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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260913T093000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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