Managing remnants of the Black Forest Learn how Adelaide City Council’s Biodiversity Team is protecting and enhancing a small remnant portion of what once was the Black Forest, a Grey Box, SA Blue Gum and grassy woodland, in Victoria Park/Pakapakanthi. Bus route W91/W90: stop 10. Noarlunga Train service: Clarence Park Station. Glenelg Tram: Forestville stop […]
“Wildlife of Greater Adelaide” James Smith from Faunature is the author of this comprehensive book. Prof. Chris Daniels said “as a result (of this book) we can now identify our own animals, no matter how odd or obscure, and hence recognise the remarkable, unique, diverse and spectacular fauna that surrounds us.” Bus route W91/W90: stop […]
"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 […]
"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 […]
"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 […]
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 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 […]
"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 […]
"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 […]
"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 […]