colin Prickett for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/sullivan-rock/
LOCATION:Sullivan Rock\, J792+W7 Mount Cooke\, WA\, Australia
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sullivan Rock J792+W7 Mount Cooke WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=J792+W7 Mount Cooke:geo:116.2010786,-32.3041499
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240916T054450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T075949Z
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SUMMARY:GOLLY WALK-JOONDAKAMMER: A CABINET OF CURIOSITY FOR JOONDALUP
DESCRIPTION:Our excursion today will highlight the natural history of the City of Joondalup in a most unusual way. After a short walk from Neil Hawkins Park through the bushland of Lakeside Park and Centennial Park we will visit the Joondalup library for a personal explanation by Dr Perditta (Perdy) Phillips of her Joondakammer. \nPerdy\, the daughter of Club stalwart\, Margaret Larke\, created Joondakammer: A cabinet of curiosity for Joondalup\, after being awarded the City’s major Visual Arts Commission in 2022. \n Her work was inspired by early museums that housed artefact collections in cabinets of curiosity or Wunderkammer\, which inspired the content and name of the new artwork. \nThe artwork consists of a wooden cabinet\, complete with abalone shell inlays and filled with specimens found from the Joondalup region\, including pinecones\, nuts\, feathers\, bones\, soil and other objects including a xylotheque. What’s a xylotheque? Join us to find out. \n“It is a true museum for Joondalup\,” the artist said. “I visited many parks and areas where natural lives still carry on – from beaches and sand dunes to bushland and the swampy shores of Lake Joondalup”. \nWe will have refreshments at a local patisserie before returning to our vehicles.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-joondakammer-a-cabinet-of-curiosity-for-joondalup/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.743259;115.7787
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Neil Hawkins Park Boas St Joondalup Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boas St:geo:115.7787,-31.743259
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240930T085618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T085621Z
UID:10000550-1729537200-1729537200@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Members' Night¦Kwinana Rockingham Mandurah Branch
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to share images of sightings or other subjects of interest \n\n\n\nContact for further details:-
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/members-night%c2%a6kwinana-rockingham-mandurah-branch/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre 49 Safety Bay Road Peron WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=49 Safety Bay Road:geo:115.7106583,-32.28319
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240918T125601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T010517Z
UID:10000548-1729416600-1729436400@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Lake Leschenaultia  \n Meet:   Car park\, Leschenaultia Conservation Park\, Rosedale Rd\, Chidlow [UBD map 218\, J14] \n Details:  The walk is about 5 -10 km\, mainly flat. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather and suitable footwear.  Option to celebrate end of winter walks season with a shared lunch after one circuit of the lake. Bring a plate\, finger food\, sweet or savoury. Hopefully we’ll be able to grab a table. \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 19 October. \nContact: TBA
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-7/
LOCATION:Lake Leschenaultia\, Rosedale Rd\, Chidlow\, wa\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240707T071124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T022653Z
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SUMMARY:Railway Track Walk Glen Forrest to Darlington
DESCRIPTION:Our apologies this event has been cancelled due to low attendance \nWe previously arranged this event in 2023 and had to cancel due to extreme hot weather\, hoping earlier in the year  will be fine! \nMeet at Morgan John Morgan Reserve Glen Forrest  9.30am  include time for café or cuppa before walk back ( 6 km in total). or arrange a pick up. It follows the original Eastern Railway Stage 2 route \nHistory of the railway and today’s wildflowers and wildlife**  Construction of this Stage 2 of the Eastern Railway commenced in 1882 and was completed in 1884. The builder was J.W. Wright\, assisted by Edward Keane. This route ran from Guildford to Chidlow’s Well via Darlington and Glen Forrest. All the work was done by manual labour and the evidence of blast marks and drill holes can still be seen along the line. During the construction\, pipe clay was encountered at the big cutting later called the ‘Devils Terror’. This required a deviation of the line and the re-routing of Nyaania Creek south of the new alignment. This work added additional costs and time to the project. The inclines on this line were too great for heavy railway loads and an alternative railway route was added via Swan View/Hovea/Parkerville. This latter section became the main line around a decade later with passenger services being carried by both. The Darlington/Glen Forrest railway section closed in Jan 1954\, due to falling revenue\,. \n** courtesy Darlington History Group Inc
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/railway-track-walk-glen-forrest-to-darlington/
CATEGORIES:Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240916T062521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T062557Z
UID:10000542-1729107000-1729114200@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:FROM WASTE TO WONDER - NSB MEETING
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto. Brisbane Insects \nLuke Wheat\, CEO and Founder of WA company Arvela will be our guest speaker. \nArvela is a Western Australian owned and operated biological services business\, specifically focused on the supply of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae to organic waste management companies around Australia.   Arvela believe insects have a critical role in helping humanity solve some of its most pressing environmental challenges\, and paving the way to a more sustainable\, climate friendly\, future. \nThe Black Soldier Fly is an introduced species to Australia\, endemic to the south-eastern part of the United States. It is not recognised as a pest because the adult is not attracted to human habitation or foods\, they are also non-biting and non-invasive. \nDon’t be a fly-on-the-wall\, come and find out how Black Soldier Fly farming can be used to convert food waste to commercially viable protein.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/from-waste-to-wonder-nsb-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St North Beach Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St:geo:115.7599762,-31.8596834
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241013T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241013T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240723T232525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T003805Z
UID:10000526-1728810000-1728822600@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Birds\, Orchids and other Wildflowers - Collins Rd
DESCRIPTION:Location – Bushland around Collins Rd (southern side of Brookton Highway) \n\n\n\nGetting there: From the metro area\, travel south-east along the Brookton Highway. Collins Rd is on the right hand side of the road\, approximately 60km from the Albany highway turnoff near Armadale\, or 48km from Canning Road. From Brookton\, it is approximately 50km west of town. \n\n\n\nMeet – In Collins Rd\, ~500m from corner of Brookton Hwy.   \n\n\n\nCollins Rd is a beautiful area of Wandoo woodland\, 114 species of birds have been listed for this site\, as well as about 30 species of orchids\, not to mention many other wildflowers. \n\n\n\nJohn Cresp\, Birdlife WA member\, will lead the search for birds and Mike Gregson will lead the search for wildflowers. Bring some lunch and a chair so we can sit and share our observations at the end.  For anyone who wants to continue\, we may like to look at nearby locations afterwards.   \n\n\n\nContact – Mike Gregson and let him know if you’re coming\, or RSVP below.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/birds-orchids-and-other-wildflowers-collins-rd/
LOCATION:Collins Road\, Corner Brookton Highway and Collins Rd\, Flint\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Gregson":MAILTO:gregsons@bigpond.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241011T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153029
CREATED:20240623T014842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T023956Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Linette Umbrello from WA Museum speaking about Australian Dasyurid Marsupials
DESCRIPTION:FIGURE 15. Photo of Planigale tealei sp. nov. (WAM M62896) photographed by L. Umbrello. \nhttps://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5330.1.1\nhttp://zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:08AA1FEB-6C3E-4C17-AB38-038E7B87E9F4 \n\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell. \nSpeaker: Linette Umbrello\, WA Museum\, Terrestrial Zoology\, Research Associate\, Mammology. BSc (Hons)\, PhD (UWA) \nLinette is a Research Associate at the Queensland University of Technology/Western Australian Museum and a Research Scientist at the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions. Linette’s research focusses on Australian mammals\, namely small dasyurids and threatened bats in the Pilbara region of WA. Linette uses museum specimens and genetic data to understand the diversity\, phylogeography and local genetic structure in small mammal species and populations. In her talk\, Linette will go though the process of species discovery and description of small dasyurid marsupials and how genetic and morphological data are incorporated into species descriptions in the 21st Century. \n \n \nPhotos from WA Museum and Australian Mammal Society Inc webpages. \nThe Australian Mammal Society Inc Webpage describes Linette as follows: \nTell us about your background: \nI was born in Perth and grew up in the historic wheatbelt town of York where at the age of eight my family moved to a 100 acre “hobby farm” about 20 kms from town in an area known as Quellington. Among the paddocks of wheat and sheep were patches of remnant bush where wildflowers bloomed in winter and evidence of echidnas and possums could be found if you knew where to look. After school I’d go horse riding or walking through the bush with the dog and my cat\, who was a brilliant mouser and brought home a fat-tailed dunnart one night—my first close encounter with a dasyurid. I became obsessed with snakes at about age 10 at which point I was determined to become a zoologist so I could study them. \n  \nWhat interesting research/projects have you worked on? \nDuring my PhD studies and beyond my research has focussed on the evolution of small dasyurid marsupials in arid environments. I like working on small\, lesser-known species that don’t receive much research attention\, it amazes me that they have and continue to persist throughout altered landscapes where so many other marsupial species have recently gone extinct. They are also absolutely ferocious\, despite being tiny and I admire their tenacity. \nWhat are your current projects? \nI’m currently working on two different projects. The first is tackling undescribed diversity in some of Australia’s smallest marsupials\, the planigales and stripe-faced dunnarts. I use genetic and morphological data to delimit species in these two groups and examine specimens to write species descriptions. The other project has a more direct conservation focus and involves using genetic and spatial data to help understand the movement and habitat suitability of threatened bats in the Pilbara. \nTopic:  \nLinette’s talk is on diversity in small Australian dasyurid marsupials and will go through the work I’ve been doing since PhD to now which is resolving the taxonomy of Australia’s smallest marsupials using molecular data and museum specimens. \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.\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/linetteumbrello/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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SUMMARY:Centenary Excursion to Dryandra National Park
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 100-year Anniversary\, we will visit Dryandra woodland\, including a visit to Barna Mia. Dryandra woodland is the largest remnant of native vegetation in the western Wheatbelt and well known and appreciated by our Club.  \n\n\n\n\nDryandra is home to magnificent trees and spectacular wildflowers in spring. The open eucalypt woodlands of white-barked wandoo and powderbark covered much of the Wheatbelt before it was cleared for farming. Thickets of rock sheoak and kwongan heath provide habitat for several of Dryandra’s rare species. \n\n\n\n\nWe might also see nocturnal wildlife\, some of the 24 mammal\, 98 bird and 41 reptile species that are all known to call Dryandra home\, including Western Australia’s state mammal emblem\, the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus). \n\n\n\nWe have booked four cottages at the Lions Village\, which will accommodate 16 to 20 people. Booking is required to ensure a bed in the cottages. The costs for two nights shared accommodation will depend on how many people attend (approx. $65 for 2 nights). Other members are welcome to join us for the whole or part of the excursion but would need to arrange their own accommodation (two campsites are available). Cost for a visit to Barna Mia will be around $25. \n\n\n\nTo book a place in one of the cottages\, a non-refundable deposit of $15 is needed to hold your place. Money should be paid into the Club’s bank account as soon as possible\, with reference Dryandra excursion (BSB 633000 Acc 168641629).  Further information will be provided after you have RSVP’d and booked. Contact the Club office for any questions. \n\n\n\nBring: Binoculars\, cameras\, bedding\, food for the stay\, etc.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/centenary-excursion-to-dryandra-national-park/
LOCATION:Lions Dryandra Woodland Village\, Lions Dryandra Woodland Village\, Dryandra\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Camp,Centennial,Excursion
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:John Forrest National Park \nMeet:               Carpark on Pechey Rd – corner Morrison Rd\, UBD 233 L14. \nDetails:   Easy walk\, along Jane Brook\, crossing at waterfall to north side\, to. Hovea falls bridge\, return along south side. About 11 km. Wear 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 21 September \nContact:           Lutz Elber 0437 141 299
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-6/
LOCATION:John Forrest National Park
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Verticordia: The Turner of Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Greg Keighery will be speaking at the Main Club General Meeting on our fascinating Verticordias. Verticordia contains some of the most colourful and iconic species of the Kwongan. The mass flowering of the “cauliflower” members of the genus east of Hyden is a sight that is world class. Defined by finely divided calyx lobes\, the genus is closely related to another Australian genus\, Darwinia. It has long been considered that the divided calyx lobes which aid dispersal are not a valid character to define the genus and subsquent genetic work supports the subdivision of the genus. \n\n\n\nVerticordia eriocephala (white) and V. monadelpha (pink)\n\n\n\nHowever\, what makes members special is not their genus name but the species in the wild. Although the general outlines of their taxonomy have been published\, little is known of many members’ biology. The wide range of beautiful flowers found in the genus are driven by pollination. Members may be pollinated by birds\, mammals and highly specific bees\, and the flowers reflect this. Many have specific responses to fire (resprout or re-seed)\, and mass flower after disturbance. Unlocking the secrets of Verticordia in the wild will explain their attraction to us\, help conserve species and create a future improved taxonomy. Finally it is a great fun subject for citizen scientists and be the main subject of the talk. \n\n\n\nGreg is a retired Senior Principal Research Scientist in the Science and Conservation Division of the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions. As a botanist\, he was largely responsible for regional scale surveys to establish conservation networks. Over the past 30 years he has undertaken biological surveys throughout most of Western Australia\, including the Goldfields\, Kimberley\, Nullarbor\, Carnarvon Basin\, Swan Coastal Plain and most major parks and reserves. Greg has published extensively on the biology\, phytogeography\, ecology and taxonomy of native and weedy plants of Western Australia.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/verticordia-the-turner-of-hearts/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:Talk
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