NEWS

Our excursion on 8 Aug was along the Kaoota Tramway Track, in the hills about 20km south of Hobart. The walk was very pleasant and there was plenty for field-nats to observe, and yes, we did see some ants.

At our meeting on 2 Sep James Wood, Seed Bank coordinator, photographer, and TFNC member, gave us an account of his trip to China assist with the new seed bank there. James was, as ever, very observant, and his photos were stunning.

(Due to to the weather forecast, the scheduled trip to Cape Surville has been deferred till Oct.)

Meet at 9.30am at the upper end of Lambert Ave, Sandy Bay.
The walk is 3 km up-hill along a well made track through Lambert Park and then Bicentennial Park to Mt Nelson Signal Station, where we will stop for morning tea.
We will return the same way, and anticipate being back about 1pm.

Kris Carlyon, a wildlife biologist with DPIPWE, will present Koala: an icon with issues.

There is a variety of habitats from heathland to fern-gullies, and grand scenery with fascinating geology.

The choice of day for the excursion will be based on the weather outlook and decided at the Thursday meeting - watch this space for a late update!

We will initially be walking on a level 4WD track, then on a moderate bushwalking track which is well defined but steep in parts. Bring good boots and wet-weather gear, and lunch.

Itinerary:
- 9.00am meet outside the Museum in Macquarie St, Hobart
- 10.00am rendezvous at Murdunna (carpark & toilet, also a shop)
- proceed in convoy along Hylands Rd to Richardsons Rd
- park cars, then walk (or possibly shuttle in 4WDs)
  2 or 3km along to the park entrance gate
- bush-walk 2km
- lunch at Cape Surville
- retrace route
- possible side-trip to look at Cyathea cunninghamii
- 4.30pm deadline back at park gate.
 

Our guest speaker will be Karen Gowlett-Holmes, renowned marine biologist, underwater photographer, and author. She will expound The marine life of the Bathurst Channel - a truly unique environment.