Orange Field Naturalist
& Conservation Society Inc.
Welcome
The Orange Field Naturalist and Conservation Society Inc. (OFNCS) is a voluntary, not for profit incorporated association. The society aims to
foster interest in and enjoyment of all aspects of natural history by means of field studies and excursions, informative presentations at monthly meetings and through newsletters and our website. We encourage participation in the conservation of the environment for the benefit of the people of Orange now and into the future through representations to the media and all levels of government on issues of both local and wider significance.
The society welcomes new members of any age and background. No natural history experience needed.
A species which is endemic to Mount Canobolas
Prasophyllum sp. endemic to the Canobolas volcanic complex
A great day in the Orange Botanic Gardens with members helping the public to understand nature.
A species which is endemic to Mount Canobolas
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Upcoming Events:
General Meetings: are held on the second Thursday of each month (February to December) at Nguluway Ngurang Senior Citizens Centre (on opposite side of Woolworths carpark to Harris Farm). Meetings begin at 7.30 pm. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Meeting:
Thursday, 9th March, 2023 at 7.30 pm
Speaker: Geoff Selwood - Bush Safety and use of Technology
Face to face at Rural Fire Service
1385 Forest Road (past hospitals & opposite Gosling Creek Reserve)
Excursions: to local areas of interest are held on Sunday morning, following the monthly meeting. Meet at Orange High School bus bay for a 9.00 am departure. Bring morning tea.
Upcoming Excursion:
Sunday 12th March, 9.00 am.
Putting bush safety into practice
Kinross State Forest with Geoff Selwood (see March newsletter for details)
Mount Canobolas recovery after the February, 2018 bushfire
Planned Meetings, Speakers and Excursions for 2023
9 Feb. Committee Meeting and AGM, Members' photos from 2022 12 Feb. Mt Canobolas - picnic tea and spotlighting
9 Mar. Geoff Selwood - Bush Safety and Use of Technology 12 Mar. Kinross State Forest
13 Apr. Ian Eddison - Flood, Drought, Plague - Wellington Caves 16 Apr. Autumn orchids in Nangar NP
11 May Garry Burton - 14 May LLS Fungi Foray on Mt Canobolas
8 June Steve Woodhall and Tracey Sorensen - Outback Adventures 18 Jun. Winburndale NR/Sunny Corner
13 July Dr Cilla Kinross - A window on the lives of the CSU Peregrines 16 July Mullion Range bird survey site
10 Aug. 13 Aug.
14 Sept. 17 Sept.
12 Oct. 15 Oct.
9 Nov. Dr Col Bower - Exploring Orchid Pollination 12 Nov. Mullion Creek
14 Dec. Planning Meeting. 17 Dec. Christmas Party with ECCO