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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Whitford Nodes to Mullaloo \nMeet:  Whitford Nodes Park (Hillary’s Beach Park) carpark\, left at 2nd round-about north of Hepburn Rd round-about [UBD map 185\, G16] \nDetails:   The walk is about 7 km along the beach towards Mullaloo for morning tea then back for a swim. Bring morning tea and drinking water.  There are toilets at the meeting point and at Mullaloo. \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 6 December. \nContact:          Jack Moore – Ph 0418643093
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-29/
LOCATION:Whitford Nodes
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251205T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
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SUMMARY:Club Christmas 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 2025 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 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 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.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/club-christmas-picnic/
LOCATION:Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre\, Cnr Flynn and Selby St.\, Wembley\, WA\, 6018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BBQ,Picnic,Social,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="WANats Council":MAILTO:info@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: NSB Golly Walk: Ending our Burns Beach to Fremantle Walk
DESCRIPTION:Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to cancel the walk in November. We will reschedule it for a date in 2026. \n  \nWe will walk from the Old Cable Station at Cottesloe to Rous Head\, Fremantle. \nThis will be the final leg of a journey we began in 2014. Each November we have walked along paths and beaches examining and discussing whatever we come across. We will have accomplished our goal when we reach Café Rous at the beginning of North Mole drive as there is no footpath that goes all the way to the end of North Mole. \nMeet: North end of car park opposite Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave      (Midway between Cottesloe and Leighton Beach) \nTime: 8.00am \nWear Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. \nWe will celebrate our achievements with morning tea at the café.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-golly-walk-ending-our-burns-beach-to-fremantle-walk/
LOCATION:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251123T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251123T080000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251101T084401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T035718Z
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SUMMARY:Erskine Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Location: Erskine Lakes\, Erskine\, Mandurah.Meet: At the end of Southmead Green\, Erskine \n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: Late spring is a great time to view nesting wetland birds such as Darters\, Coots\, Grebes and Cattle Egrets at the lakes. \n\n\n\nBring: Binoculars\, camera\, drinks and snacks\, etc. plus a chair for comfort while enjoying morning tea after the walk. \n\n\n\nContact: for further details.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/erskine-lakes/
LOCATION:Erskine Lakes\, end Southmead Green\, Erskine\, WA\, 6210\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251119T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251020T020215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T035746Z
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SUMMARY:NSB: Nature nearby - Neerabup National Park
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker will be David Wake from Quinns Rocks Environmental Group \nNeerabup is one of a handful of national parks within metropolitan Perth. In this talk\, David will provide an overview of the park’s history\, its natural values and some of the issues affecting this 1\,000ha of bushland in our northern suburbs. David is a member of the Quinns Rocks Environmental Group which helps maintain Neerabup National Park.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-nature-nearby-neerabup-national-park/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St North Beach Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St:geo:115.7599762,-31.8596834
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251101T055411Z
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SUMMARY:General Meeting & AGM
DESCRIPTION:Topic: After the AGM is complete\, Daniel Heald will deliver a presentation on the results of the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025. He will also show photos from the branch’s weekend stay at Narrogin.Time: 7.00 pmSpeaker: Daniel HealdVenue: \n\n\n\n\n\nContact: for further information
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251114T191500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
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SUMMARY:"The Crazy Bushman" talking about turtles
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ian Barlow – The Crazy Bushman (AKA the Turtle Man of Perth); Wildlife Photographer\, Educator & Citizen Scientist \nTopic: Freshwater Turtles: “Showcasing species in need” \n    \nIan will be providing a general information session about the South-western Snake-necked turtle (Chelodina oblonga). The information that he will be presenting comes from the results of his observations of oblong turtles in the wild and the threats and obstacles they face in an ever-changing environment\, due to urbanisation and climate change. \nIan will also have all his educational resources on display as well as information about the 1 Million Turtles project whom he volunteers with\, and the TurtleSAT app\, used to contribute to the national citizen science project. This initiative is to help raise awareness and reveal the mysteries surrounding our freshwater turtles. Ian will have preserved specimens on display that will be safe to handle. \nThe aim of the session is to not only raise awareness about our local turtles and also get members of the community to be involved by asking questions or see how they can be involved by doing their small part towards effective conservation! \nPlus: \n\nFocus talk – A member or visitor will give an 8 minute focus 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 been legally 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: drbchair@wanaturalists.org.au\nExcursions/citizen science/conservation: information on what’s coming up.\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. Donations of food for the post-meeting supper are welcome. \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. Payment direct to bank account by EFT is welcome. \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. No RSVP required. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-the-crazy-bushman-talking-about-turtles/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251108T004453Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Main Club for 2026
DESCRIPTION:We want your ideas for next year’s speakers and excursions! \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) onSat 8th November 2025(10am – 2pm). \n\n\n\nTea\, coffee\, and treats will be provided; you may also wish to bring some lunch to share. (Phone from the street if you can’t get in and we’ll come down for you.) \n\n\n\nPLUS Optional  ( 2-3.30 pm )  Discover the Power of AI \n\n\n\nCurious about Artificial Intelligence and how it can support our WA Naturalists’ work?   \n\n\n\nJoin us after the planning event for a hands-on AI Workshop for Volunteers! Bring along your laptop or mobile phone. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re tech-savvy or just starting out\, this session will explore how AI tools can boost outreach\, streamline tasks\, and spark creativity in your projects. \n\n\n\nSubash Mahat\, a Post Graduate Engineering Student at UWA\, will attend to answer your questions.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/planning-for-main-club-for-2026/
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:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251015T013306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T035920Z
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SUMMARY:WA leads the pack: The natural history of Western Australia’s islands\, and comparisons with other islands of Australia.
DESCRIPTION:There are about 3500 islands in WA\, which is more than any other Australian jurisdiction. All are in\npublic ownership\, and almost all south of the Kimberley are managed by a single government\nagency\, and almost all Kimberley islands are held under native title. This is a situation unique in the world.\nPresenters Andrew Burbidge and Ian Abbott’s lecture is arranged in two parts. First\, how islands differ from the mainland; why\nthey are interesting; a brief account of some biological curiosities; and an outline of the natural\nfactors that have led to changes in insular biotas. The second part is about nature conservation on\nislands\, with a focus on WA\, and impacts of invasive species on native mammals; the management\nactions taken to minimise extinctions on islands\, and the role of islands in conserving species that\nare threatened on mainland Australia. \nDr. Andrew A Burbidge AO\nAndrew is a conservation biologist who worked for state government conservation agencies for 33\nyears and has since been continuing this work. His main research areas include/included biological\nsurvey and conservation reserve design and acquisition; island survey\, biosecurity and\nmanagement; control of invasive species; Aboriginal oral history of mammals and fire; and\nthreatened species conservation\, especially mammals.\nAndrew is chair of the WA Threatened Species Scientific Committee and the Barrow Island Gorgon\nGas Development Quarantine Expert Panel. \nIan Abbott spent most of his career as a research scientist in the WA Public Service (1979-2014).\nSince retiring he has continued some of this work and ventured into new subjects. These include\nisland and mainland ecology and evolution in WA and beyond; ecological study of Jarrah\, Banksia\ngrandis\, and the forest avifauna; Noongar fire regimes and their names for bird and mammal\nspecies; and mammal extinction in WA. \nBoth presenters are widely published. \nThere will also be a focus talk from Daniel Heald on fossil insects. And Paul Doughty will talk to us about the upcoming FrogID Week (Nov 7-16). \nMeeting begins at 7.30pm at the Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre\, University of Western Australia. Parking is available at Clifton St entrance to the campus*  All are welcome to attend\, and a donation of $3 for members or $5 for guests. EFT available. \n*Please note no parking currently available at Gordon Street entrance; drive around to Clifton St.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-leads-the-pack-the-natural-history-of-western-australias-islands-and-comparisons-with-other-islands-of-australia/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251013T070348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132410Z
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SUMMARY:Bold Park: join us for a relaxed Sunday morning walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and join a relaxed walk around Bold Park while looking for some of the wildflowers and animals typical for this time of year – the Noongar season of Kambarang – in urban bushlands.\nBold Park is the largest patch of remnant bushland on Perth’s Swan Coastal Plain. It is home to over 300 species of native plants\, 90 birds\, 30 reptiles\, and numerous other animals. The park is managed by the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) with the Friends of Bold Park Bushland being active supporters in the conservation of the park.\nIn early November we can expect to see the large flowers of the balga and slender banksia\, which will be attracting honeyeaters and insects\, including flower wasps and butterflies. Birds will be busy catching these insects\, including the beautiful rainbow bee-eaters which nest in the sandy soil of the park. We may also see lizards\, like shingleback skinks\, sunning themselves in the early morning rays.\nMeet at the Camel Lake carpark\, at the southern end of Perry Lakes Drive. Additional parking is available across the road at Perry Lakes Reserve. The walk will be approximately 3.5km long\, including some moderately steep uphill sections\, but we’ll be stopping frequently to check out the flowers and animals. Wear good walking shoes\, bring water to drink\, and dress for the forecast weather.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/bold-park-join-us-for-a-relaxed-sunday-morning-walk/
LOCATION:Bold Park\, Bold Park\, Perry Lakes Drive\, Floreat\, WA\, 6015\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk,Weekend Nature Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.947964;115.780535
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251007T004113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T020646Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Riverside Gardens through Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary\, Bayswater Urban Forrest and return. \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 25 October. \nContact:      Haydee Adel Ph 0405244900
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-28/
LOCATION:Bayswater
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250919T030905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T032229Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB Field Excursion - Port Kennedy Scientific Park (for Great Southern BioBlitz 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Our visit to the reserve coincides with the Great Southern BioBlitz 2025. A specific project will be set up in iNaturalist\, underneath the umbrella GSB 2025 Project\, to capture our sightings from the day. This is a great opportunity to highlight the biodiversity of this reserve\, which is a Ramsar wetland of international significance
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-field-excursion-port-kennedy-scientific-park-for-great-southern-bioblitz-2025/
LOCATION:Port Kennedy Scientific Park\, Car Park at the end of Port Kennedy Drive (west of Warnbro Sound Avenue)\,\, Port Kennedy\, WA
CATEGORIES:Bioblitz,Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251001T052732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T052929Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Gnangara North¦GOLLY Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet: End of Heritage Terrace\, Gnangara (Remember to use Ocean Reef Rd not Alexander Dr – from Ocean Reef Rd\, turn North into Sydney Rd\, then Right into Lorian Rd then Right into Heritage Tce). \n\n\n\nDetails: During our Golly walk along the eastern side of Lake Gnangara in July we met a walker who recommended we visit the north end of the lake. So we have decided to do it. Again we will have a mix of banksia woodland\, hopefully with lots of orchids\, and lacustrine wetlands. \n\n\n\nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring picnic lunch and chairs. \n\n\n\nContact: Don Poynton
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/lake-gnangara-north-golly-walk/
LOCATION:Lake Gnangara\, Alexander Dr\, Gnangara\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250919T025626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T023630Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB October General Meeting - Little Penguins
DESCRIPTION:Penguin Island’s Little Penguins are in trouble – their population has plummeted by more than 94%\, leaving just over 100 birds. Without immediate action\, we could lose them forever. \nLocal scientist Erin will share: \n\nThe story behind the dramatic decline — and why it matters\nThe biggest threats our penguins face at sea and on land\nInnovative conservation projects giving them a fighting chance\nPractical ways you can help protect them.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-october-general-meeting-little-penguins/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
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SUMMARY:Yunderup Bat Survey
DESCRIPTION:It is time again to go to Coolenup Island to continue with our monitoring efforts from the comforts of our field studies centre. Club members have been carrying out flora and fauna surveys on this island since 1967. \n\n\n\n\nYunderup Field Studies Centre \n\n\n\n\nThis weekend we will carry out flora and fauna surveys on the island\, including a survey of bats with Ry Beaver. We will go on a night stalk on Friday and Saturday night to listen for\, and record bats so bring a head torch. The following mornings we will analyse our recordings. \n\n\n\n\nGoulds Wattled Bat \n\n\n\nMeet: at South Yunderup Jetty 11 am on Friday 17 October or 10 am on Saturday the 18th. Other arrangements can be made on request. Club members are welcome to come for one or both days. Note there is no transport off the island after 5pm. \n\n\n\nBring: Members and visitors staying overnight need to bring bedding/sleeping bag and pillowcase\, food and drinks\, mosquito repellent\, camera\, head torch or flash light\, etc. \n\n\n\nRSVP required: Please RSVP through our website if you intend to stay overnight or come along for one day (Saturday). Up to 8 people can sleep at the field studies centre (3 rooms with 2 bunk beds each: 4 beds are reserved for the 2 excursion leaders and 2 care-takers). There is a 4-ring hotplate to cook meals\, and a fridge. \n\n\n\nCosts: day visit free for members\, $5 for visitors\, members $10 p/n for overnight stay\, visitors $15 p/n (to assist with ongoing expenses).
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/yunderup-bat-survey/
LOCATION:Yunderup Field Station\, Young Road Jetty\, South Yunderup\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
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SUMMARY:NSB OCTOBER MEETING : Bacteria as Superheroes in the fight against plastic pollution
DESCRIPTION:Anna Faber \, PhD Candidate\, UWA\n\nAnna teaches the fastest bacterium in the world to eat PET plastic.\n\nTogether with UWA colleagues\, she also harvests bacterial fat as a biodegradable plastic alternative.\n\nBe fascinated by synthetic biology turning marine bacteria into the superheroes we need in the fight against plastic pollution.\n\n(Photo: Anna Faber)\n\nThis is the presentation that was cancelled in August following the collapse of the HEC ceiling.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-plastic-free-july-in-august-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:20251012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20251007T003719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021126Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Bushwalking Group
DESCRIPTION:Shelley Beach Park \nMeet: UBD page 309\,  L13\, South Side of Riverton Bridge.  Parking SE corner. \nDetails:       Easy walk along Riverton Driver\, under Shelley Bridge to Wadjup Point then onto Prisoners Point. About 6 km return. \nReturn same route for a share lunch as this is the last winter walk at near playground or selected on walk. Bring a plate of finger food if you would like to stay 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 11 October. \nContact       Sylvia Hodgkinson 0421 510 739
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-bushwalking-group-27/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251011T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250909T054100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021200Z
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SUMMARY:Wildflower Identification with Author  Penny Hussey  at Hawkevale Bushland\, High Wycombe
DESCRIPTION:Hawkevale Bushland is situated in the Perth foothills\, near the corner of Kalamunda Road and the Roe Highway\, in the High Wycombe area. \nHawkevale Bushland had already been recognised as containing one of the three most threatened plant communities remaining on the Swan Coastal Plain. There has been a DEP recommendation that 20 hectares – the best bush areas – need to be conserved to maintain their environmental value. \nThe reserve lies at the north-east corner of the built-up area\, adjacent to Roe Highway.\nWe will enter the reserve at the south-east gate.  Turn north off Kalamunda Road onto Hawkevale Road.  Follow it to a T-junction\, with the reserve fence ahead.  Turn east onto Buttercup Crescent\, park on the verge where the road makes an abrupt turn south.\n \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wildflower-identification-with-penny-hussey-oam-at-hawkevale-bushland-high-wycombe-2/
LOCATION:WA
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251010T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250705T022240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T023709Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Mike Robinson & Carmel Ballinger on conservation of Upper Lesmurdie Falls
DESCRIPTION:Mike Robinson and Carmel Ballinger from the Friends of Upper Lesmurdie Falls will talk will be about the work that the Friends group has done in Upper Lesmurdie Falls\, with photos of the changes that have been achieved. \nMike and Rachel Green led an excursion to the area in September and have made the following observations: \nRed-tailed Black Cockatoos\, Grey Fantails\, Australian Ring-neck Parrots\, Striated Pardalotes and more have been seen nesting in the area.\n\nIt is a pretty area\, predominantly Marri and Jarrah woodland with typical understorey. Unfortunately there have been quite a few vegetation deaths in the heatwaves but the birds continue and there are dense sets of reeds along some sections of the brook.\n\nThe area is looked after by a superb and very active group: The Friends of Upper Lesmurdie Falls\, who are weeding the area\, propagating plants to rehabilitate the bush\, and adding facilities. They provide seating at key points along the walk as well as signage explaining some of the indigenous perspective on the natural history.\nPlus: \n\nKids’ talk – one of our younger members will be giving a 5-minute talk.\nBoffins talk – A member will give an 8-minute “Boffins” talk. DRB members Mike and Rachel Green will be talking and showing some photos of Rainbow Bee-eaters. \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\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. \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 a fabulous night. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/drb-presents-mike-robinson-and-carmel-ballinger-talking-about-upper-lesmurdie-falls/
LOCATION:Kalamunda Community Centre\, Kalamunda Community Centre\, end of Crescent Rd\, Off Mundaring Weir Road\,\, Kalamunda\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Bradley Cox":MAILTO:bradleywcox@outlook.com
GEO:-31.971941;116.0655086
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251003T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250917T025005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T023729Z
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SUMMARY:Jasper Dean -  An insect enthusiast's guide to public speaking
DESCRIPTION:Join Jasper as he delivers an entomological anthology style talk detailing topics of Katydid comparisons\, Odonatan inventions\, metamorphic memories and other such insect musings.\nJasper Dean is the current Secretary of the WA Insect Study Society. He is currently studying Conservation Biology and English Literature (double major) at UWA.\n\nThe photos show (1) a leaf katydid in Jasper’s backyard and (2) a dragonfly naiad from the Wildlife Show last year\, both photographed by Jasper.\n\nThis main talk will be followed by a short focus from recent Serventy Award winner\, Brodie O’Breza on their special interest in marine science.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/jasper-dean-katydid-comparisons/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
GEO:-31.9766531;115.8125013
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hew Roberts LT Nedlands Lecture Theatre Clifton St. Nedlands;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.:geo:115.8125013,-31.9766531
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250928T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250928T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250913T032334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021318Z
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SUMMARY:WA Nats Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:Pickering Brook \nMeet:          At the end of Bracken Rd in Pickering Brook. Turn right at the T junction at the end of the road and park at the roadside. [UBD map 316\, A12]. \nDetails:       The walk is about 10 km along good bush paths with some hills in open woodland. Wear clothes appropriate to the weather (i.e. hat / rainwear) and suitable footwear.  Bring morning tea\, lunch and drinking water.  Afternoon tea/coffee back at the cars\, if you want to stay. \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 27 September. \nContact:      Lutz Elber   Ph 0437 141 299
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-nats-walking-group/
LOCATION:Pickering Brook\, end of Bracken Rd.\, Pickering Brook\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
GEO:-32.027098;116.15336
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250820T022832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021442Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB September Excursion - Long Weekend Visit to the Narrogin Region
DESCRIPTION:Long weekend visit to the Narrogin Area taking in Dryandra Woodland NP\, Yilliminning Rock Reserve\, Foxes Lair plus other spots if time permits. The visit is timed to spot spring flowering plants\, including orchids\, birds and other native fauna\, reptiles and invertebrates. \nNote: Attendees should book their own accommodation or camping arrangements. Meet at `The Old Mill Dam( near Lion Village\, Dryandra Woodland NP) for lunch on the 27th Sept. Organiser Chris Punter can be contacted via krmb@wanaturalists.org.au
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-september-excursion-long-weekend-visit-to-the-narrogin-region/
LOCATION:Narrogin Region\, Narrogin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250702T052619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021408Z
UID:10000635-1758700800-1758733200@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Old North Road Stock Route: All-Day Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Join the All-Day Excursion visiting parts of the Old North Road Stock Route. \nMeet at the Henderson Environment Centre at 8am for an introduction and short walk in Star Swamp before we visit several reserves and other areas of interest on our way to the Old North Road Stock Route Walk Trail at Wanerie. Distance one-way is approx. 90km. \nWe will stop at the Gingin Gravity Discovery Centre for morning tea (cafe available). Please bring a picnic lunch and chairs. \nPlease register your attendance or queries by providing name\, email and phone number to \nnatsnorthernbranch@gmail.com \nAlso as we will be carpooling\, please advise whether you prefer to drive and take passengers ( number) or be a passenger.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/old-north-road-stock-route-all-day-excursion/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St North Beach Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St:geo:115.7599762,-31.8596834
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250820T022840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021843Z
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SUMMARY:KRMB September General Meeting - Daniel Heald will deliver a presentation on Protozoans
DESCRIPTION:At the September General Meeting Daniel Heald will deliver a presentation on Protozoans. Protozoans are defined as ‘a single-celled microscopic animal of a group of phyla of the kingdom Protista\, such as an amoeba\, flagellate\, ciliate\, or sporozoan‘.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/krmb-september-general-meeting-daniel-heald-will-deliver-a-presentation-on-protozoans/
LOCATION:Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre\, 49 Safety Bay Road\, Peron\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
GEO:-32.28319;115.7106583
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Naragebup Rockingham Environment Centre 49 Safety Bay Road Peron WA Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=49 Safety Bay Road:geo:115.7106583,-32.28319
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250920T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250311T084654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T061049Z
UID:10000577-1758358800-1758411000@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Bird-watching at Lesmurdie Brook with the Darling Range Branch. Leaders: Rachel & Mike Green
DESCRIPTION:Excursion Timing: 9.30am start -11am finish.\n\nExcursion Meeting Place: We will meet at the very top car park on Falls Road\, the FIRST car park as you drive down Falls Road from Lesmurdie. It is called Terrace Carpark on Google maps. If you have reached the Falls\, you have gone too far. Look for the DRB Nats signs.\n \nPlease note there are no toilet facilities on the walk\, but there are some close to the Falls. Bring your binoculars and wear solid footwear.\n\n\nLeaders: Renowned naturalists Rachel and Mike Green.\nThis will be a bird-watching excursion around the Upper Lesmurdie Brook. The leaders have been conducting a bird survey over the past year around the brook.\n\nThe walk is relatively easy but it is a gravel path and sometimes uneven\, so not accessible for wheelchairs. There is one very short steep section; the rest is relatively flat. There will be water in the brook and some of the local birds will be nesting. Red-tailed Black Cockatoos\, Grey Fantails\, Australian Ring-neck Parrots\, Striated Pardalotes and others have been seen nesting in the area during the survey period.\n\nPlease bring your own water as there is none on site. Toilets are available further down the road\, and there are BBQ tables for lunch. Note the weather\, and bring suitable footwear and clothing.\nBinoculars\, and a pen and paper to record sightings may be useful. Mobile phone reception is variable.\n\nPlease note there are only 20 places available.\n\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/birds-of-lesmurdie-brook/
LOCATION:Lesmurdie falls ( Upper  carpark)\, WA\, 6076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250917T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250830T090740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021551Z
UID:10000656-1758137400-1758144600@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:NSB: Shark Hazard Mitigation Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Michael Burke\, Shark Response Unit Manager\, DPIRD \nMichael will discuss the range of tools and actions used to help keep ocean users and coastal communities as safe as possible. Bring your mobile phone and learn how to use the SharkSmart WA app. \nPhoto: DPIRD
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-shark-hazard-mitigation-strategy/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henderson Environmental Centre Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St North Beach Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St:geo:115.7599762,-31.8596834
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250916T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250831T093610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T093619Z
UID:10000657-1758009600-1758128400@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:WA Better by Nature
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION IN WA SYMPOSIUM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOver two days\, the Building Private Land Conservation in WA symposium will bring together experts\, leaders and local landholders from across Australia who work and care about better conservation outcomes in WA. \n\n\n\nTopics will include: \n\n\n\n\nOpportunities to revitalise WA’s existing conservation covenanting and stewardship program.\n\n\n\nLong-term\, co-investment funding models for protected areas.\n\n\n\nInnovative strategies for new private land conservation prospects in WA\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 16th September – Wednesday\, 17th September 2025 \n\n\n\nLocation: WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle/Walyalup
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/wa-better-by-nature/
LOCATION:Western Australian Maritime Museum\, Victoria Quay\, Fremantle\, Australia
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GEO:-32.0449829;115.751527
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Western Australian Maritime Museum Victoria Quay Fremantle Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Victoria Quay:geo:115.751527,-32.0449829
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20250901T093502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T022007Z
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SUMMARY:Walk around Bold Park 10-12pm
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO BAD WEATHER FORECAST & LACK OF EVENT LEADER\, THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MONTH. \nJoin members of the WA Naturalists’ Club for a self-directed walk around the grounds of  Bold Park. \nMeet outside 10 am at the Ecology Centre 165 Perry Lakes Dr\, City Beach. \nPossum Walk usually has a few patches of orchids close to the path\, and the Camel Lake & Tuart Loops have the best quality bushland and therefore seem to have the most wildlife. \nPlease bring a phone with the iNaturalist app on it to record your sightings.  If you have past surveys\, bring them along to show guests. Wear clothing and shoes suitable for the weather\, and consider wearing a Hat and sunglasses if the weather is hot. As there is no access to the Centre\, please bring along any food and drinks you would like to have for the 2 hours at the park. Steve Lofthouse ( Past President ) is available to answer questions after 11.15  am \nContact and Leader TBC closer to the date. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/walk-around-bold-park-10-12pm/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Weekend Nature Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032239
CREATED:20241215T010032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021637Z
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SUMMARY:DRB Presents: Courtney Butterworth - Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Response
DESCRIPTION:DRB Presents: Courtney Butterworth – Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Response \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: \nCourtney Butterworth \nTopic: \n \nPolyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Response \nPolyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB\, Euwallacea fornicatus) is a small beetle native to Southeast Asia that tunnels into the trunks\, stems and branches of trees and plants. \nThis beetle is highly invasive and attacks a wide range of plant species\, with over 500 documented globally to have been affected. \nDPIRD is responding to a detection of this invasive pest in the Perth metropolitan area and has implemented a Quarantine Area (QA). This restriction aims to prevent the spread of the pest by limiting the movement of wood and plant materials. \nFor more information see: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/borer \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. DRB Member Diana Papenfus will be giving a 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/borer/
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:20250905T193000
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SUMMARY:Long May They Grace our Skies - Black Cockatoo Research and Conservation 
DESCRIPTION:Main Club Meeting Hew Roberts Lecture Theatre\, UWA\, Clifton Street Nedlands \n\nMurdoch University’s Black Cockatoo Conservation Management research team has been undertaking research on Western Australia’s black cockatoos over the last 18 years. The health research on Carnaby’s cockatoos aims to better understand the potential role of disease as a threatening process for this species. Over the last 12 years\, the research team has been tracking all three species of black cockatoos using GPS and ARGOS satellite telemetry\, which enables the team to obtain flock movement\, behavioural and ecological data across different spatial scales. The talk will discuss the team’s research on black cockatoos\, as well as the applications of the findings of this research to the Keep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever project\, a large-scale community engagement project support by Lotterywest from 2022-2024.\n\nProfessor Kris Warren from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Murdoch University has worked in the field of wildlife\, zoological and conservation medicine for over 20 years. Staff and students in the Conservation Medicine Program undertake research on the health of threatened wildlife species within ecological contexts\, throughout Australia and internationally\, in order to assist recovery efforts to conserve these species. Professor Warren was appointed as a Diplomate of the European College of Zoological Medicine in the Specialty of Wildlife Population Health in 2011\, and as a Member of the Zoological Parks Authority Board for Perth Zoo in 2022.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/long-may-they-grace-our-skies-black-cockatoo-research-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Hew Roberts LT\, Nedlands Lecture Theatre\, Clifton St.\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Quinn":MAILTO:vp@wanaturalists.org.au
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