GEELONG FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB Inc. acotszosr 
WELCOMES VISITORS and NEW MEMBERS 
Website: http://member.austasia.net/-gfnc 
We are fortunate to live in an area containing some of Australia's richest and 
diverse ecosystems. We appreciate our natural environment and look 
forward to sharing this enjoyable interest with visitors and new members 
at Club activities. There are over 70 organised events to which you can 
become involved. 
Geelong Field Naturalists participate in 
- conducted field trips to local areas of natural significance 
- illustrated presentations by leaders in natura! environment subiects. 
- bushland, coastal and alpine campouts ` 
- flora and fauna surveys 
- conservation proj 
- exhibitions displaying aspects of our local environment 
Many of us are leamers and observers, some are experts in their fields. 
Since 1961 our Club has been influential in protecting the diminishing 
natural environment. We are actively involved in the development and 
We meet at 8 P.M. at the hail behind Clairvaux Catholic School, 
Reynolds Rd Belmont, where we have monthly group activities. 
Melways reference 465 D2 
General Meeting Usually an illustrated talk by specialists on a wide range of 
natural environment subjects, e.g. land forms, plants, birds, animals, 
insects, marine/aquatic/shore life, stars/planets, rocks, weather, 
earthquakes, etc., followed by discussion. Members are encouraged to 
share their nature study observations and bring items to put on our specimen 
table for exhibition and/or identification. 1* Tuesday of month. 
Contact: Alison Watson Ph.52661087 
Plant Group: Members share and develop their knowledge of plants in a 
relaxed and friendly way at discussion sessions and field trips. 
2™ Tuesday of month. 
Contact: Dick Southcombe Ph.52433916 
_ Bird Group: Specialist speakers, bird counts, identification of species, 
sharing and discussing observations of birds and bird behaviour . 
3™ Tuesday of the month. 
Contact: Barry Lingham Ph.52554291 
Mic Week Bird Excursion: Haií day walk io nearby birding locations. 
Mia Meek bird Excursion: | 
3” Thursday of the month. 
Contact: Polly Cutliffe Ph.52440182 
Biodive Workshop Group: From Arachnids and Amphibians to 
Zooplankton and Zebras; in fact anything that is not a bird or plant. 
4" Wednesday of the month. 
Contact: Ade Foster Ph. 52439478 or Dennis Greenwell Ph. 52437047 
Mammal Survey Group: This group camps out four times per year, 
surveying local areas to establish the mammal species present. The GFNC 
has a survey permit from the Deparment of NRE to trap and release small 
mammals. 
Contact: Trevor Pescott Ph. 52434368 or Madeline Glynn Ph. 52486332 
Details of dates and Club activities are listed on the 
reverse of this page. Complete information details are 
published in the “Geelong Naturalist” ( GFNC monthly 
publication) in the month prior to the activity. 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSES 
(1) To stimulate the study and appreciation of natural history by: 
(a) Lectures, discussions and excursions to areas displaying 
features of ecological interest 
(b) Taking part in ecological surveys and field studies from time to 
time. 
(2) To preserve and protect Australian Flora and Fauna 
(3) To issue statements and comments on proposals regarding the 
management of areas of ecological significance, in order to aid the 
conservation of natural resources and the protection of 
management of many local Reserves and Parks; tree planting and endangered species and habitats. 
environmental weed control are ongoing projects. We carry out flora and (4) To faithfully record information, to disseminate knowledge and to 
fauna surveys for various authorities and environment groups. Our fine act as a source of information and opinion on matters relevant to 
record on conservation issues has eamed the respect of government and the Association's purposes. » 
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MEMBERSHIP RATES 2001/02 
All members receive copies of the Monthly "Naturalist" magazine at meetings or by post. 
Supporting member $41.00 
Joint/Family member $41.00 
Corporate member $36.00 
Annual Geelong Bird Report $5.00 ($6.00 if posted) 
Ordinary member 
Junior/student member (under 18) $7.00 
Subscriber to monthly publications only 
$31.00 
$26.00 
Extra donations gratefully accepted 
A receipt will be posted if requested. Make cheques payable to the Geelong Field Naturalists Club Inc. 
Please complete the details on the reverse of this tear-off slip. 
