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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T080000
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SUMMARY:NSB GOLLY WALK: CADOGAN RESERVE \, KINGSLEY
DESCRIPTION:Photo: 2004 Cadogan Reserve Fungi Report \nWe will have a guided tour of the reserve which contains jarrah and banksia woodlands. Known for its native flora and birds. It was also the site of a Nats Club Fungi Foray in 2004. We will see if we can find the same species. https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2017/09/43-Cadogan-Bushland-2004.pdf?gid=43 \nMeet:  Playground\, Cadogan Reserve. \nPark along Sheridan Place\, off Cadogan St. Alternatively\, park in McDowell Cres. Please leave parking bays in Cadogan St free for school drop off. \nWear comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea and a chair..
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-golly-walk-cadogan-reserve-kingsley/
LOCATION:Cadogan Reserve\, Cadogan St Kingsley WA\, Cadogan\, Kingsley\, Western Australia\, 6027\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T213000
DTSTAMP:20260702T032451Z
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SUMMARY:Wishbone Spiders
DESCRIPTION:The WA Museum’s Jeremy Wilson will present on Wishbone Spiders – more details to come.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wishbone-spiders/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260701T043629Z
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SUMMARY:Penny Hussey talking about the Himalayas - Prayer Flags + Blue Poppies (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Penny Hussey talking about the Himalayas – Prayer Flags + Blue Poppies (DRB) \nNote: This event will change back to our original venue of the Kalamunda Community Centre. \n\nNote: no RSVP required.\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.\n\nSpeaker:\n\nPenny Hussey – DRB Member\n\nTopic:\n\n\n\nPenny will talk about her trip to the Himalayas.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Viv Reid will talk about “The Birds of Lake Carnegie”. \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If you wish to show a photograph\, please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.\nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.\nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you.\nParking: Free parking right outside.\nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level.\nToilets: Are inside.\nBookings: No bookings required.\nSee you there for a fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/penny-hussey-talking-about-the-himalayas-prayer-flags-blue-poppies-drb/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T113000
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SUMMARY:Orchids in the park
DESCRIPTION:  \nYanchep National Park (Yanchep Beach Rd & Indian Ocean Dr) is a stunning bushland and wetland reserve\, home to western grey kangaroos and an impressive diversity of birdlife. \nThe park is also renowned for its remarkable range of native orchids\, particularly during the flowering season. Walkers may encounter spider orchids\, donkey orchids\, bee orchids\, and purple enamel orchids\, among many others. These delicate blooms thrive in the park’s varied habitats\, from open woodland to damp wetlands\, making every walk a unique discovery. \nLocal guide Shelley Campbell will share her first hand knowledge of the orchids found along the trail\, explaining their distinctive shapes\, colours\, seasonal patterns\, and fascinating pollination methods. This experience offers a deeper appreciation of Western Australia’s exceptional floral biodiversity. \nVisitors are encouraged to stay for a picnic. and explore the park’s additional attractions after the walk. \nMeet that the carpark next to the Koalas Broad walk \nPlease note that the walking trail includes some uphill sections. We recommend checking suitability before booking\, or bringing a walking stick for extra support. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/orchids-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Yanchep National Park\, cnr Indian Ocean Dr\, Old Yanchep Rd\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T160000
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SUMMARY:NSB ALL-DAY EXCURSION: YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK
DESCRIPTION:Meet Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails car park\, Lakeside Drive\, Joondalup \nDrive to Lacey Road – off Wanneroo Road (22km) \nMorning tea while we arrange car shuttle to Yanchep National Park \nWalk Yaberoo Budjara Trail – Lacey Road to Loch Ness (6.1km low-medium grade) \n-southernmost section of Yanchep NP \n-viewing a diversity of landforms and vegetation \nLunch at historic Yanchep Inn \nAfternoon visit to caves (optional) or explore the park \nCar shuttle back to Lacey Road. \nPlease indicate your attendance by purchasing a ticket below – no cost for walk\, pay on day for meal at Yanchep Inn and cave visit \nFurther details will be sent to those who book and provide an email address.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-all-day-excursion-yanchep-national-park/
LOCATION:Yanchep National Park\, cnr Indian Ocean Dr\, Old Yanchep Rd\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20260715T022828Z
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SUMMARY:Biology & evolution of burrowing reptiles of WA's sandplains
DESCRIPTION:Danny Melville will present a talk on the biology and evolution of the fossorial (burrowing) reptiles of WA’s sandplains\, including many images from his field trips.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/topic-to-be-confirmed/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T042037Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers of Lions Lookout Welshpool Road
DESCRIPTION:This excursion will be led by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Byron Lamont AM.  A specialist in the ecology of the flora of the Darling Scarp and Western Australia in general\, Prof Lamont has published hundreds of papers over his long career and subsequent retirement. Prof. Lamont presented the Seventy Memorial Lecture in 2025. He is well known for his research on the ecology of native plants\, including responses to rehabilitation after mining.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/grasping-more-about-grasstrees-lions-lookout-welshpool-road/
LOCATION:Lion’s Lookout\, Lesmurdie\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260701T061258Z
CREATED:20260701T061258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T061258Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Sky with Craig Bowers
DESCRIPTION:Retired astronomer Dr Craig Bowers will speak about the international Dark Sky movement and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance\, with a focus on how lighting affects nature. More details to follow.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/dark-sky-with-craig-bowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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