NEXT OUTING OCTOBER 10 – THE CHURCH SPIRE, MT CAMERON RANGE.

A bushwalk to the Church Spire, reached after about 70minutes from the gate on the Field Study Centre Road. mostly  straight forward walking, but the track is rocky and moderately steep in places. Orchids should be in  flower.
Meet: Meet  at 10am at the signposted junction of the Waterhouse  and Old Port Roads. Map below.

Leader: Mike Douglas 63561 243

 

NOVEMBER OUTINGS – NOVEMBER 7th + 8th

In conjunction with the Central North Field Nats group, we have organised a weekend in which both groups can take part. Because this area is new to so many of the CNFNC members, the activities we offer will be similar to those our club has done before.
On Saturday, Mike will lead an outing to Waterhouse.
The evening will include a shared meal here at number 20,  and a few interesting talks and sharing between the CNFN and NEFN.

On Sunday, there will be a bird watching outing to Lades Beach and a separate one to Adams Beach and the Wildflower Reserve.

A detailed schedule will be included in the next bulletin.

NOTE: this will be instead of our usual outing and is the week before.

ALWAYS CHECK FOR EMAILS FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE OUTING
Just in case arrangements have changed.

PAY UP !!
Even though we had a healthy turnup to the AGM, when many pay their subs, if you haven’t paid, here is a reminder. There has been no change to the amount or to the bank details, and it’s ok to pay now..
Membership is $20/single and $30/double or family.
Pay to N.E.Tasmanian Field Naturalists : BSB 633-000. Account number 128381860. Write your name in the transaction, please.

PUT A TAG ON YA BAG
We made a decision at the AGM to trial a system where Field Nat members put a tag on their bags that contains their name, next of kin’s name and phone number and any relevant health information that should be considered in case of an emergency

 

NORTH EAST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

Boobyalla sand mining project.

Rushy Lagoon bought by English.

Wind farm at Bell Buoy Beach.

Bid for 360 megalitres more water by property near Falmouth raises fears for viability of Henderson Lagoon..

The State Government is intending to cut funding to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. There is a petition to sign. More  info on Screenshot below.

Aussie Bird Count  – see email