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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia - Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk at Ellis Brook Valley\, located on Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin\, as part of our Clean Up Australia Day event. The site is recognised as one of the the richest wild flower locations in the Perth Metropolitan Area with over 500 species of wildflowers. Over 116 species of birds have been recorded at the site as well as kangaroos\, echidnas\, possums\, bats and other native wildlife. There are four walk trails of varying degrees of difficulty\, ranging from the ‘Easy Walk Trail’\, to the more difficult ‘Sixty Foot Falls Trail’. Note this is a members only event. \n\n\n\nMeet: At Honeyeater Hollow picnic area carpark (and toilet). \n\n\n\nBring: Gloves and bags to collect rubbish\, camera\, binoculars\, food\, water. Come prepared for the weather (slip-slap-slop). You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/clean-up-australia-ellis-brook-valley-reserve-2/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T090000
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SUMMARY:Clean Up Australia - Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walk at Ellis Brook Valley\, located on Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin\, as part of our Clean Up Australia Day event. The site is recognised as one of the the richest wild flower locations in the Perth Metropolitan Area with over 500 species of wildflowers. Over 116 species of birds have been recorded at the site as well as kangaroos\, echidnas\, possums\, bats and other native wildlife. There are four walk trails of varying degrees of difficulty\, ranging from the ‘Easy Walk Trail’\, to the more difficult ‘Sixty Foot Falls Trail’. Note this is a members only event. \n\n\n\nMeet:  At Honeyeater Hollow picnic area carpark (and toilet). \n\n\n\nBring: Gloves and bags to collect rubbish\, camera\, binoculars\, food\, water. Come prepared for the weather (slip-slap-slop). You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/clean-up-australia-ellis-brook-valley-reserve/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031440
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day: Snorkelling at Mettams Pool
DESCRIPTION:Charles Darwin’s birthday\, which falls on 12 February\, is generally used to highlight Darwin’s contributions to science and to promote science in general. To commemorate his achievements\, the Club will head to Mettams Pool for a snorkelling event. You can expect to see marine fishes\, see anemones\, crabs and sea stars as well as seaweeds and sea grasses.RSVP required for this event.Time: 9 amWhere: Mettams Pool (Marmion Marine Park)\, 276 West Coast Drive\, North Beach.Meeting point: At the Mettams Pool carpark on the northern side of the beach. Extra parking is available in car park just north of Bennion St if there are no spaces along West Coast Highway. Walking distance approx. 200m.Bring: swimming and snorkelling gear\, towel\, drinking water\, sunscreen\, hat etc.\, identification books and charts.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/darwin-day-snorkelling-at-mettams-pool-7-february-2026/
LOCATION:Mettams Pool\, 276 W Coast Dr\, North Beach\, Western Australia\, 6020\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Snorkelling,Young Naturalists
ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031440
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SUMMARY:Long Range Excursion - Westonia
DESCRIPTION:The Club has been invited to visit the property of Bush Blocks Guardians in Westonia adjacent to Chiddarcooping Nature Reserve (western side). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are a wide variety of landscapes: large granite outcrops and slabs with shallow gnammas\, large tors and a very unique and extensive mini mogote field; a long and high breakaway with many caves and ochre patches; several water courses set in a wide variety of vegetation types.  \n\n\n\n(Photo by Peter Ewing). \n\n\n\n\nThere are active malleefowl nests and we can visit a range of Aboriginal heritage stone placements and a dolerite dyke tool-making site. We will also learn about the revegetation progress and methods being used\, about some of the checkered history of the property’s owners and use\, about the long-term wildlife monitoring\, and we will go for walks on the property\, and drives/walks in Chiddarcooping Nature Reserve. \n\n\n\nOther activities anticipated are carrying out flora surveys and spending a couple of days at Baladjie Rock. \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating in the Long Range Excursion\, please RSVP as soon as possible below. For any questions\, contact Jolanda. Note that you need to be fully self-sufficient for this excursion.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/long-range-excursion-westonia/
CATEGORIES:LRX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T160000
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SUMMARY:Citizen Science is for everyone! - using iNaturalist to advance knowledge of our environment
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to add to the stock of knowledge of our wonderful local environment? Join the ‘citizen scientist’ movement and learn to use iNaturalist! \nIn this digital era\, we know that there are now better ways to share our nature observations than writing them down and filing the lists in a cupboard!  Most of us use our mobile phone to snap images of plants and animals. It is but a small step to upload them to the internet database iNaturalist Australia so the wider public (including scientists) can benefit from our observations. \nThe Club has had projects on the iNaturalist Australia since 2020\, as a way to share our observations with the wider community. We do this partly to discuss what we have observed\, partly to get expert opinions on identification\, and ultimately to contribute to the Atlas of Living Australia. \nIn this workshop you will learn from our experts how to set up the iNaturalist app on your phone and how to use it on your laptop. You will also learn how to make observations and how to search iNaturalist to identify what you’ve observed. \nPlease bring your smartphone and/or laptop / tablet and be knowledgeable of passwords to enable you to download from the app store (if not done before the workshop).
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/citizen-science-is-for-everyone-using-inaturalist-to-advance-knowledge-of-our-environment/
LOCATION:Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre\, Cnr Flynn and Selby St.\, Wembley\, WA\, 6018\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Young Naturalists
ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031440
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SUMMARY:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve- Clean-up Australia excursion
DESCRIPTION:Where: Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is located along Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin. The reserve straddles the Darling Scarp and is known for its wildflowers\, Sixty Foot Falls and blue wrens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: 9.30 am we will meet at Honeyeater Hollow picnic area (carpark and toilet) and walk one or several of the easy to moderate walking trails. \n\n\n\nBring: gloves and bags to collect rubbish\, camera\, binoculars\, food\, water. Come prepared for the weather (slip-slap-slop). You will need enclosed walking shoes/boots.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/ellis-brook-valley-reserve-clean-up-australia-excursion/
LOCATION:Ellis Brook Valley Reserve\, Rushton Road\, Martin\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Australia,Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250215T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250215T100000
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SUMMARY:Darwin Day - Snorkelling in Coogee
DESCRIPTION:Charles Darwin’s birthday\, which falls on 12 February\, is generally used to highlight Darwin’s contributions to science and to promote science in general. To commemorate his achievements\, the Club will head to Coogee this year\, to go snorkelling around the Omeo wreck and the maritime trail\, and discover and learn about the underwater biodiversity at this location. RSVP required for this event. \n\n\n\nA School of Rough Bullseye (Pempheris klunzingeri)\n\n\n\nThe Omeo wreck is located very close to the shore at Coogee Beach\, mostly submerged and literally covered with marine growth. Anybody interested in the maritime history of the wreck can navigate to the WA Museum website (museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/omeo) as it has some interesting information. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the stairs on Socrates Parade going to the beach where the Omeo Wreck is located. Please note this is a very popular snorkelling and swimming site and parking nearby might be difficult. Leave plenty of time to be there at the starting time. The excursion is suitable for all ages and levels of snorkelling competence. Water depth varies between 0.5 m to 5 m. \n\n\n\nBring: snorkelling gear (mask\, snorkel\, fins)\, sun protection\, towel\, drinking water; optional a floating device\, underwater camera\, fish and or marine life ID book. We will go to a nearby cafe for refreshments afterwards but you can bring your own as well.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/darwin-day-snorkelling-in-coogee/
LOCATION:Omeo Shipwreck\, Socrates Parade\, North Coogee\, Western Australia\, 6163\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Excursion,Snorkelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031440
CREATED:20240804T085216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003929Z
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SUMMARY:In Rica Erickson's Footsteps - Excursion to Rica Erickson Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Rica Erickson was an Australian naturalist\, member of our Club\, a botanical artist\, historian\, author and teacher. As a schoolteacher living north of Toodyay\, she spent her time studying the wonders of the bush. The Rica Erickson Nature Reserve\, located north-east of Bindoon\, about 100 kilometres from Perth\, is named in her honor as she was instrumental in conserving this bushland in the 1960. It is appropriate that for our Centenary\, we follow in Rica’s footsteps and visit this reserve for an excursion. Early spring is the best time to see the wildflowers in this reserve. \n\n\n\nMeet: 9.15 am at the public toilets on Gray Road in Bindoon\, just past the Bindoon Bakehouse & Cafe. From there we can carpool to Rica Erickson Reserve\, or you can follow us from there to Old Plains Road car parking area\, off Calingiri Road.  \n\n\n\nBring: suitable clothing and shoes for bushwalking\, food and drinks\, camera\, binoculars\, chair to sit on if needed\, etc. \n\n\n\nFurther information: See Lesley and Michael Brooker’s photos of the reserve https://lesmikebrooker.com.au/Rica-Erickson-Nature-Reserve.php
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/in-rica-ericksons-footsteps-excursion-to-rica-erickson-nature-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240906T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031440
CREATED:20240814T065109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T095245Z
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SUMMARY:William Henry Harvey and his Western Australian Seaweeds
DESCRIPTION:Dr John Huisman \nThis talk at the main club evening will feature  Dr John Huisman sharing about William Henry Harvey and his Western Australian Seaweeds. \nJohn’s presentation will give a general overview of the history and current state of seaweed diversity in the Perth region\, but then concentrate on his efforts to clarify the identities of several species that were described by Irish botanist William Henry Harvey in 1855\, but since that time have defied attempts to place them in appropriate genera. \nDr Huisman is the Curator of the Western Australian Herbarium (Department of Biodiversity\, Conservation and Attractions) and also undertakes taxonomic research into the Western Australian marine plants. Other than a two year sojourn to the Hawaiian Islands\, he has pursued a goal of a State-wide marine Flora since moving to Western Australia in 1985. John has written ten books and over 230 articles and chapters describing various seaweed related topics\, including the recent pictorial guide\, ‘Marine Plants of Australia (revised and updated)’ in 2023\, which depicts over 640 species\, mostly photographed in situ. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/william-henry-harvey-and-his-western-australian-seaweeds/
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:20240714T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240714T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T031440
CREATED:20240616T023404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T035954Z
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SUMMARY:Fungi Walk in Whiteman Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Club’s Fungi Group on an excursion in the Children’s Forest at Whiteman Park. We will meet in the carpark (no. 20) on Mussel Pool Road. Young Naturalists are encourage to come and explore the diversity in fungi and learn about their function in our world. Book through Humanitix. Costs $10\, children under 16 free.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/fungi-walk-in-whiteman-park/
LOCATION:Whiteman Park\, Whiteman Park\, Lot 99 Lord St\,  Whiteman\, Western Australia\, 6068\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Fungi events,Young Naturalists
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jolanda Keeble":MAILTO:jmkeeble@gmail.com
GEO:-31.7963817;115.9624646
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