Toodyay Naturalists' Club
Committed to preserving and promoting native flora, fauna and landscape values of Toodyay and the Avon catchment.
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About Us
Preserving Nature for current & Future Generations
The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club is a dedicated group of local conservationists committed to caring for and promoting the unique native flora, fauna and landscape values of Toodyay, the Avon Valley and Western Australia.
A Guide to Exploring Toodyay... Naturally
Our popular book, A Guide to Exploring Toodyay… Naturally, has officially sold out!
We are currently working on an updated edition, set for release in 2028, just in time for our 60th anniversary! To be the first to know when it’s back in print, please register your interest below.
Conservation Starts Here
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Become a part of our community who are interested in the natural world, keen to learn, share knowledge and preserve and promote Toodyay’s natural environment for current and future generations.Â
Our Projects
John Masters bird hide
A Bird Hide was constructed on Red Bank Pool, adjacent to Lloyd Reserve and the Bilya Walk Track. Named after Club Member and well-known local bird expert John Masters
Mavis Jefferys Nature Reserve
The TNC has played a significant role in the preservation of this crown land in the Toodyay Shire.
Dawn Atwell Reserve
The Dawn Atwell Reserve is a 59 ha reserve, originally set aside for ‘camping’ and now designated for the conservation of flora and fauna with significant flora conservation values.
Latest News & Events
Bob’s birthday cake came after a slithering snake
The Toodyay Naturalist Club’s (TNC) final meeting for the year last month was a special gathering in more ways than one. It was not only a chance to look back on the year’s activities and events but also an opportunity to celebrate former president Bob Frayne’s 90th Birthday.
Bird of the month: The Darter snake bird
The Darter is often called the Snake Bird because of its long, sinuous neck. This species floats very low in the water with only its head and neck visible.
Smallest gecko is clawless
The Clawless Gecko is Australia’s smallest gecko and often found in our houses and sheds.
