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Public Talk – Dr Richard Glatz
"Bitterbush-blue Butterfly Recovery Plan" Dr Richard Glatz will discuss a recent survey of the Bitterbush blue butterfly covering Parham-Gawler (and K.I.), including the discovery of new colonies. Following this talk, members are invited to attend an excursion to Torrens Island and other sites. (See newsletter.) Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be supplied. Meetings should conclude by 8.30pm. At the start of each meeting a ten minute presentation on…
Find out more »Public Talk – Assoc. Prof. Karin Nordström
"Using hoverflies to understand how the nervous system codes visual information" Despite being equipped with low-resolution eyes and tiny brains, many insects show exquisite abilities to detect and use visual information. Hoverflies are not only interesting for their visual behavior but are also amongst our most important wild pollinators. Presented by Associate Professor Karin Nordström. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be supplied. Meetings should conclude by 8.30pm. At the start of each meeting a ten minute presentation on a ‘Butterfly of the…
Find out more »Public Talk – Dr Michael Kokkinn
"Know and understand mosquito ecology to regain your sanity" How did a small fly evolve to become the scourge of humanity? Are there some simple truths that will help us understand its evolved strategies? Presented by Dr Michael Kokkinn, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be supplied. Meetings should conclude by 8.30pm. At the start of each meeting a ten minute presentation on a ‘Butterfly of the Month’ will be given by a BCSA committee…
Find out more »Chequered Copper Butterfly & Biodiversity in the Adelaide City Grasslands event
The Chequered Copper Butterfly & Biodiversity in the Adelaide City Grasslands event on 12 May 2018, commencing at 1.00pm, will include a guided walk in the Biodiversity area of Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi Park 16. Please assemble near the Victoria Park Grandstand ten minutes prior to 1.00 pm to allow time to walk to the location of the remnant grassland area of Victoria Park in time for a 1:00 pm start to the event. A one hour walk will enable you to hear…
Find out more »Public Talk – Jan Forrest OAM
"The Great Victoria Desert" Although the largest desert in South Australia, many people do not know where the Great Victoria Desert is, and few have visited it. Jan Forrest OAM will show stunning images of the flora and fauna of this little known SA destination, and discuss projects carried out by members of the GVD Friends group, including vegetation monitoring using a drone, and monitoring quandong trees for camel damage. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be supplied. Meetings should conclude by 8.30pm. At the start of each meeting a ten minute presentation on a ‘Butterfly of the Month’ will be given by a…
Find out more »Public Talk – Rodney Hutchinson
"The story of Ants" Rodney Hutchinson will provide a fascinating insight into the life of ants, including their symbiotic relationship with Lycaenid butterflies, and how the little known dynosaur ant, Notomyrmecia macrops, was discovered. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be supplied. Meetings should conclude by 8.30pm. At the start of…
Find out more »Public Talk – Affiliate Professor Dr Jim Gehling
"Ediacara" Affiliate Professor Dr Jim Gehling AO will discuss his research into the oldest known animal fossils, the South Australian Ediacara and Emu Bay Biota. This includes the spectacular rocks and fossils of the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island and extends to working on fossil-bearing strata of the same age in Canada, the USA, the UK, China and Namibia. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by…
Find out more »Public Talk – Pamela Rajkowski OAM
"How Afghan cameleers helped shape our state" Historian Pamela Rajkowski OAM will trace the early routes of Afghan cameleers in South Australia and talk about how they helped shape our economy. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be supplied. Meetings should conclude by 8.30pm. At the start of each meeting a…
Find out more »Public Talk – Dr Miguel de Barros Lopez
"The importance of symbiotic relationships between flowers, insects and microbes for pollination and development" Dr Miguel de Barros Lopez will present the latest findings in this rapidly changing field, from the importance of gut microbes for insect metamorphosis to the role of yeast in pollination. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will…
Find out more »Public Talk – Roz Daniell
"Creating a butterfly garden" Member Roz Daniell and partner have created a beautiful butterfly garden at Forestville and are now creating a ‘rain garden’ in the street. Find out their process and progress, as well as their tricks and hints for going about things. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop 4, 9min walk south. Entry by donation (minimum of $2). Bookings not required Please bring supper to share, tea/coffee will be…
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