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At our October meeting Hans Wapstra gave an illustrated talk on orchids, including interesting information on their anatomy and function. This was followed on Sunday 5 by an orchid seeking excursion to East Risdon Nature Reserve led by son Mark Wapstra. See the latest Bulletin for a report. At the Australian Plants Society's recent Flower Show in Hobart (17~19 Oct), our club had a display which was very popular, particularly with children.
Also on the same weekend, several members from TFNC attended a
'Federation' gathering
hosted by the
Tasmanian Herpetological Society
at Weymouth in northern Tasmania. |
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| COMING EVENTS | |
| Thu, 6 Nov |
Meeting
7.45pm in Life Sciences building, University of Tas. Our speaker will be Lynne Forster on Webs, Mandibles and Capsules - Beetles and Spiders of Mount Wellington. |
| Sat, 8 Nov |
Excursion from the end of Pottery Rd, Lenah Valley, with beetles
and spiders as the main theme; to be led by Lynne
Forster. Rendezvous details will be decided at the Thursday meeting; phone Anna McEldowney on 6239 6326 if in doubt. |
| Thu, 4 Dec |
Meeting
7.45pm in Life Sciences building, University of Tas. As this is the last meeting for the year, it will be Member's Night and various members will give short presentations on recent events and topics of interest. We will finish-up with an end-of-year supper; bring a plate if you can. |
| Sat, 6 Dec | Christmas Barbeque at Niel Klaer's property off New Road, Franklin. Details at prior meeting. |
| January | No meeting or excursion in January. |
| Thu, 5 Feb |
Meeting
7.45pm in Life Sciences building, University of Tas. Paddy Dalton will speak on bryophytes - mosses and liverworts. |
| 7 or 8 Feb | Excursion, to be advised. |
| Thu, 5 Mar |
Meeting
and AGM at
7.45pm in Life Sciences building, University of Tas. Before the AGM it is customary to have a President's address; this year Janet Fenton will present 'Solar eclipse expedition to Port Davey in 1910'. |
| 7 or 8 Mar | Excursion led by Paddy Dalton to Dalco Creek, near Lady Bay in southern Tasmania. |