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.
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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
Hover over photo for description and click to see fullsize image.
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, 14th September, 2023 at 7.30 pm
Speaker: Tiffany Mason - The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust & its role in private land conservation.
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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 17th September
'Mirrambeena', a private land conservation property near Cumnock. See September newsletter for details.
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Mount Canobolas recovery after the February, 2018 bushfire
Planned Meetings, Speakers and Excursions for 2023
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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. Mingham Springs, Mandagery Reserve
11 May Jack Fry - NPWS Volunteer Program 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 Denis Marsh - The Nullarbor 16 July Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
10 Aug. Dr Cilla Kinross - A window on the lives of the CSU Peregrines 13 Aug. CSU peregrines+Cilla's bird survey sites
14 Sept. Tiffany Mason - NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust 17 Sept. Visit to BCT property at Baldry
12 Oct. Dr Col Bower - Exploring Orchid Pollination 15 Oct. Calula Range, Mullion Creek 9 Nov. John Zimmer - Astronomy What we can see+ Aboriginal stories 12 Nov. Stargazing, venue TBA
14 Dec. Planning Meeting. 17 Dec. Christmas Party with ECCO