Fostering interest in, and enjoyment of, all aspects of natural history by means of field studies, informative presentations, and excursions.
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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Application for Membership
Please download the membership application here
PLANNED
Meetings, Speakers & Excursions for 2024
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.
8 Feb. Committee Meeting and AGM, Members’ photos from 2023
18 Feb. Botanic Gardens – picnic tea & spotlighting
14 Mar.
Eric Tanner – History & Geography, Capertee Valley & Glen Davis
General Meeting
17 Mar. Capertee Valley and Glen Davis
11 Apr. General Meeting
14 Apr.
9 May. Daryl King – Kookaburra Research
General Meeting
12 May. Nangar NP
13 June. Nigel Sethack – A visit to Kakadu National Park.
General Meeting
16 Jun. Gum Swamp, Forbes
11 July. Murray Fletcher – Spice, Trade and Botanicals
General Meeting
8 Aug. General Meeting
12 Sept. General Meeting
10 Oct. Heidi Zimmer – Threatened orchids and molecular work
General Meeting
14 Nov. Ross Sadlier – Central West Reptiles
General Meeting
17 Nov. Gaanha bula Mt Canobolas SCA
12 Dec. Planning Meeting.
General Meeting
15 Dec. Christmas Get Together with ECCO
Orange Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc. 