Upcoming Meetings & Excursions
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Read more: 2026-03-12 – 12th March – Dr Laura Bussolini on Tracking Superb ParrotsSpeaker: Dr Laura Bussolini, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Fenner School of Environment & Society, ANU. When: Thursday 12 March, 7.30 pm Details: The ANU recently received funding to research the movements of threatened parrot species, specifically the Superb Parrot and closely related Regent Parrot. Throughout the 2025 breeding season, we covered a huge geographic area to…
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Read more: 2026-03-15 – Sunday 15th March – Hassans WallsWhere: Hassans Walls When: Sunday 15 March Time: 8.15am (EARLIER THAN USUAL) Leader: Nigel Hobden Meeting place: Orange High School Bus Bay Hassans Walls Lookout is the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. Look out to Mount Wilson, Mount York, Mount Tarana and Mount Blaxland. The whole…
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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PLANNED
- 2026-03-12 – 12th March – Dr Laura Bussolini on Tracking Superb Parrots
- 2026-03-15 – Sunday 15th March – Hassans Walls
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.
Orange Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc. 