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SUMMARY:Golly Walk¦Ending our Burns Beach to Fremantle Walk
DESCRIPTION:Old Cable Station to North Mole (about 3km) \n\n\n\nMeet: North end of car park opposite Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave \n\n\n\n(Midway between Cottesloe and Leighton Beach) \n\n\n\nTime: 8.00am \n\n\n\nDetails: This will be the final leg of a journey we began in 2014. Each year we have walked along paths and beaches examining and discussing whatever we came 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. \n\n\n\nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. We will celebrate our achievements with morning tea at the café. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2026 \nGOLLY WALK: Ending our Burns Beach to Fremantle Walk. \nLocation: Old Cable Station to North Mole (about 3km) \nMeet: North end of car park opposite Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave \n(Midway between Cottesloe and Leighton Beach) \nTime: 8.00am \nDetails: This will be the final leg of a journey we began in 2014. Each year we have walked along paths and beaches examining and discussing whatever we came 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. \nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. We will celebrate our achievements with morning tea at the café. \nContact: Don Poynton 0419 460 301 \nBooking: Not required. \nWe will arrange for cars to take us back to where we started the (morning’s) walk.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk%c2%a6ending-our-burns-beach-to-fremantle-walk/
LOCATION:Beehive Montessori School\, Curtin Ave\, 2 Curtin Ave\, Mosman Park\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20260301T021729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T023044Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Research Within the Arid Zones of Western Australia after Rediscovering a Critical Endangered Species
DESCRIPTION:Note our March to June meetings will not be held at the HEC due to ongoing maintenance. Instead\, we will meet on the third Tuesday at the North Beach Tennis Club\, 7B Kitchener St\, North Beach. \n\n\n\nNight Parrot by Bruce Greatwich 2017 \n\n\n\n\nOur speaker tonight is Neil Hamilton (Ghost Bird Consultancy) \n\n\n\nFor nearly 30 years\, Neil has devoted his career to caring for\, studying\, and protecting Australia’s unique birdlife and native fauna. His recent research has centred on the elusive Night Parrot\, combining fieldwork\, conservation\, and habitat protection in some of the country’s most remote landscapes.Ghost Bird Consultancy continued with the Ghost Bird Volunteer research teams\, along with researchers from Curtin University\, support Martu community\, pastoralists\, consultants\, and the Museum of Western Australia\, to investigate the identified area/s where the Night Parrot has been located in WA.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/biodiversity-research-within-the-arid-zones-of-western-australia-after-rediscovering-a-critical-endangered-species/
LOCATION:North Beach Tennis Club\, 7B Kitchener St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20251020T020900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T051010Z
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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/
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
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:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20250702T052619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T021408Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250827T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250827T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
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SUMMARY:Warwick Bushland¦NSB Golly Walk
DESCRIPTION:Warwick Conservation Reserve bursts into colour in Late Winter- Early Spring. \nWe will take one of the walk trails looking for some of the many species of orchids and other native plants that can be found in the reserve. \nMeet in the Bowling Club car park\, opposite the High School\, Lloyd St\, Warwick. (Note this is south of the Stadium car park) \nPhoto Montage: Mark Brundrett.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-golly-walk-warwick-bushland/
LOCATION:Warwick Bushland\, Lloyd drive\, Warwick\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250723T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20250618T074808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T052513Z
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SUMMARY:NSB Golly Walk: Lake Gnangara
DESCRIPTION:  \nLake Gnangara is the most southerly of the Wanneroo wetlands. The surrounding terrain consists of low dunes and undulating sand plains. Over the last few decades\, extraction of water from the Gnangara Mound has resulted in a significant reduction of the areal extent of the lake. \nOur walk will take us along the eastern side where we will walk through Banksia Woodland and return beside Fringing Melaleuca Wetlands. Hopefully we will find orchids in flower and with the recent rain there is water in the lake and waterfowl. \nApprox 3km return. \nIf time permits we will visit nearby Tuscan Park\, a little hidden gem as the riparian vegetation is quite dense. Rainbow Bee Eaters nest there in summer and some amazing orchids can be found over spring. \nMeet:   Lake Gnangara Car Park at the northern end of Alexander Drive\, 400m from turn off at Gnangara Road. \nBring:  Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.  Note there are no toilets on site. Bring morning tea. \nPhoto: Lake Gnangara 17 June 2025. Sasha Poli.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-golly-walk-lake-gnangara/
LOCATION:Lake Gnangara\, Alexander Dr\, Gnangara\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250625T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20250516T082141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T022405Z
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SUMMARY:NSB  Golly Walk : Lake Joondalup's Hidden Treasures
DESCRIPTION:Our walk will take us through important Banksia Woodland\, pine forest and along the northeast edge of Lake Joondalup. This area has one of the largest remaining stands of Swamp Banksia (Banksia littoralis)\, a species which once surrounded most of Perth’s wetlands. It will be peak flowering season when we visit. We will also have the opportunity to see many waterfowl and probably both white and red-tailed cockatoos as well as some raptors over the lake and many small birds in the bushland. \nBring:  Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.  Note there are no toilets on site. Bring morning tea. \nPhoto Credit: iNaturalist
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-golly-walk-lake-joondalups-hidden-treasures/
LOCATION:Donnelly Park\, Wanneroo\, via Wanneroo Rd\, Renner Cir and Turnwood Vista\, Wanneroo\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250507T235959
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20250405T012303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T021729Z
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SUMMARY:NOTLEY LATE EASTER CAMP 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  Thursday 1 May – Wednesday 7 May \nA deposit of $100 is required to save your place and once the final number of attendees is known (a week before commencement) we will advise you of the remaining amount to pay. \nPay deposit via Humanitix. \nVenue: Wellington Forest and Collie region \nActivities: Wellington Discovery Forest Centre – Potters Gorge – Wyvern Road Nature Reserve – Coalfields Museum – Westralian Conservation Park – Harris Dam – Harris River Winery. Guided Tour of Collie Mural Trail featuring Flora and Fauna\, Wildflowers – Birds – Fungi – Snails – Ring-tailed Possums. \nAccommodation: Our accommodation for the 6 nights will be the Wellington Forest Cottages and Conference Centre\, situated 31 km southwest of Collie. https://wfccc.com.au/cottages/ \nWe have reserved 4 cottages. Three with inside toilet\, one with outside toilet.\nEach cottage has 3 bedrooms:\n– Master bedroom has 1 double and 1 single bed\n– Bedroom 2 has 3 single beds (no bunk beds)\n– Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds \nOptions: stay 6 nights or weekend only (2-3 nights). We will do our best to accommodate your request for a single room but cannot guarantee. Move in from 2pm on Thursday 1 May. Depart by 10am Wednesday 7 May. \nThe final cost per person can only be determined once we know the final number of attendees\, but we estimate $60-$65 per person per night. \nWhat’s included in the cost\n– Accommodation\n– Use of Conference Centre\n– Guided tour of Collie Murals and Arboretum \nWhat’s not included\n– Entry to Collie Coalfields Museum\n– Hire of canoes/kayaks \nNon-members are welcome but will be charged an extra $75 or they can spend the same amount and join the Club. \nBring: your own bedding- sheets\, blankets\, pillow case and towels\, as well as food. We will make a couple of visits to Collie where you will be able to restock. \nContact: Don Poynton for any questions and further information. If you have a medical condition we should be aware of please provide information directly to the organizer at natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/advance-notice-notley-late-easter-camp-2/
LOCATION:Wellington Forest\, Collie\, WA\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20250221T065656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T070445Z
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SUMMARY:BEACHCOMB AND SNORKEL : ILUKA BEACH
DESCRIPTION:NSB’s annual Beachcomb and Snorkel will be a month later than usual due to the re-enactment of our first walk in 1985 taking precedent in March. \nHowever\, given the sea temperature was 2-3 degrees above the norm for summer we should still be able to get into and out of the water without turning into icebergs. \nIf the weather is not conducive to a swim we will take a walk along the coastal path. Either way the coffee van will be waiting for us.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/beachcomb-and-snorkel/
LOCATION:Iluka Foreshore Park\, Iluka Foreshore Park\, Burns Beach Rd\, Iluka\, Western Australia\, 6028\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.7422099;115.7243366
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20250221T061942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T012157Z
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SUMMARY:NSB's Re-enactment of First Excursion : Lake Joondalup
DESCRIPTION:The Wanneroo and District Branch held its first excursion on 31 March 1985. It was to Neil Hawkins Park. Not long after\, Noelene Goodsell\, wife of the inaugural president\, used her position as a school teacher to involve the Wanneroo Primary School in planning a Nature Trail along the shore of Lake Joondalup. \nOur re-enactment will take us from the park to the Yellagonga Scenic Lookout and beyond. There won’t be too many wildflowers but hopefully lots of birds and maybe a turtle or two. \nPrize for anyone in early 1980s dress. Guys\, how quickly can you grow a mullet! \nComfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. Bring morning tea. \nThere is an added bonus – Neil Hawkins Park is the venue for a special installation during the Joondalup Festival – come along\, listen and learn. \n(Photo: Gary Tate)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-re-enactment-of-first-excursion/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20241130T083506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T083910Z
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SUMMARY:NSB AGM and PHOTO COMPETITION 2024
DESCRIPTION:All members of the Club are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Northern Suburbs Branch of the Western Australian Naturalists’  Club Inc. \n\n\n\nAgenda. \n\n\n\n\nConfirmation of the minutes of the 2023 AGM\n\n\n\nChairman’s Report\n\n\n\nTreasurer’s Report\n\n\n\nElection of Office Bearers and Committee for 2024\n\n\n\nAny Other Business.\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will be followed by our annual photo competition. \n\n\n\nCategories \n\n\n\n\nFlora\, \n\n\n\nFauna\, \n\n\n\nLand or Marinescape\, \n\n\n\nIn My Backyard\n\n\n\n\nConditions of Entry: \n\n\n\n\nmembers only\n\n\n\nmax 4 photos per member (can be multiple entries in the same category)\n\n\n\nmust have been taken in 2024\n\n\n\nwinner of each category by popular vote\n\n\n\n\nPlease send digital copies to Graham at:  natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com by Monday 16 December. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-agm-and-photo-competition-2024/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meeting,General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241127T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20241020T072739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T111535Z
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SUMMARY:GOLLY WALK: CONTINUING OUR BURNS BEACH TO FREMANTLE RAMBLE
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Muderup Rocks. Town of Cottesloe \nThis year we will depart from the norm and skip the couple of kilometres that would have taken us from Swanbourne to Cottesloe. Instead we will start our walk at Muderup Rocks at the southern end of Cottesloe Beach and walk to the beach opposite the Old Cable Station \nOur guides will be Sue Conlan from Friends of Mosman Park Bushland and Mike Gregson from the Naturalists’ Club. We will start by observing some of the geological features of the rocks and learning the significance of the rocks to the Noongar people. Further along the beach we can explore the beach wrack and look for the osprey and other birds that frequent the area. Mike will also point out the spot on the reef where he has seen a sea horse. Our walk will conclude with a talk about the history of the old cable station.  From there we will organise a shuttle back to our starting point and then drive to the Secret Garden for morning tea. \nOur meeting place will be the lawn opposite the western end of Forrest St\, Cottesloe. \nThe walk will be a mixture of walking on the beach and on made footpaths.  Please note there are no toilets along the way. As this is our last walk of the year please bring a plate to share. \nWe are almost in sight of the finish line! Just a couple of more years and we will be there.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-continuing-our-burns-beach-to-fremantle-ramble/
LOCATION:Cottesloe\, opposite Forrest St
CATEGORIES:Excursion,GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240916T054450Z
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SUMMARY:GOLLY WALK-JOONDAKAMMER: A CABINET OF CURIOSITY FOR JOONDALUP
DESCRIPTION:Our excursion today will highlight the natural history of the City of Joondalup in a most unusual way. After a short walk from Neil Hawkins Park through the bushland of Lakeside Park and Centennial Park we will visit the Joondalup library for a personal explanation by Dr Perditta (Perdy) Phillips of her Joondakammer. \nPerdy\, the daughter of Club stalwart\, Margaret Larke\, created Joondakammer: A cabinet of curiosity for Joondalup\, after being awarded the City’s major Visual Arts Commission in 2022. \n Her work was inspired by early museums that housed artefact collections in cabinets of curiosity or Wunderkammer\, which inspired the content and name of the new artwork. \nThe artwork consists of a wooden cabinet\, complete with abalone shell inlays and filled with specimens found from the Joondalup region\, including pinecones\, nuts\, feathers\, bones\, soil and other objects including a xylotheque. What’s a xylotheque? Join us to find out. \n“It is a true museum for Joondalup\,” the artist said. “I visited many parks and areas where natural lives still carry on – from beaches and sand dunes to bushland and the swampy shores of Lake Joondalup”. \nWe will have refreshments at a local patisserie before returning to our vehicles.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-joondakammer-a-cabinet-of-curiosity-for-joondalup/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.743259;115.7787
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240818T064324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T095934Z
UID:10000535-1727251200-1727258400@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:UPDATE-GOLLY WALK:  YABEROO-BUDJARA HERITAGE TRAIL\, NEERABUP
DESCRIPTION:AFTER OUR WALK WE WILL DRIVE TO THE BUSH BLOCK OWNED BY THE LATE JOHANNA AND ALAN NOTLEY FOR MORNING TEA.  \nMIA (MIRIAM) WILL SHOW US AROUND THE BLOCKS WHERE THERE ARE LOTS OF NATIVES IN FLOWER. MAY ALSO BE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW A SHOW OF ENAMEL ORCHIDS  \nApprox. 3km walk in the Neerabup National Park taking in the 10th Light Horse Heritage Trail and part of the Yaberoo- Budjara Heritage Trail. A different area to the one in the national park we walked last year. \nThe landscape features limestone caprock and a diverse plant life. Jarrah and tuart woodlands stand alongside open banksia\, mallee\, hakea and dryandra heathlands. Flowering plants in the park at this time of year include kangaroo paws\, native buttercups and native wisteria. Should be orchids as we are a month later than last year. \nhttps://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/downloads/file/1079/10th_light_horse_trail_brochure \nMeet at 10th Light Horse Heritage Trail car park. Look for turn off on West side of Wanneroo Rd\, 450m north of Neerabup Rd/ Flynn Drive intersection with Wanneroo Rd.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/golly-walk-yaberoo-budjara-heritage-trail-neerabup/
LOCATION:Neerabup National Park\, Neerabup
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240722T074645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T063349Z
UID:10000539-1724835600-1724860800@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Gingin all day excursion with NS Branch
DESCRIPTION:We will visit five different locations: \n\nGingin Discovery Centre – bushwalk\nThe Taggart’s property at Gingin – guided walk around planted native garden\nA quick visit to Gingin Chalk to look for Cretaceous fossils\nGingin Brook – Mortimer St Gauging Station – discussion on native fish and crayfish\nBreera Rd Nature Reserve  – Banksia Woodland and birds\n\n Members of the NSB of the Wildflower Society have been invited to join us. \nMeet:  We will meet in the car park between McDonalds and KFC on the west side of Joondalup Shopping Centre. \nCarpooling will be arranged after we meet. Total distance approx. 150km. A detailed map will be provided. \nTime:  9:00 am for 9.15 am departure \nBring: Comfortable footwear and clothes suitable for the weather. \nMorning tea available at the Gingin Discovery Centre or BYO. \nLunch will be in Granville Park in Gingin\, bring a picnic or buy something from the nearby café. \n(Imagine: DWER)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-all-day-excursion-to-gingin/
LOCATION:Gingin\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/07/MH_MR_GinginBkMortimerStGS_banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240614T100306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T044026Z
UID:10000501-1722765600-1722776400@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:CENTENARY EVENT: RE-ENACTMENT OF CLUB'S FIRST EXCURSION
DESCRIPTION:The club’s first excursion was to Leighton Beach after a storm in late July 1924. \nThe excursion leader was Ludwig Glauert\, keeper of the biological collection at the WA Museum (He was promoted to Curator of the museum in 1927). \nOn Sunday 4th August we will visit Leighton Beach for a re-enactment of the event\, this time being led\, fittingly\, by Dr Lisa Kirkendale\, Head of Aquatic Zoology and Curator of Mollusca\, at today’s museum. \nWe have booked a room from 10:00am at the North Fremantle Surf Lifesaving Club where we will meet\, look at displays of past excursions and partake of light refreshments (tea\, coffee\, biscuits) before heading to the beach at 11:00am. We will return to the club room for further refreshments. We would like you to RSVP to ensure we have sufficient refreshments. \n1920’s dress is optional but it would add to the occasion.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/centenary-event-re-enactment-of-clubs-first-excursion/
LOCATION:North Fremantle SLSC\, Leighton Beach\, 20 Leighton Beach Blvd\, North Fremantle\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Beach Sweep,Centennial,Excursion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/06/Leighton-Beach-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240724T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240724T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240618T124438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T042041Z
UID:10000507-1721808000-1721815200@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Craigie Open Space¦GOLLY Walk
DESCRIPTION:We will examine the eastern limit of the parabolic dunes of the Quindalup Dune system before taking the stairs up the dune face. After a quick look at the mature Quandongs\, we will descend the dune face and take a walk through the bushland\, looking for quenda\, orchids and other natives in flower. Also a good spot for fungi and birds. Morning tea at Craigie Leisure Centre. ( Image: Urban Bush Council) \nMeet: Carpark\, northwestern side of Craigie Leisure Centre (around corner from main car park)\, off Whitfords Ave.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-july-golly-walk-craigie-open-space/
LOCATION:Craigie Bushland\, Whitfords Ave\, Craigie\, WA
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/06/Craigie-Bushland.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.794752;115.778101
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Craigie Bushland Whitfords Ave Craigie WA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Whitfords Ave:geo:115.778101,-31.794752
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240416T122409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T042146Z
UID:10000492-1716364800-1716372000@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:NSB May Golly Walk: Yellagonga Regional Park-southwest
DESCRIPTION:Meet:               Neil Hawkins Park\, eastern end of Boas St\, Joondalup \nDetails:                 We will wander the path along the edge of Lake Joondalup keeping an eye out for Southwestern Snake-necked Turtle hatchlings which should be heading to the water around                                 now. Our destination will be Picnic Cove\, a haven for birds and one of the best places in Perth to watch and photograph the sunrise. About 4km return. \nBring:                    Suitable walking attire and footwear. Morning tea back at Neil Hawkins Park.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-may-golly-walk-yellagonga-regional-park-southwest/
LOCATION:Neil Hawkins Park\, Boas St\, Joondalup\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/04/Lake-Joondalup.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.743259;115.7787
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Neil Hawkins Park Boas St Joondalup Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boas St:geo:115.7787,-31.743259
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T080642
CREATED:20240309T045630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T014011Z
UID:10000472-1713952800-1713960000@www.wanaturalists.org.au
SUMMARY:Mt Flora Bushland¦GOLLY WALK
DESCRIPTION:Northern Suburbs Branch\nWe will join members of the Wildflower Society for a guided walk around the Limestone Ridge vegetation – does it fit the recently declared TEC for Honeymyrtle shrubland? After our walk we will visit the Mt Flora museum. Drinks and light snacks will be provided for morning tea.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-golly-walk-mt-flora-bushland/
LOCATION:Mt Flora\, Watermans Bay\, 30 Elvire St\, Watermans Bay\, Western Australia\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/files/2024/03/Mt-Flora.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Poynton":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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