Tasmania, the southern-most state of Australia, has an interesting and diverse natural environment. The north-eastern area of the island is home for this club where members and friends share their interest in nature and promote awareness of the land and its flora and fauna. The club was formed in 1972.
The club conducts regular excursions to diverse places of interest which are mostly fascinating and sometimes amazing. These events are led by a person who has a particular interest in and knowledge of the area visited.
Mt Horror, March 2024 – read the report
Observations of a new patch of salt marsh in the Trent Water by Louise Brooker
Listen here to two of our members, Deb and Craig Searle, speaking to the ABC about their three months on Deal Island.
Recent links of interest:
French fungus has sea spurge in its sights
Grim outlook for Tasmania’s Maugean skate
Here is a selection from our “Other flora” gallery: (click an image for a great view)
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- Isophysis tasmanica (Tasmanian purplestar) (RC)
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- Pygmy sundew (drosera pygmaea) (JW)
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- Running Postman – Kennedia prostrata (RC)
MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of this club to encourage the study, appreciation and preservation of our natural and cultural environment, the animals, plants, geology and landforms, including those of the coastal and marine areas in the North East region of Tasmania.
North-eastern Tasmania is bounded by the Tamar River, the coastline from George Town, to Chain of Lagoons and Ben Lomond on the southern side.
President: Ross Coad rosscoad@hotmail.com
Vice President: Pam Bretz pambretz@gmail.com
Secretary: Louise Brooker brooker@vision.net.au
Treasurer: Myles Clarke foresterview@gmail.com
Committee: Mike Douglas, Jay Wilson, Lloyd Reeves.