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TASMANIAN FIELD NATURALISTS
CLUB
WHO ARE WE?
Sometimes known as the Tas Field-Nats, we are comprised of both amateurs
and professionals who share a common interest in the natural world. Experts
in a particular topic not only pass on their knowledge to others, but find
themselves learning about related aspects of their particular interest.
The only requirement of members is an active interest in the natural world.
The club was formed in 1904, and we are associated with other Field Naturalist
Clubs throughout Tasmania and beyond.
WHAT WE AIM TO DO
We encourage the study of all aspects of natural history and advocate
the conservation of our natural heritage. Our journal,
The Tasmanian Naturalist,
is issued annually and our quarterly information
Bulletin covers forthcoming
activities.
HOW DO WE MEET?
Our monthly meetings usually include a guest speaker who provides an
illustrated talk on a topic of their expertise or particular interest.
Question time usually follows and extends to the excursion on the following
Saturday or Sunday at a site relevant to the topic. Observations of significant
events by members are announced and interested discussion often follows.
A report of the previous excursions is also provided. Annually a Members
night is held where more extended observations are presented, often including
photographs (slides). An annual weekend excursion to an area of general
interest allows more extensive and varied activities.
We meet on the first Thursday of each month (except January) at 7.15pm in the Life Sciences building at the University of Tasmania.
[Map]
Excursions depart from outside the
Museum
entrance in Macquarie St, Hobart at 9 am, unless otherwise arranged.
Picture: Club member Don Hird releasing a Tasmanian Bettong
(Bettongia gaimardi). Photo by Amanda Thomson.
CONTACT US
• info@tasfieldnats.org.au
• Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club
GPO Box 68
Hobart, Tas 7001
(Australia)
OUR
COMMITTEE (2009)
•
Joining
the Club
• Quarterly Bulletins
• Other Publications
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