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NEWS

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.
The highlights were an explanation and inspection of the complex geology of Weymouth's intertidal & foreshore area; a hands-on introduction to snakes and lizards; and a visit to
nearby Bellingham to check wildflowers & recovery from a severe bushfire last summer.

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.

 

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It was last updated 23 Oct 2008.
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