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2020 Calendar of Events
Our 2020 Programme has recommenced.Our next event is an outing to a club members property on Saturday 8th August 2020. For further details contact our President Desrae Clarke
Exploring Toodyay... naturally
The Toodyay Naturalists' Club's latest book a guide to exploring Toodyay... naturally is available for purchase only through the club. It has 190 pages, with colour illustrations throughout; a brief description appears in this flyer, along with details of how to order. The cost of the guide is $27.00 plus packing and postageUnveiling Redbank Pool Noongar Interpretative Signs
On Monday 3rd August 2020 a large gathering were present for the unveiling of interpretative signage depicting traditional activities at Redbanks Pool. Above: Yued Yoongar Elder Rodney Garlett performing a Smoking Ceremony
Photo: Wayne Clarke
Above: Trevor Stack with traditional dance troupe - Gya Ngoop Keeninyarra Dancers
Photo: Wayne Clarke
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Drummond House, the home of the Toodyay Naturalists' Club, is located at 108b Stirling Terrace (next to the Toodyay Bendigo
Bank ATM). This is shared with the Toodyay Friends of the River Inc. and Toodyay Historical Society Inc. Drummond House and is open to the public each Saturday between 10am and 12pm.
This is a good time to drop in and meet our members, learn more about Toodyay, find out what the groups are doing - or just socialise.
The TNC is grateful for the assistance of Bendigo Bank and the Toodyay Op Shop with this new home
PLEASE NOTE DRUMMOND HOUSE IS OPEN AGAIN but we are still observing strict 'social-distancing measures'. PLEASE READ THE NOTICES AS YOU ENTER
Previous meeting
TNC's last event was a visit to a member's property.
Above: Club members checking out the flora and fauna in Vernon Hills. Photo: Wayne Clarke
Newsletter and Back Issues
The Club regularly publishes the TNC Newsletter, a high quality publication on natural history.
Read the latest EDITION or you can
download back copies.
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Science for Saving Species
Research to address our cat-astrophe.
Check out the latest News from the Threatened Species Recovery Hub on research into feral
cats, foxes, rabbits and other undesirable imports.
You can read all about the Felixer, a new device that uses lasers and poison gel to target feral cats, in the ABC news article
here
New Website and Observation App John Masters Bird Hide. Our next event is an excursion to Penguin Island.
Negotiations are underway for the development of an updated Website, and an 'Observations' App that will allow entries to be made 'in the
field'.
This project is in association with TAFE Diploma students. FURTHER DETAILS TO COME...
The Toodyay Naturalists' Club's
John Masters Bird Hide, and the Toodyay Friends of the River's
Bilya Walk Track, continue to attract a host of visitors and
walkers.Next Event
Penguin Island is a nature reserve with not only the Fairy Penguins but also Sea Lions, Dolphins, Whales, nature walks, etc.
Over September/October the penguin chicks are hatching. There can be a presence of whales and dolphins in the area over September/December.
Costs of the visit are: Ferry return - $19 – departing hourly from 9am till 3pm – visitors are asked to check in 30 minutes before boarding.
To visit the island – Adults $23, Concession/students $21, Family pass of 2 adults/2 children - $60, Carer $11.50
Members interested could arrive at the island in their own time but perhaps meet up at around 12.30pm for lunch. They may like to car-pool and contribute fuel costs to the driver
For further details contact our President Desrae Clarke
Page updated 27th August 2020