Speaker: Ellen Mitchell
Topic: Bristlebirds. Ellen will speak of her research into
this species and the effects of habitat changes on their
populations.
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Next General Meeting -
Tuesday 7th October2008. 8:00 pm at the Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms
Speaker: Ellen Mitchell
Topic: Bristlebirds. Ellen will speak of her research into this species and the effects of habitat changes on their populations.Plant Group - Tuesday 14th October, 2008 at the Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms
This meeting is part of the Wider Geelong Flora Lectures
Peter Dahlhaus will speak on the topic of "Landscape Evolution of the Geelong Area"
This presentation outlines the geomorphological history of the present-day landscapes of the Geelong Region.
Arrive at 7:00pm for a cuppa and a chat. Lecture commences at 7:30pm.
RSVP to the Botanic Gardens on 52724379 or email botanic@geelongcity.vic.gov.auDetails in the October Geelong Naturalist.
Enquiries to Dick SouthcombeBird Group -
Thursday 16th October 2008, 8:00 pm at the Geelong Botanic Gardens Meeting Rooms
Topic - "The Ecological requirements of Woodland Birds"
Speakers: Mark Antos, Environmental scientist with Parks Victoria
Enquiries to Barry Lingham
Monthly Excursion - Biodiversity Survey at Brisbane Ranges
Sunday 19th OctoberThe site is private property in primarily native bush, adjoining a small reserve owned by CoGG. There are some steep sections. The area is mainly classified as Grassy Dry Forest and Heathy Dry Forest. The property is just off Clarke's Road, Anakie. Assembly point will be at the Anakie General Store at 9:45am, from where we will make our way to the site. Alternatively meet at Adams Crt, Eastern Park, Geelong at 9 am for those wishing to car pool.
Bring wet weather gear, food and drink, reference material.
Full details in the October Naturalist.
Contact: Bruce Lindsay 0439 035 277
Mid-week Bird Group Excursion -
Thursday 23rd September
Hovells Creek, Western You Yangs
Leader: TBA
We have permission to enter the Wooloomanata Station section of Hovells Creek and we will also check the adjacent woodland. This area hosts a range of woodland birds (see the recent observations section).
Meet at the Corio Village Shopping Centre carpark, southwest corner, adjacent to Gellibrand Street, at 8:30am or at 9:00am at the You Yangs Information Centre carpark.
Bring morning tea, drink, wet weather gear, a hat, binoculars and strong shoes.
Note: The walking distance of the excursion is about 4 Kilometres over 2 1/2 hours.
Finish: around mid-day.
Full details are in the October Naturalist
Enquiries to Barry Lingham 52554291
Mammal Group Survey -
Contact Trevor Pescott
(Recent report and photo of a platypus sighting - click here )
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