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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250415T193000
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SUMMARY:POLYPHAGUS SHOTHOLE BORER
DESCRIPTION:Note our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday\, due to HEC being unavailable. \nThe NSB of the Naturalists’ Club and the NSB of the Wildflower Society will hold a joint meeting to enlighten members to the devastation this sesame seed-sized beetle can cause. \nOur speaker will be Courtney Butterworth\, \n| Stakeholder and Community Engagement Officer \nPolyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) Response \nDepartment of Primary Industries and Regional Development \n  \nCourtenay’s  presentation will cover the beetle’s biology\, the environmental risks it poses\, and the hosts it prefers. Additionally\, she will discuss how community involvement—including citizen science and local initiatives—can play a vital role in controlling its spread.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/polyphagus-shothole-borer/
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:20250318T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
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SUMMARY:NSB'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:  \nNote our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday\, due to HEC being unavailable. \nThe Northern Suburbs Branch was formed as the Wanneroo and District Branch in 1984 and held its first meeting in March 1985. To celebrate our 40th anniversary members who attended early meetings and excursions will (try to) recall some of the highs and lows of those early days. \nMembers from all the branches are invited to share this occasion with us. \nIf you have photos\, memorabilia or just memories from the era please bring them along and share them with us. \nPlease bring some supper to share. Tea and coffee available. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsbs-40th-anniversary-2-2/
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:20250218T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
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SUMMARY:MEET & EAT: NSB POST CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER AND BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Note we are meeting on a Tuesday* \n What did you do over Christmas? What new toys did you get? Any more socks and jocks? Did he remember your favourite perfume this time? \nCome along and share your festive season stories and tell us what Talks and Walks you would like in 2025. \nWe will meet from 5.30pm onwards with a walk around Star Swamp before firing up the BBQ. \nAs usual we will share salads and desert. This year Even house numbers bring salad\, Odd numbers dessert\nBYO Meat\, drinks\, plates\, cutlery. Tea and coffee available \n* Note our February\, March and April meetings will be held on the third Tuesday\, not Wednesday due to HEC being unavailable.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/meet-eat-nsb-post-christmas-get-together-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Henderson Environmental Centre\, Henderson Environmental Centre End of Groat St\, North Beach\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.8596834;115.7599762
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
CREATED:20241020T070810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T085907Z
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SUMMARY:GOING BATTY: NSB NOVEMBER MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Local ecologist\, David Pike\, has added bats to his long list of interests\, particularly in insects and wildflowers. David will explain how this interest came about and what he has learnt about the four species found around Perth. He will also demonstrate how technology is being used to detect and identify the species here and overseas. If time and weather permits\, we may venture into Star Swamp Bushland to listen for bats. (Photo: Gould’s Wattled Bat. T Hodge)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/going-batty-nsb-november-meeting/
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:20241016T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
CREATED:20240916T062521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T062557Z
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SUMMARY:FROM WASTE TO WONDER - NSB MEETING
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto. Brisbane Insects \nLuke Wheat\, CEO and Founder of WA company Arvela will be our guest speaker. \nArvela is a Western Australian owned and operated biological services business\, specifically focused on the supply of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae to organic waste management companies around Australia.   Arvela believe insects have a critical role in helping humanity solve some of its most pressing environmental challenges\, and paving the way to a more sustainable\, climate friendly\, future. \nThe Black Soldier Fly is an introduced species to Australia\, endemic to the south-eastern part of the United States. It is not recognised as a pest because the adult is not attracted to human habitation or foods\, they are also non-biting and non-invasive. \nDon’t be a fly-on-the-wall\, come and find out how Black Soldier Fly farming can be used to convert food waste to commercially viable protein.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/from-waste-to-wonder-nsb-meeting-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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240918T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240918T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003440Z
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SUMMARY:Spider Webs\, Nature’s eDNA Trap
DESCRIPTION:Josh Newton (PhD Candidate\, Curtin University TrEnD Laboratory) \n“Spider webs are not just beautiful\, they could be our secret weapon to better understanding nature” \nDiscover how spider webs can serve as a tool for monitoring elephants and kangaroos. This talk will explore how spider webs can capture environmental DNA (eDNA) from vertebrates in terrestrial environments. Research conducted across two locations in Western Australia including Perth Zoo\, successfully detected the DNA from a wide range of species\, demonstrating the potential of spider webs as a cost-effective method for vertebrate biodiversity monitoring. \n \nPhoto: Curtin University
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/spider-webs-natures-edna-trap/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240821T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
CREATED:20240722T065542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T104426Z
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SUMMARY:New Deepwater Discoveries: NSB August Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr Lisa Kirkendale\, Curator Aquatic Zoology and Mollusca\, WAM. \nLisa will discuss and show images of the many new species found during recent surveys in the Perth Canyons\, Ningaloo Canyons\, Bremer Canyons and Ashmore mesophotic zone (aboard RV Falkor) and also Gascoyne Marine Park\, Indian Ocean Territories (aboard RV Investigator). \nDuring the evening Talitha Wolfe from Pew Trust and Save Our Marine Life will provide an update on the proposed extension to Marmion Marine Park and the proposal to establish a South Coast Marine Park. \n( Image: Schmidt Ocean Institute/WAM)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-august-meeting-new-deepwater-discoveries/
LOCATION:Mildenhall\, Percy Doyle Reserve\, Duncraig\, cnr Marmion Ave and Warwick Rd
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240717T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
CREATED:20240618T123324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T040629Z
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SUMMARY:NSB JULY MEETING
DESCRIPTION:There will be no NSB meeting in July. Instead\, we encourage all NSB members to attend the Centenary Celebration Luncheon being held on Saturday 13 July at the University Club of Western Australia\, UWA. 12noon – 3pm.
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-july-meeting/
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
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SUMMARY:NSB JUNE GOLLY WALK: WHITFORDS NODES
DESCRIPTION:The excursion to the Department of Fisheries planned as a follow-up to our May and June speakers’ presentations has been postponed. Instead\, we will  meet at the western end of the Whitfords Nodes car park and take a short walk ( about 300m) along the beach\, then on the path along the eastern side of the primary dune before  winding our way through the bush to the top of the lookout for splendid views along the coast and of the nearby osprey’s nest. A much faster descent down the steps will take us to the lawn area before we return to our vehicles. All up about 2km. Bring morning tea. (Image: Emerge Associates)
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/nsb-july-golly-walk-2/
LOCATION:Whitfords Nodes carpark\, Hillarys\, WA\, au
CATEGORIES:GOlocaLLY,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
GEO:-31.807;115.744
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240619T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T172358
CREATED:20240321T141826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T124852Z
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SUMMARY:NSB JUNE MEETING: ABALONE
DESCRIPTION:Dr Lachlan Strain\, Principal Research Scientist- Molluscs\, DPIRD \nWe will learn about the species\, habitat and life cycle of the various abalone species that are found along WA’s coast line. We will also learn how researchers collect data and make recommendations for the following season. The 2024 recreational abalone season closed on Saturday 9 March. Was it a good one? How many licences were issued? Is it sustainable? \nCome along and find out the answers to these questions and ask some of your own. \n 
URL:https://www.wanaturalists.org.au/events/abalone/
LOCATION:Mildenhall\, Percy Doyle Reserve\, Duncraig\, cnr Marmion Ave and Warwick Rd
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Willy Dadour (NSB Chair)":MAILTO:natsnorthernbranch@gmail.com
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