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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260915T213000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change: from the Atlas to Alaska (NSB)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Mike Norman \n  \nA double-header. Our two speakers have recently returned from two very different journeys in two very different parts of the world. However\, what they both witnessed was strikingly similar\, the effects of climate change. \nMike Norman\, a long standing bushland and coastcare coordinator\, travelled to Europe again after mountain climbing/ hiking in Italy\, Switzerland and France there with his Polish friends 25 years ago. His observations further confirmed the changes being caused by global warming\, and he considers where we are most likely heading. \nPeter Stephenson\, retired Principal Research Scientist at the WA Department of Fisheries and now a consultant on commercial fish populations\, was commissioned to study the dramatic change in fish stock in Alaskan waters. What he found\, even astounded him.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-climate-change-from-the-atlas-to-alaska/
LOCATION:Undercroft Bridge Club\, Ron Chamberlain Dr\, Duncraig\, Western Australia\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T023729Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB General Meeting: Anne Bellman\, on flora of the Jurien Bay Region
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker Anne Bellman will provide information regarding the flora of the Jurien Bay Region that will be of special interest to those members that are attending the long weekend excursion to the region on the following weekend.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-september-2026-general-meeting-anne-bellman-flora-of-the-jurien-bay-region/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260905T092500Z
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SUMMARY:ALL-DAY EXCURSION: YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK (NSB)
DESCRIPTION:Please indicate your attendance by RSVP. No cost for the walk; pay on the day for your meal at Yanchep Inn and cave visit. \nFurther details will be sent to the email addresses of those who book. \n \nProgram: \nMeet at Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails car park\, Lakeside Drive\, Joondalup \nDrive to Lacey Road – off Wanneroo Road (22km) \nMorning tea while we arrange car shuttle to Yanchep National Park \nWalk Yaberoo Budjara Trail – Lacey Road to Loch Ness (6.1km low-medium grade) \nThis is the southernmost section of Yanchep NP\, where we’ll view 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. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-all-day-excursion-yanchep-national-park-3/
LOCATION:Yanchep National Park\, cnr Indian Ocean Dr\, Old Yanchep Rd\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,GOlocaLLY
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.5546686;115.6901365
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260819T120609Z
CREATED:20260819T120609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T120609Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB Excursion to the Jurien Bay Region over the September long weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Jurien Bay Region is a wildflower hotspot during spring. The three day excursion will allow many areas within the region to be explored and many flora species found. Note that those members that nominated earlier in the year have their accommodation arranged. Anyone wishing to join the excursion will have to arrange their own accommodation.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-excursion-to-the-jurien-bay-region-over-the-september-long-weekend/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260818T040201Z
CREATED:20260813T074754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T040201Z
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SUMMARY:WILDFLOWERS AND POLLINATION – FAMILY EXCURSION
DESCRIPTION:Location: Warwick Open Space\nDetails: Get to know your local wildflowers and why flowers have different shapes and colours.Suitable for adults and children. A wildflower checklist will be available. \nMeet: North end of Lloyd Drive\, Warwick\, 100m from Warwick Road\, at the path opposite the Leisure Centre. \nParking available at Warwick Leisure Centre car park. Toilets in Leisure Centre. \nDress for the weather. Perhaps bring a clipboard for the checklist. \nContact: Mike Gregson 0466 360 022
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wildflowers-and-pollination-family-excursion/
LOCATION:Warwick Bushland\, Lloyd drive\, Warwick\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Gregson":MAILTO:gregsons@bigpond.net.au
GEO:-31.8382824;115.8172112
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T010914Z
CREATED:20260824T010914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T010914Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Canning River Reserve from Lo Quay café \nMeet:  Car-park of Lo Quay River Café\, Fern Rd. Wilson UBD Map309\, M13 \nDetails: The walk is an easy walk along the banks of the Canning River – bush tracks and footpaths. There is the option of extending the walk by continuing to the weir to have lunch at the restaurant grounds there before returning to the start. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water.  There are toilets near the meeting point and excellent coffee at the café at the end of the walk \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel or change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 26 September. \nContact: Paddy Evelegh 0419 916567
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-37/
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T135612Z
CREATED:20260903T090353Z
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SUMMARY:Beneath Our Feet: Fossorial Herpetofauna of the Western Australian Sandplain
DESCRIPTION:The sandplains lining our Western Australian coastline are celebrated for their high floristic diversity. Less well known is the impressive variety of scaly residents these areas contain. In the Perth region alone\, you may encounter some 70 species of reptiles and 16 frogs! many of which remain poorly known\, living right beneath our feet. \nThe term fossorial refers to animals adapted for burrowing\, spending the vast majority of their lives underground. With no shortage of sandy coastline in WA\, there is an unmatched diversity of fascinating subterranean snakes\, lizards and frogs hidden beneath the surface. \nDanny Melville is an amateur herpetologist\, passionate naturalist and new member of the WA Naturalists’ Club. During his presentation\, he will discuss the biology and evolution of fossorial reptiles\, introduce a range of species found across Western Australia\, and explore why these often-overlooked members of our unique fauna may be under serious threat. \nThe presentation will feature images captured on Danny’s field trips\, offering a glimpse into the rarely seen world of fossorial reptiles and amphibians.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/fossorial-herpetofauna-of-the-western-australian-sandplain/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260902T033554Z
CREATED:20260829T075701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T033554Z
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about the names of plants\, fungi and animals you see in the bush\, or wondered if it was native or introduced\, common or rare? Then this workshop is for you! \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn the fun and interactive way of sharing your observations\, identifying your organisms\, and joining projects\, as well as getting hands on experience with the iNaturalist application (app) on your smart device (phone/tablet/laptop). Your contributions to this app / platform can create research quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature\, and you will be able to join our community of >400\,000 citizen scientists\, all linked with the Atlas of Living Australia. \n\n\n\nThis workshop costs $5 to assist with venue hire and supports the WA Naturalists’ Club. Please register through Humanitix as places are limited. Please install the iNaturalist app on your smart device(s) and create an account prior to attending. Otherwise\, we will help you set it up during the workshop. Bring your smart device(s) with you to gain the best experience. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be run by Jolanda Keeble\, Ry Beaver and Arlene Quinn.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/inaturalist-workshop/
LOCATION:Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre\, Cnr Flynn and Selby St.\, Wembley\, WA\, 6018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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GEO:-31.928995;115.804879
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T025459Z
CREATED:20260801T023459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T025459Z
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SUMMARY:Cheryl Lohr on feral cat control
DESCRIPTION:Note: no RSVP required.\n\nSpeaker: Cheryl Lohr – DRB member\n\n\nCheryl originally hails from a farm in the wheatbelt and is now a Senior research scientist in the Animal Science Program at DBCA. She has an eclectic research history including everything from decision support\, stakeholder engagement\, software design\, and ecological modelling to testing contraceptives in brushtail possums.\nIn 2017 Cheryl took charge of the Rangelands restoration project in central WA. She chases boodies\, mala\, possums\, and golden bandicoots in circles trying to count them\, while also still trying to figure out how to eliminate the feral cats. She’s had great success with the first successful reintroduction of boodies to the open landscape! The main site where Cheryl works was known as Lorna Glen\, but after a huge amount of work with traditional owners\, volunteers\, and students the area is now the Matuwa Kurrara Kurrara National Park. In recent years the job has grown again\, and you can now find Cheryl working to conserve threatened fauna almost anywhere in the Goldfields.\n\n\nTopic:\n\nCheryl will be giving a presentation on the history of Australia’s longest running feral cat control program\, the lessons learned\, and an accounting of the many threatened species that are showing strong signs of recovery on Matuwa Kurrara Kurrara National Park.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – Tanya Marwood (member) will give a 10-min presentation about a trip to Tasmania in Feb.\n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If you wish to show a photograph\, please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.\nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.\nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you.\nParking: Free parking right outside.\nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level.\nToilets: Are inside.\nBookings: No bookings required.\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/cheryl-lohr-will-be-talking-about-feral-cats-drb/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T013734Z
CREATED:20261006T013734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T013734Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Bibra Lake  \nMeet: Bibra Lake Reserve\, Progress Drive\, Bibra Lake\, at the carpark on the eastern side of Progress Drive\, nearest the intersection with Gwilliam Street.  (-32.090102\, 115.8207149) UBD Map 347 Ref L10. \nDetails: The walk is along mostly paved paths around the Lake but some optional limestone paths and boardwalks for better lake viewing\, an easy approx 6 km walk.  Toilets are available near the meeting point and along the way. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear / sunscreen) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea and drinking water\, and lunch to have back at the cars.  We welcome any non-walkers to join us for a picnic lunch social catch up\, we expect to be back at the start point for lunch at approximately 12:30pm (BYO everything).    \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 10 October. \nContact: Sue Gardner 9414 9417 \nNB There may be road closures due to a running event. Please check the website: \nhttps://perth.wa.gov.au/public-notices/road-closure—event—perth-running-festival—11-october-2026
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-2/
LOCATION:Bibra Lake
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261011T123000
DTSTAMP:20261006T002048Z
CREATED:20260613T093310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T002048Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflowers of Lions Lookout Welshpool Road
DESCRIPTION:This excursion will be led by Distinguished Professor Emeritus Byron Lamont AM.  A specialist in the ecology of the flora of the Darling Scarp and Western Australia in general\, Prof Lamont has published hundreds of papers over his long career and subsequent retirement. Prof. Lamont presented the Seventy Memorial Lecture in 2025. He is well known for his research on the ecology of native plants\, including responses to rehabilitation after mining.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/grasping-more-about-grasstrees-lions-lookout-welshpool-road/
LOCATION:Lion’s Lookout\, Lesmurdie\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-32.012242;116.034125
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T085357Z
CREATED:20260803T013537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T085357Z
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SUMMARY:Yunderup Macro Photography
DESCRIPTION:Our Field Studies Centre is the perfect place to unwind and recharge your battery\, and learn something new. This time\, we will be teaching macro photography using your mobile phone\, and uploading to iNaturalist Australia if possible. Renowned phone photographer Sophie Xiang will join us on Saturday to share her secrets and teach us how to get beautiful photos using your phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will meet at South Yunderup Jetty 11 am on Friday the 16th or 9 am on Saturday the 17th. Other arrangements can be made on request. Club members are welcome to come for one or both days.  \n\n\n\nMembers staying overnight need to bring bedding/sleeping bag and pillowcase\, food and drinks\, insect repellent\, etc. Please RSVP if you intend to stay overnight or come along for one day (Saturday or Sunday). Up to 8 people can sleep at the field studies centre (3 rooms with 2 bunk beds\, [4 beds are reserved for the caretakers and organisers]). There is a 4 ring hotplate to cook meals and a microwave\, fridge.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCosts: $5 for day visit\, $15 for overnight stay (to assist with ongoing expenses). Pay cash on arrival on site\, or earlier to the Club’s bank account. For further information contact Jolanda (jmkeeble@gmail.com) 0439978550.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/yunderup-macro-photography/
LOCATION:Yunderup Field Station\, Young Road Jetty\, South Yunderup\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
GEO:-32.577513;115.771421
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T022848Z
CREATED:20261015T022848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T022848Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB October General Meeting - Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:The October meeting will be a Members’ Night. Attendees are invited to share images of sightings that will be of interest.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-october-general-meeting-members-night/
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:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261001T025810Z
CREATED:20260912T075637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T025810Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity and mating behaviour of Australian wishbone spiders (genus Aname) in the Northern Jarrah Forest (NSB)
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Andrea Piccinini \n  \nPresenter: Andrea Piccinini  (PhD Candidate\, UWA). \nThe wishbone spiders of the genus Aname are highly diverse mygalomorph spiders\, with an extremely widespread distribution across mainland Australia. Andrea’s project focused on addressing the taxonomic knowledge shortfall on this group in the Northern Jarrah Forest subregion\, and providing insights on mating behaviour and the influence of sexual selection on these spiders. Six new species have already been described for the area (with many more to come)\, and a remarkable mating system – especially regarding post-copulation behaviours – has been revealed.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-diversity-and-mating-behaviour-of-the-australian-wishbone-spiders-genus-aname-in-the-northern-jarrah-forest/
LOCATION:Undercroft Bridge Club\, Ron Chamberlain Dr\, Duncraig\, Western Australia\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T133000
DTSTAMP:20261006T014109Z
CREATED:20261006T014109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T014109Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Bayswater \nLocation: Riverside Gardens through Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary\, Bayswater Urban Forrest and return.  \nTime: 8:30am for 9:00am start \nMeet: End of Milne St. UBD (2019) Map 270\, B2. Meet at the front of huge green shed with double doors. \nDetails: Easy\, mostly flat walk\, some grassed areas\, formed paths\, goat tracks optional. Around 5.9 km (can be shortened or exited at several points). \nBring water\, morning tea option at Oarhouse cafe\, or bring your own\, similar option for lunch.  \nPlease be aware\, if the weather dictates\, the leader may choose to cancel or change the walk. Check the website for updates after 6pm on Saturday 24 October. \nContact: Haydee Adel Ph 0405244900
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-4/
LOCATION:Bayswater
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T120000
DTSTAMP:20261015T024231Z
CREATED:20261015T024231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T024231Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB October Excursion to Island Point Reserve
DESCRIPTION:The KRMB October Excursion will be to Island Point Reserve\, Herron. Island Point is a great spot for bird watching (expect to see wetland and woodland birds) and wildflowers. Bring Binoculars\, Cameras\, Drinks and snacks for morning tea etc. Meet at 9:00am at the car park at the end of Island Point Road (turn left off Old Coast Road into Southern Estuary Road then left into Island Point Road)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-october-excursion-to-island-point-reserve/
LOCATION:Island Point Reserve\, Herron\, Island Point Road\, Herron\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260930T053341Z
CREATED:20260930T053048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T053341Z
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SUMMARY:Golly Walk : WA Wildflower Nursery\, Madeley
DESCRIPTION:You won’t have to walk far this month to see lots of native plants – many of which will be for sale. \nCome and join us for a talk and guided walk through the WA Wildflower Society’s new wildflower nursery which specialises in propagating and selling WA native plants. \nNote we will meet at 9.00am instead of our usual 8.00am. \nThe only entrance is via Village Place off Sporting Drive.. \nWear comfortable clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. Hot water available.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-wa-wildflower-nursery-madeley/
LOCATION:WA Wildflower Nursery\, Village Place\, Madeley\, WA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20261009T051429Z
CREATED:20260701T061258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T051429Z
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SUMMARY:Dark Skies - with Craig Bowers
DESCRIPTION:Dr Craig Bowers (Honorary Historian to the Perth Observatory)\, holding a photographic glass plate from around 1960. \nRetired astronomer Dr Craig Bowers will speak about the international Dark Sky movement and the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance\, with a focus on how lighting affects everything: We are losing the night sky due to Artificial Lights At Night or ALAN and this impacts flora\, fauna and of course ourselves. \nCraig’s talk will cover aspects of light pollution\, the impacts\, what Naturalists can do either at home or through citizen science projects. \nCraig remains the Perth Observatory Historian and Curator; but he has always been a nature enthusiast. \n \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/dark-sky-with-craig-bowers/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20261010T235043Z
CREATED:20260801T024520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T235043Z
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SUMMARY:Jasper Dean will talk about the The Wondrous World of Caterpillars  (Plus DRB Nats AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Jasper Dean will talk about the The Wondrous World of Caterpillars  (Plus DRB Nats AGM)\n\nAGM: Please note that the DRB branch AGM will be held at the beginning of this meeting prior to Jasper’s talk. \n\nNote: no RSVP required.\n\nSpeaker:\n\nJasper Dean is the current Secretary of the WA Insect Study Society and in his third year studying Conservation Biology and English Literature at UWA. A self-declared “insect enthusiast”\, Jasper relishes the challenge of identifying the many blurry insect photographs he’s sent with zero context by both friends and strangers alike\, waxing poetically about bugs to anyone within hearing distance\, and spending way too much time on tedious art projects (majority of which are\, unsurprisingly\, also bug-related).\n\nTopic:\n   \n\n\nPhotographs:\n[A] Uraba lugens by Alan Henderson via New Scientist\, 2020\n[B] Pterolocera sp. by Jasper Dean\, 2023\n[C] Hypochrysops apelles by stevecsurches via iNaturalist\, 2022\n+ [D] Jasper Dean Profile\, aka me! — An action shot from in the field\, ft. a little beetle (which I was very excited about finding\, as you can tell haha)\n\n\nJasper gave a talk to the Main club of the WA Nats in November 2025. He has agreed to give another talk to our branch\, with some changes to suit our audience.\n\nJoin Jasper as he delivers another fun-fact-filled insect anthology\, this time delving into the wondrous world of caterpillars! Learn about clever defensive strategies\, ranging from charming to macabre\, their muscle-for-hire relationship with ants\, and whether a caterpillar’s memories can truly survive the radical change of metamorphosis. Featuring high-octane footage\, tasteful bodily re-enactments of dramatic spectacle and the debut of some Lepidoptera-inspired poetry\, be sure to clear your calendars to enjoy this brilliantly bug-filled evening!\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. No focus/ boffins talk due to AGM.  \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If you wish to show a photograph\, please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.\nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.\nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you.\nParking: Free parking right outside.\nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level.\nToilets: Are inside.\nBookings: No bookings required.\n\n\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/jasper-dean-will-talk-about-insects-drb/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T024824Z
CREATED:20261015T024824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T024824Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB AGM and November General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The November Meeting will include the KRM Branch AGM. This will be followed by a presentation by Geoff Pettifer entitled ‘Soils and Botanical Associations’
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-agm-and-november-general-meeting/
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:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261122T140000
DTSTAMP:20261015T012701Z
CREATED:20261015T012651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T012701Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Main Club for 2027
DESCRIPTION:What do you want to do\, see or hear about in next year’s activities at the Club? Here’syour chance to make sure it happens! \n\n\n\nWhat places do you want to explore? Who should we invite to inspire us? \n\n\n\nThis is your chance to help shape the calendar — don’t miss it! \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet at the Club’s office (L1\, 74-82 Beaufort St\, Perth – opposite the WA Museum) onSun 22nd November 2026(2pm). \n\n\n\nN.B. If coming please let us know\, and note this number to call from the street so we canadmit you to the building: 9228 2495Unable to attend? Send your ideas to info@wanaturalists.org.au or phone the numberabove. \n\n\n\nTea\, coffee\, and treats will be provided; you may also wish to bring some afterrnoon tea to share. (Phone from the street if you can’t get in and we’ll come down for you.)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/planning-for-main-club-for-2027/
LOCATION:Naturalists’ Club Library\, First Floor 82 Beaufort St.\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9496278;115.8627138
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261129T120000
DTSTAMP:20261020T012823Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB November Excursion - Kwinana Loop Trail
DESCRIPTION:The November excursion will be to part of the Kwinana Loop Trail and coincides with the 2026 Great Southern BioBlitz\,  sightings from the walk may be uploaded to the BioBlitz Project on iNaturalist. Meet at 9:00am at the car park at Pick Flowers Park\, Ebrington Road\, Wellard\, Bring binoculars\, cameras\, drinks and snacks etc.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-november-excursion-kwinana-loop-trail/
LOCATION:Pick Flowers Park\, Wellard\, Ebrington Road\, Wellard\, WA\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Heald":MAILTO:dolphins@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261204T200000
DTSTAMP:20261010T222225Z
CREATED:20261010T222224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T222225Z
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SUMMARY:Social event - Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Club’s annual Christmas get-together at Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre – all members welcome. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a nature walk around the boardwalk (or lakeside if the boardwalk is inaccessible) at 5.15pm\, before a picnic/BBQ and the drawing of the raffle prizes. \n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to bring photos of 2026 activities to share with the group. \n\n\n\nWe also have a nature-themed quiz organised. \n\n\n\nPlease bring: \n\n\n\n\nYour own food and drink\, plus odd house numbers – salad\, even numbers – dessert\, to share.\n\n\n\nItems for the hampers (to be raffled)\n\n\n\nDigital photos of 2025 activities (max. of 10 per person).\n\n\n\nFolding chairs\, side tables; plates & cutlery\n\n\n\nA torch\, mosquito protection\, binoculars\, camera etc.\n\n\n\nYou might also like to wear something with a natural history theme e.g. hat\, scarf or costume.\n\n\n\n\nTea and coffee provided; BBQ facilities available. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/social-event-club-picnic-3/
LOCATION:Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre\, Cnr Flynn and Selby St.\, Wembley\, WA\, 6018\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.928995;115.804879
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260801T025743Z
CREATED:20260801T025743Z
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SUMMARY:Thilo Alexander Krueger will be talking about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism (DRB)
DESCRIPTION:Thilo Alexander Krueger will be talking about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism (DRB) \nNote: no RSVP required.\nCOVID19: Even though restrictions have eased\, we will still encourage members and visitors to take precautions and please do not attend if unwell.\n\nSpeaker:\n\nThilo Alexander Krueger is a Post-Grad student at Curtin Uni.\n\nTopic:\n\n\nThilo will talk about Drosera or Utricularia Pollination Mechanism.\n\n\n\n\nPlus:\n\n\nFocus/ Boffins talk – A member will give a short talk. Rachel and Mike Green will talk about the Striated Pardalotte. \n“Nature road show”. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring items to place on the display table or to send photographs to the MC in advance\, e.g. a sample flower\, an insect\, and so on – anything of natural history interest that has legally been obtained. If you wish to show a photograph\, please email it\, no later than the Wednesday before the meeting\, to our MC for this night\, and she/he will include it on her PowerPoint slides. We have a dedicated email for this purpose natclub@webco.com.au\nThing of the month / Things coming up next month: These two presentations are about things in nature happening this month and things coming up\, so if you have any photos or information\, send them to: natclub@webco.com.au\nDoor prizes: You could also be the lucky winner of a door prize. We make sure there are prizes for both members and visitors.\nRaffle: We will have a great raffle  – please raid your piggy bank for a bit more cash\, $5 for 3 tickets.\n\nTime: Please come at 7.15pm or earlier if you wish\, for a 7.30pm start as we start promptly. We are open from 6.45pm. We finish formal proceedings no later than 9.30pm.\nDonation: All this for only a donation of $3 per person for adult members ($0 for child members)\, and $5 per adult visitor and $1 per visiting child to help with the costs of running the club\, venue hire\, insurance and so on.  We do not have EFTPOS facilities yet.\nEntrance: It is a condition of entry that everyone signs in on arrival\, thank you.\nParking: Free parking right outside.\nWheelchair access: Everything is on one level.\nToilets: Are inside.\nBookings: No bookings required.\nSee you there for a fabulous night.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/thiloalexanderkruegertalkingaboutdrosera/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
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