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Events in November 2021
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Should our remaining Jarrah Forests be bulldozed for bauxite?
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Should our remaining Jarrah Forests be bulldozed for bauxite?
Swan Canoe Club16 Johnson ParadeMosman Park,Enjoy a free evening of eating pizza and learning about the:
• Opportunities to build on the recent decision to end native forest logging
• Effective ways you can help stop the expansion of mining in WA forests
• Permanent impact of bauxite mining on biodiversity, hydrology, bush fires etc.
• Threats to paddling, camping, walking, riding and eco-tourism in general
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BirdFest 2021
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BirdFest 2021
Manning ParkHamilton Hill,Join us under the pines at Manning Park for a celebration of all things feathered at BirdFest 2021!
There will be activities for all ages, as well as stalls from a flock of environment and conservation groups, crafts, food and more. Fly in, have a gander, and join the fun as we put the spotlight on our wonderful native birds and their precious habitats.
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2021 Wildlife Show
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2021 Wildlife Show
Herdsman Lake Discovery CentreCorner of Flynn and Selby StreetsWembley ,The WA Gould League and the WA Naturalists’ Club will be hosting a special Wildlife Show at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and surrounds on Sunday 7 November from 11am - 4pm.
The Wildlife Show event brings together some amazing wildlife, environmental and indigenous organisations to promote our native wildlife and indigenous culture, provide interactive exhibits for the community to enjoy and offer families opportunities to re-connect with nature.
Throughout the day there will be wildlife & nature related exhibits, an indigenous smoking ceremony and dance group, face painting, art and craft stations, hands-on nature-based activities, live mural painting, as well as food trucks and coffee.
Entry is $10 per person, $30 per family or FREE for Friends of the WA Gould League.The 2021 Wildlife Show–
The 2021 Wildlife Show
Herdsman Lake Wildlife CentreCnr Flynn St & Selby StWembley,The WA Gould League and the WA Naturalists’ Club will be hosting a special Wildlife Show at the Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and surrounds on Sunday 7 November from 11am - 4pm.
The Wildlife Show event brings together some amazing wildlife, environmental and indigenous organisations to promote our native wildlife and indigenous culture, provide interactive exhibits for the community to enjoy and offer families opportunities to re-connect with nature.
Throughout the day there will be wildlife & nature related exhibits, hands-on nature-based activities, community mural painting, as well as food stalls and coffee.
Entry is $10 per person, $30 per family or FREE for Friends of the WA Gould League
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The critical role of birds as pollinators in Banksia woodlands
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The critical role of birds as pollinators in Banksia woodlands
Armadale Environment Centre10 Triton CrescentBefordale,Dr Siegy Krauss
Principal Research Scientist, Kings Park Science
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Almost 90% of all flowering plant species (400,000 in total) rely on animal pollinators, the behaviour of which has profound effects on plant mating. Although most plants are insect pollinated, more than 900 bird species pollinate members of ca. 500 of 13,500 vascular plant genera. Australia has over 110 bird species (mostly honeyeaters and lorikeets) that have been recorded visiting the flowers of >1,000 plant species from >64 genera, with many of these genera (Banksia, Grevillea, Eucalyptus, Adenanthos, Anigozanthos) highly diverse and abundant. These birds are often highly mobile generalists and locally abundant due to copious nectar production, leading to frequent aggressive interactions within and among species. The behaviour of these birds suggests extensive pollen carryover from more pollen donors compared with insects, resulting in higher seed set, higher paternal diversity and genetic benefits from wide outcrossing for the plants they pollinate.Dr Krauss and team are testing these predictions for plants pollinated by birds in Banksia woodlands of South Western Australia (SWA). SWA is not only an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot, but an international hotspot for pollination by vertebrates. Here, 15% of its ca. 8,000 plant species, and 40% of threatened flora, are pollinated by nectarivorous birds and/or marsupials such as the honey possum. As such, the genetic consequences of vertebrate pollination are critical for understanding both the evolution of the flora and how best to conserve it.
The team is employing camera traps, selective pollinator exclusion experiments and genotyping of seeds to assess the impacts of different classes of visitors (birds, honey possums, insects) to the flowers of banksias, eucalypts and kangaroo paws. Results support the hypothesis that birds are critical pollinators with unique genetic consequences for the plants they pollinate. However, for the Catspaw, birds are critical but paternal diversity was unexpectedly low, which was found to be associated with infrequent visitation by its bird pollinators. This result demonstrates the conditions for which departures from predictions may occur.
However, in many cases, insects such as the introduced European honeybee are ineffective or inefficient pollinators for plants adapted to pollination by vertebrates. A clearer understanding of these impacts is highlighting the unique significance of pollination by birds and mammals in SWA, underpinning conservation of the unique pollinators of a diverse endemic flora.
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Botanical Drawing (Ballajura)
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Botanical Drawing (Ballajura)
Ballajura Public LibraryKingfisher Ave & Illawarra CrescentBallajura,A combination of art and botany, botanical drawing is the illustration of plant species with accurate form, colour and details. Una Bell, artist, environmental enthusiast, and author will guide participants through the basics of botanical drawing.
Attendees will need to bring paper, ‘lead’ pencils, a pencil sharpener, eraser, ruler and coloured pencils (optional). No botanical drawing experience is required. This program is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.
Please book in as spaces are limited. For all inquiries contact Ballajura Public Library on (08) 9207 8686.
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Dolphin Watch Project Training
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Dolphin Watch Project Training
ScitechCity West CentreCnr Railway & Sutherland StWest Perth,Join us for this free training event and hear from leading scientists and researchers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Murdoch University.
Learn more about the Swan Canning river system, dolphin biology, the resident dolphin community, how to identify the different dolphins and the different behaviours you may be lucky enough to observe.
As a trained Dolphin Watcher, your monitoring reports will contribute to valuable research. Join one of the largest 'Citizen Scientist' cohorts in Australia and help us learn more about our resident dolphins and how they use the Riverpark.
A complimentary supper will be served upon arrival at 6pm with proceedings commencing at 6.30pm. Tickets are essential for this free event.
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Nature Know How: Western Swamp Tortoises
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Nature Know How: Western Swamp Tortoises
Bullsbrook Public Library3 Maroubra AveBullsbrook,There are less than 50 adult tortoises living in the wild, in two sites in the Swan Valley: Twin Swamps and Ellen Brook Nature Reserves. Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise group is an initiative of the Threatened Species Network, formed to aid awareness of this reptile, by providing information and educational resources.
Join a representative from the group to learn about Western Swamp Tortoises including their ecology and behaviour, and find out how you can help recovery activities.
Please note that this is a free program for ages 14+, and is a presentation without hands-on activities'. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event.