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 the Senior Citizens and Pensioners Centre (on opposite side of Woolworths carpark to Harris Farm). Meetings begin at 7.30 pm. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Upcoming Meeting:
Thursday, 8th July, 2021 at 7.30 pm
Speaker: Dr Andrew Rawson - Mt Canobolas Post-Fire Artefact Surveys
Postponed talk – registration needed as COVID requirements in place.
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, 11th July, 9 am
Back Yamma State Forest, Leader - Beau Palmer
This is an all-day excursion, so bring refreshments and lunch.
(Registration required - see July Newsletter for details.)
Mount Canobolas recovery after the February, 2018 bushfire
Planned Meetings, Speakers and Excursions for 2021
11 Feb. Committee Meeting and AGM, Members' photos from 2020 14 Feb. Mt Canobolas - picnic tea and spotlighting
11 Mar. Dr Colin Bower - Autumn Flowering Orchids in Central West 14 Mar. Conimbla National Park
8 Apr. Steve Woodhall - Mt Canobolas SCA Infrastucture Upgrades. 11 Apr. Mt Canobolas with NPWS
13 May Isobel Colson - A Year in Kew Gardens 16 May Mt Canobolas Fungi Survey
10 June Meeting postponed due to snow. 13 Jun. Visit Biosecurity Collection-Dr Jordan Bailey
8 July Dr Andrew Rawson - Mt Canobolas Post-fire Artefact Surveys 11 July Goobang NP, Bumberry Section-Jack Fry
12 Aug. Jake Hansen - Snakes 15
9 Sept. Jess Peterie - Purple-Copper Butterfly. 12
7 Oct. Alison Dowling - Bryophytes 17 Oct. Mt Canobolas with Alison Dowling
11 Nov. Cilla Kinross - CSU Peregrines - Study Outcomes. 14
9 Dec. Planning Meeting 12 Dec. Christmas Party with ECCO
