Field Naturalists - Canberra
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- Australian Naturalists Network (ANN)
- "NATChat"
- Contact Us
- Disclaimer
This page was reviewed and updated on 22/04/2012.
Web Masters : Bob Lehman
Web Masters : Bob Lehman
Who Are the Field Naturalists?
Object: To foster an interest in nature.
The Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc.(FNAC) was formed in 1981. Its aim is to foster interest in natural
history by means of meetings and regular field outings. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each
month, except January. Field outings range from day trips to weekends away. Activities are advertised in our monthly
newsletter. Informality and the enjoyment of nature are emphasised.
Currently, the FNAC has 100 members from all walks of life. Members range from those who are highly
knowledgeable regarding aspects of the natural environment and environmental issues, to those who enjoy the
natural environment and wish to learn more about it. Members are friendly, helpful and welcoming.
New members are always welcome.
Object: To foster an interest in nature.
The Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc.(FNAC) was formed in 1981. Its aim is to foster interest in natural
history by means of meetings and regular field outings. Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each
month, except January. Field outings range from day trips to weekends away. Activities are advertised in our monthly
newsletter. Informality and the enjoyment of nature are emphasised.
Currently, the FNAC has 100 members from all walks of life. Members range from those who are highly
knowledgeable regarding aspects of the natural environment and environmental issues, to those who enjoy the
natural environment and wish to learn more about it. Members are friendly, helpful and welcoming.
New members are always welcome.
What We Do
Meetings Information:
Day: First Thursday of each month
Time: Meetings start at 7.30 pm and are followed by supper
Venue: Division of Botany and Zoology, Building 116, Daley Road, Australian National University, Canberra
Parking is available across Daley Road, or behind Building 116
Guest Speakers: Interesting and informative guest speakers are engaged to provide talks on topics relating to the
natural environment and issues of interest to FNAC members. They are sincerely welcomed and appreciated.
Field Outings:
Two types of field outings are held by the Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. - a) part, or whole, day trips;
and b) weekend trips. A day trip is organised each month, which usually is closely related to each month's guest
speaker talk topic. These are held within the Canberra / ACT region. During any year, a small number of weekend
trips are conducted. More distant environmental locations are visited on weekend trips.
All field outings are led by people who are knowledgeable about various environmental matters.
Canberra is fortunate to have a large number of such persons on whom to call.
FNAC members also sincerely welcome, and appreciate, the commitment of those people who so willingly provide
their time and expertise for all to enjoy and from whom they can gain knowledge.
A wide range of environmental features, both natural and human-made, are viewed in total each year. This caters for
the diversity of interests of FNAC members.
Involvement and Advice:
The Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. takes a serious and pro-active approach to environmental
management and protection within Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. Members are capable of conducting
research and providing advice to planners and governmental bodies alike regarding environmental situations.
Meetings Information:
Day: First Thursday of each month
Time: Meetings start at 7.30 pm and are followed by supper
Venue: Division of Botany and Zoology, Building 116, Daley Road, Australian National University, Canberra
Parking is available across Daley Road, or behind Building 116
Guest Speakers: Interesting and informative guest speakers are engaged to provide talks on topics relating to the
natural environment and issues of interest to FNAC members. They are sincerely welcomed and appreciated.
Field Outings:
Two types of field outings are held by the Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. - a) part, or whole, day trips;
and b) weekend trips. A day trip is organised each month, which usually is closely related to each month's guest
speaker talk topic. These are held within the Canberra / ACT region. During any year, a small number of weekend
trips are conducted. More distant environmental locations are visited on weekend trips.
All field outings are led by people who are knowledgeable about various environmental matters.
Canberra is fortunate to have a large number of such persons on whom to call.
FNAC members also sincerely welcome, and appreciate, the commitment of those people who so willingly provide
their time and expertise for all to enjoy and from whom they can gain knowledge.
A wide range of environmental features, both natural and human-made, are viewed in total each year. This caters for
the diversity of interests of FNAC members.
Involvement and Advice:
The Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. takes a serious and pro-active approach to environmental
management and protection within Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. Members are capable of conducting
research and providing advice to planners and governmental bodies alike regarding environmental situations.
Australian Naturalists Network - ANN - 13 to 21 October, 2012
The next ANN Get-Together will be held in Canberra from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 October 2012 and is being
organised by the Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra (FNAC).
For detailed information about this Get-Together select the ANN page on this website. Simply go to the Navigation Bar
at the top left-hand side of this page and click on ANN.
The ANN web page is currently being developed. Over time, all of the material relating to ANN will be placed on this
website as soon as it is available.
Go to ANN on the Navigation Bar now to view the material currently available.
The next ANN Get-Together will be held in Canberra from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 October 2012 and is being
organised by the Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra (FNAC).
For detailed information about this Get-Together select the ANN page on this website. Simply go to the Navigation Bar
at the top left-hand side of this page and click on ANN.
The ANN web page is currently being developed. Over time, all of the material relating to ANN will be placed on this
website as soon as it is available.
Go to ANN on the Navigation Bar now to view the material currently available.
"NATChat"
The Field Naturalists have their own chat-line, which is used to keep members informed of activities and natural
history items of interest. This chat-line runs in addition to the Field Naturalists' website.
It is very useful to be able to let members know of events which we find out about after the "Field Natter" Newsletter
has been produced and which occur before the next edition of "Field Natter" comes out. Members can post items to
NATChat, though to date most of the items have been provided by Tony Lawson. Thanks are extended to those
people who have recently sent in items of interest.
They have been gratefully received. If you would like to join, send an email to:-
tlawson(at)homemail.com.au
Tony Lawson, NATChat Moderator
The Field Naturalists have their own chat-line, which is used to keep members informed of activities and natural
history items of interest. This chat-line runs in addition to the Field Naturalists' website.
It is very useful to be able to let members know of events which we find out about after the "Field Natter" Newsletter
has been produced and which occur before the next edition of "Field Natter" comes out. Members can post items to
NATChat, though to date most of the items have been provided by Tony Lawson. Thanks are extended to those
people who have recently sent in items of interest.
They have been gratefully received. If you would like to join, send an email to:-
tlawson(at)homemail.com.au
Tony Lawson, NATChat Moderator
Contact Us
If you wish to make contact with an FNAC Committee member go to the navigation bar at the top left of this page and
click on "Contacts". On the Contacts page you will find Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. contact
information, including FNAC postal and website addresses, and how to access the FNAC's President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Web Master, Newsletter Editor, and Assistant Secretary.
If you wish to make contact with an FNAC Committee member go to the navigation bar at the top left of this page and
click on "Contacts". On the Contacts page you will find Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. contact
information, including FNAC postal and website addresses, and how to access the FNAC's President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Web Master, Newsletter Editor, and Assistant Secretary.
Disclaimer
Information on this website is provided by the Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. (FNAC). The FNAC attempts to provide
accurate information on this website, but accepts no responsibility whatsoever for either: (a) the accuracy of any information contained
on this website, or any associated referenced or linked information; or (b) any activities, implications or any other effects or events
resulting from any use of any information contained on this website or any associated referenced or linked information.
The FNAC guarantee that all downloadable files on this website were checked by the latest antivirus software before being loaded onto
the website. However, the FNAC accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damage or effects or events resulting from any computer
virus attack on any computer accessing this website or any linked or associated websites.
By viewing this website you accept the above disclaimer.
Information on this website is provided by the Field Naturalists' Association of Canberra Inc. (FNAC). The FNAC attempts to provide
accurate information on this website, but accepts no responsibility whatsoever for either: (a) the accuracy of any information contained
on this website, or any associated referenced or linked information; or (b) any activities, implications or any other effects or events
resulting from any use of any information contained on this website or any associated referenced or linked information.
The FNAC guarantee that all downloadable files on this website were checked by the latest antivirus software before being loaded onto
the website. However, the FNAC accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damage or effects or events resulting from any computer
virus attack on any computer accessing this website or any linked or associated websites.
By viewing this website you accept the above disclaimer.
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Outing: Booroomba Rocks
- When?: Sunday, May 6, 2012
- Where?: Booroomba Rocks (34 kms south-west of Canberra)
- Meet?: 10.00 am - Meet at Namadgi Vistors' Centre
- Why?: Read page 1 of May 2012 "Field Natter" Newsletter
- Contact?: Rosemary von Behrens - 6 254 1763 - to let her know
if you are interested in going.
- When?: Sunday, May 6, 2012
- Where?: Booroomba Rocks (34 kms south-west of Canberra)
- Meet?: 10.00 am - Meet at Namadgi Vistors' Centre
- Why?: Read page 1 of May 2012 "Field Natter" Newsletter
- Contact?: Rosemary von Behrens - 6 254 1763 - to let her know
if you are interested in going.