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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:Facts about Prescribed Burning in the South-West Forest Region
DESCRIPTION:This presentation by Peta Kelsey will describe the Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions’ current prescribed burning program on the lands it manages in the South-West Forest Region. It will look at the effectiveness of the current regime in preventing wildfire and protecting people and infrastructure\, and also its impact on biodiversity and forest flammability.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAfter retiring at the end of 2023\, Peta took a private interest in\, and investigated prescribed burning in south-west Australian forests. As a member of the South-West Forest Defence Foundation for many years\, the foundation chose to publish Peta’s work in the booklet ‘Prescribed Burning Fact Sheets’ (https://southwestforestsdefence.org/prescribed-burning/). \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n     \n\n\n\nPeta is a physicist / mathematician. After graduating she worked as a geophysicist in the Antarctic\, Canberra and Fiji\, and then at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Curtin University. She spent the last 20 years of her career in what is now WA’s Department of Water and Environmental Regulation\, managing the Aquatic Science Branch’s mathematical modelling team\, which involved modelling groundwater\, catchments and estuaries.  \n\n\n\n.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/facts-about-prescribed-burning-in-the-south-west-forest-region/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Naval Memorial Park to Palm Beach and return \nMeet:       Naval Memorial Park car park (adjacent to Governor Rd Reserve) Corner of Rockingham Beach Rd and Governor Rd. \nDetails:       The walk is about 8km return along a mostly flat paved coastal path\, offering views of the ocean\, boats\, birdlife\, parkland and shaded in parts. In some sections the beach and path are close\, allowing the group to divide according to preference but still stay together. We will walk to a grassy knoll at the Bakers Beach end of Palm Beach for morning tea before returning to the start where we will have lunch with coffee/cake etc (lunch and afternoon tea are combined). There are toilets at the beginning and during the walk. \nBring morning tea and drinking water for the walk. Lunch can be left in the car for when we return. Bring folding chairs\, lunch\, own coffee/tea/hot water\, cake/biscuits to share. \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 29 March. \nContact:      Vivienne Cass 0414474401
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-15/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T033200Z
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SUMMARY:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve- Clean-up Australia excursion
DESCRIPTION:Where: Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is located along Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin. The reserve straddles the Darling Scarp and is known for its wildflowers\, Sixty Foot Falls and blue wrens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: 9.30 am we will meet at Honeyeater Hollow picnic area (carpark and toilet) and walk one or several of the easy to moderate walking trails. \n\n\n\nBring: gloves and bags to collect rubbish\, camera\, binoculars\, food\, water. Come prepared for the weather (slip-slap-slop). You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/ellis-brook-valley-reserve-clean-up-australia-excursion/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia,Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250221T061942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T012157Z
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SUMMARY:NSB's Re-enactment of First Excursion : Lake Joondalup
DESCRIPTION:The Wanneroo and District Branch held its first excursion on 31 March 1985. It was to Neil Hawkins Park. Not long after\, Noelene Goodsell\, wife of the inaugural president\, used her position as a school teacher to involve the Wanneroo Primary School in planning a Nature Trail along the shore of Lake Joondalup. \nOur re-enactment will take us from the park to the Yellagonga Scenic Lookout and beyond. There won’t be too many wildflowers but hopefully lots of birds and maybe a turtle or two. \nPrize for anyone in early 1980s dress. Guys\, how quickly can you grow a mullet! \nComfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. \nThere is an added bonus – Neil Hawkins Park is the venue for a special installation during the Joondalup Festival – come along\, listen and learn. \n(Photo: Gary Tate)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-re-enactment-of-first-excursion/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.743259;115.7787
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:Lake Mealup
DESCRIPTION:Lake Mealup\, where water levels after summer should be suitable for a mix of waterbirds and waders. Greenlands Road West just after leaving the Forrest Highway – there is an area on the right-hand side where it is safe to pull off the road. We will then make our way to Lake Mealup together once all have arrived.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/lae-mealup/
LOCATION:Peel Harvey Estuary\, Greenlands Rd\, West Pinjarra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:CLUB AGM
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Western Australian Naturalists’ Club Annual General Meeting will be a members-only event\, hosted this year by the Darling Range Branch. The AGM Agenda and other meeting documents will be made available to members prior to the meeting in a personalised email. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, please complete and return a proxy form as it counts towards the required quorum for the meeting. \n\n\n\nOur annual general meeting will be held at the Zigzag Cultural Centre\, Seminar Room in Kalamunda.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/club-agm/
LOCATION:ZigZag Seminar Room\, 50 Railway Road\, Kalamunda
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250221T062238Z
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SUMMARY:NSB'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:  \nNote our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday\, due to HEC being unavailable. \nThe Northern Suburbs Branch was formed as the Wanneroo and District Branch in 1984 and held its first meeting in March 1985. To celebrate our 40th anniversary members who attended early meetings and excursions will (try to) recall some of the highs and lows of those early days. \nMembers from all the branches are invited to share this occasion with us. \nIf you have photos\, memorabilia or just memories from the era please bring them along and share them with us. \nPlease bring some supper to share. Tea and coffee available. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-40th-anniversary-2-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250301T013253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T013255Z
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SUMMARY:Phone Wildflower Photography
DESCRIPTION:With Speaker Sophie Xiang
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/phone-wildflower-photography/
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:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:Visit to Kanyana Wildlife Centre for a nocturnal tour of the facility.
DESCRIPTION:DRB members invite other members and guests\, to join with us as we visit the wonderful Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre\, Gilchrist Road\, Lesmurdie\nFeel free to invite younger family and friends as an opportunity to meet DRB members on the night..\n\nYou can purchase a ticket directly from the KWC website for that night  https://www.kanyanawildlife.org.au/visit/nocturnal-tours/\nelse RSVP and deposit the cost of the tickets into DRB bank account  with name and word NIGHT 633000 Act number 209590967\nthen  we will be in touch . Places are limited to around 15 so book early.\n\nAdult: $32\n\n\nChild: $20 \nSenior: $25 \nFamily: $90 \n\n\nbank account details  DRB 633000 Act number 209590967\n\n\nmeet at 645 to connect with each other\nTime:7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n\nJoin us for a unique after dark guided tour to meet some amazing animals and our passionate wildlife carers. This tour is suitable for people of  all abilities and ages- feel free to invite your family and friends! They encourage taking photos (without flash) and love having  them shared on media channels. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/visit-to-kanyana-wildlife-centre-for-a-nocturnal-tour-of-the-facility/
LOCATION:Kanyana Wildlife Rehabiliation\, 120 Gilchrist Road\, Lesmurdie\, Western Australia\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Field Outing
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250314T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241215T005300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T005434Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Rochelle Steven talking about Birds
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Rochelle Steven talking about Birds \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: \nRochelle Steven\n\nLecturer\, School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences\, Murdoch Uni\nRochelle describes herself as follows: \nI joined Murdoch University in January 2022 as a Lecturer in Environmental Management. \nMy research and professional experience includes working on threatened species management\, the role of citizen science in threatened species conservation and in building greater community support for conservation more broadly. My research themes have explored issues related to human interactions with the environment\, both positive and negative. \nI pride myself on having a diverse multi-sectoral background\, including: Species Conservation Project Coordinator (WWF-Australia)\, (2020-2021) and postdoctoral researcher with the University of Queensland’s node of NESP’s Threatened Species Recovery Hub and ecological project manager in private consulting. I am an active member of BirdLife Australia\, and have held volunteer Convenor positions for the Southern Queensland and Western Australia branches. \nHaving a background in sales and customer service\, I enjoy engaging students and the general public alike in nature appreciation through sharing my passion for birds\, as well as taking action for conservation on private land through using native plants to create ecologically sustainable gardens. I have contributed to ecological and social research in diverse settings\, including the Australian Alps\, Australia’s tropical north (Northern WA\, NT\, Qld)\, Southeast Queensland\, Southwest Australia\, Fiji and the United Kingdom. \n  \nTopic: \nRochelle will share key points from her recently published article:  More than garden plants: extending the conversation of urban gardens as an important refuge for Australian birds. Learn what actions you can take to improve to future of Australia’s birds on private land. \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. Arlene Quinn will give a talk on “Kangaroo Island”. \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If we have time\, one of our experts will identify them or briefly talk about them\, or the person bringing them can talk about where they saw it\, etc. Photographs are particularly welcome\, as everyone can see them. If you wish to show a photograph please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose” natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm. \nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  Please bring the right CASH to help us avoid long queues. Thanks. We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet. \nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you. \nParking: Free parking right outside. \nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level. \nToilets: Are inside. \nBookings: No bookings required. \nSee you there for fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-tbc-2/
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:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250113T091700Z
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SUMMARY:Lauren Hawkins - Forest Orchestra: learning by listening
DESCRIPTION:Ecoacoustics is the study of environmental sounds and the connection these sounds have to ecosystem function and health. Listening to the sounds of an ecosystem offers a unique way to monitor biodiversity\, map species distribution\, understand fauna behaviour\, and track ecological change. \n\n\n\n\nThis talk by Lauren Hawkins will introduce ecoacoustics and the application of this technology to the assessment of ecosystem health\, particularly through the work of the Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation\, and Attractions (DBCA). We will explore how DBCA uses ecoacoustics to increase our understanding of the soundscapes of our south-west forests\, to monitor habitat changes\, and track priority fauna species. \n\n\n\n\nAudience members will also have an opportunity to step into the shoes of an ecoacoustician\, getting to listen to a diverse array of natural sounds as we play a game or two of “What’s Making That Sound?” The session will conclude with a discussion on the importance of ecoacoustics in conservation\, which will highlight some new developments in the field. \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/lauren-hawkins-capturing-the-sounds-of-was-southwest-forests/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250223T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:KRMB Excursion to Penguin Island
DESCRIPTION:Our February excursion is to Penguin Island. Meet at the ticket kiosk at Shoalwater at 8:30 – 8:45 am to catch the 9:00am ferry. Bring Binoculars\, cameras\, drinks and snacks. \nNote: if the island is closed to the public due to hot weather we will visit Point Peron instead
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-excursion-to-penguin-island/
LOCATION:Penguin Island\, 155 Arcadia Drive\, Shoalwater\, Australia
GEO:-32.3047626;115.7022581
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241218T083914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250105T080942Z
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SUMMARY:MEET & EAT: NSB POST CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AND BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Note we are meeting on a Tuesday* \n What did you do over Christmas? What new toys did you get? Any more socks and jocks? Did he remember your favourite perfume this time? \nCome along and share your festive season stories and tell us what Talks and Walks you would like in 2025. \nWe will meet from 5.30pm onwards with a walk around Star Swamp before firing up the BBQ. \nAs usual we will share salads and desert. This year Even house numbers bring salad\, Odd numbers dessert\nBYO Meat\, drinks\, plates\, cutlery. Tea and coffee available \n* Note our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday due to HEC being unavailable.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/meet-eat-nsb-post-christmas-get-together-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250124T065720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T065720Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB General Meeting - Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:Members are encouraged to share images that they have captured of sightings over the summer period
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-general-meeting-members-night/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250216T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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SUMMARY:WANats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Nedlands Planning Meeting (and foreshore walk) \nTime:  Meeting will start at 8.00 am under the shady trees – please be there promptly. \nNB There is no formal walk although individuals may choose to arrive early to walk along the foreshore. \nMeet:   J. H. Abrahams Reserve (Eastern end) UBD (577 – L17). Travel down Hackett Drive from Stirling Highway past Bayside Kitchen cafe and Matilda Restaurant\, continuing on Hackett through the roundabout (at Australia Drive)\, taking the second exit. Then take the first exit on the left after Australia Drive (which is just after the ‘Matilda Bay Reserve’ sign and before the bus stop on the right). \nDetails:  There are toilets adjoining the car park and along the foreshore. Please bring morning tea to share as well as folding chairs and your own tea/coffee/hot water and paper and pen. \nAgenda:   Ideas for new walks \nThis year we are aiming to re-examine our walk schedule in response to the need to reduce their length and difficulty. We are asking everyone to give this some thought and try to find some alternatives and some new areas that may suit us. If you have any suggestions and would like to send these to Viv\, she will collate them into a list that we can discuss at the meeting. You may also wish to print information out and to bring it for the group to look at on the day. \nContact:           Vivien Cass – Ph: 0414 474 401
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wanats-bushwalking-group/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250215T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250113T090841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T020556Z
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day - Snorkelling in Coogee
DESCRIPTION:Charles Darwin’s birthday\, which falls on 12 February\, is generally used to highlight Darwin’s contributions to science and to promote science in general. To commemorate his achievements\, the Club will head to Coogee this year\, to go snorkelling around the Omeo wreck and the maritime trail\, and discover and learn about the underwater biodiversity at this location. RSVP required for this event. \n\n\n\nA School of Rough Bullseye (Pempheris klunzingeri)\n\n\n\nThe Omeo wreck is located very close to the shore at Coogee Beach\, mostly submerged and literally covered with marine growth. Anybody interested in the maritime history of the wreck can navigate to the WA Museum website (museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/omeo) as it has some interesting information. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the stairs on Socrates Parade going to the beach where the Omeo Wreck is located. Please note this is a very popular snorkelling and swimming site and parking nearby might be difficult. Leave plenty of time to be there at the starting time. The excursion is suitable for all ages and levels of snorkelling competence. Water depth varies between 0.5 m to 5 m. \n\n\n\nBring: snorkelling gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins)\, sun protection\, towel\, drinking water; optional a floating device\, underwater camera\, fish and or marine life ID book. We will go to a nearby cafe for refreshments afterwards but you can bring your own as well.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/darwin-day-snorkelling-in-coogee/
LOCATION:Omeo Shipwreck\, Socrates Parade\, North Coogee\, Western Australia\, 6163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Snorkelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241215T005125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T012754Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Fred and Jean Hort - More Amazing Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Fred and Jean Hort – More Amazing Discoveries \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. \nTopic: \nMore Amazing Discoveries \n   \n  \nWe want to share about the marvels to be seen in our environment\, both plant and animals. \n\nSummer flora and fauna in the Perth Hills\nA new population of Stylidium discovered in Kalamunda shire\nA Neuroptera rarely seen\nAn extinct plant rediscovered\nNew 2025 postage stamp for WA Orchids\n\nPhotos: Owlfly\, Stylidium glabrifolium P2\, Utricularia volubilis. \nSpeaker: \nFred and Jean Hort – Brief background \n  \nFlora: Since my retirement in 1995 Jean and I have completed 25 years as flora conservation volunteers for the now DBCA\, Parks and Wildlife. We are licenced to collect native flora specimens for lodgement and study at the WA Herbarium Science Centre. During the years we have specialised in searching for rare flora or species that are poorly known. During our many excursions through the SW Land Division and beyond we have recorded many unnamed plants as well as many plants unknown to science in WA. Seven native flora species have been named hortiorum/hortii for the Horts. The author of the recently described Styphelia capillaris has designated its common name: ‘Horts’ Styphelia. By 2021 we had collected/co-collected close on 5000 native flora specimens lodged with WA Herbarium. Duplicates from some of our collections are lodged in other Australian herbarium as well as in overseas institutions. We assist Parks and Wildlife Conservation officers in managing the conservation of rare flora species in Perth Hills. Just a couple of days ago we were asked for the use of our 2010 images of an undescribed Hibbertia – yellow buttercup\, that had just been recognised as a new species for WA. \nFauna: For many years Jean photo’d the invertebrates that she saw while we were searching for plants. She recorded these on her Flickr website. Worldwide study groups began taking notice of her images. About 2011 we were asked by the Curator of Insects at the Chicago Museum US to collect specimens for a world-wide study of DIPTERA – true flies with one pair of wings. The curator from Chicago saw Jean’s images on her website. These were particular ‘flower’ flies needed for his study. The curator\, Torsten Dikow visited WA and we assisted with collections. He encouraged us to continue to be WA field collectors for his study group. The thought was further progressed when Torsten Dikow suggested that we might also collect for other fly study groups in Australian and in overseas museums. Now as Research Associates for WA Museum our specimens from WA are used to assist with taxonomic and phylogenetic dna studies to determine the placement of some of the vast array of fly family groupings as well as determining\, the genus and species. \nOne of the fascinating by-products of these collections indicates broadly that some invertebrate species recorded many years ago can still be found today. \nBefore long we were also asked to collect specimens for other invertebrate studies: butterflies\, sun-moths\, native bees\, wasps\, beetles\, silverfish\, lacewings etc and spiders occasionally. So we became collectors for other invertebrate specimens in WA for on-going taxonomic/phylogenetic research studies. By early 2021 we had collected over 13 000 specimens  recorded with WA Museum and shared with other institutions.  Most are pinned and labelled while others are delivered in 2-5mm labelled vials of ethanol for dna sampling to help determine fly family groupings. We have found many unnamed species and others new to science. A few have been named for the Horts. \nWhile participation in flora and fauna studies in WA we have been rewarded with immense personal satisfaction and fulfilment. We have been extremely fortunate to have met so many passionate and inspiring individuals along the way. \nThe wider world of nature has special dimensions and diversions that never cease to amaze us! \nJean and I would enjoy presenting a visual ‘show and tell’ to share with your members about some of WA’s unique flora and fauna heritage. \n  \n  \nTBC \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. Mike Green will give a talk about “Carbon Dating”. \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If we have time\, one of our experts will identify them or briefly talk about them\, or the person bringing them can talk about where they saw it\, etc. Photographs are particularly welcome\, as everyone can see them. If you wish to show a photograph please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose” natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm. \nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  Please bring the right CASH to help us avoid long queues. Thanks. We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet. \nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you. \nParking: Free parking right outside. \nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level. \nToilets: Are inside. \nBookings: No bookings required. \nSee you there for fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-tbc/
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:20250207T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241130T035525Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
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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:20260423T152937
CREATED:20250118T012905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T015022Z
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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:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241130T083506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T083910Z
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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
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241215T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241119T041833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085845Z
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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:20260423T152937
CREATED:20240721T011843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T021332Z
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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:20260423T152937
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
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241115T023744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T023749Z
UID:10000559-1733504400-1733517000@www.wanaturalists.org.au
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
GEO:-31.928995;115.804879
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre Cnr Flynn and Selby St. Wembley WA 6018 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cnr Flynn and Selby St.:geo:115.804879,-31.928995
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241201T071500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T152937
CREATED:20241119T041309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085753Z
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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:20260423T152937
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:20260423T152937
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:20260423T152937
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:20260423T152937
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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