OFF Field Officer, Graham Fry and Program Officer Matt Allison have put together the program of activities for 2018. There is a mixture of easy excursions and some more demanding walks. Our monthly Monday meetings will feature environmental research, travel and tips on living sustainably. CHECK OFF NEWS FOR DETAILS OF ACTIVITIES
Take a look at our 2018 Program- pdf copy can be printed or get a card at one of our talks or walks
2018 Program
MEETINGS: Held at 7.30 pm in Oatley RSL & Community Club, 23 Letitia Street, Oatley
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FEBRUARY
26th Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
James Baxter-Gilbert examining eastern water dragons and their adaptability to urban habitat.
MARCH
1st Thursday – Field day
Victoria Barracks – tour of precinct with its early colonial architecture. Leader: Julian Sheen
21st Wednesday – Field day
Walk from Edgecliff to Circular Quay via Royal Botanic Garden. Leader: Keith McRorie
26th Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Em Prof of Anthropology, Richard Wright OAM examines the Australian climate & environment of 10,000 years ago.
APRIL
23rd Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Julian Sheen on The Old Burma Road to Shangrila: travelling beyond expectations in Myanmar and China.
27/29th Weekend field trip
Stay in Capertee NP homestead surrounded by wildlife; explore the valley. Leader: Deb Andrew
MAY
28th Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Ecologist Dr Rod Armistead from Eco Logical explains the Phytophthora Dieback in Myles D R.
JUNE
3rd Sunday – Field day
Parramatta – further exploration of its heritage sites and parks. Leader: Vicki Bolling
25th Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Author Paul Irish revealing his recent book “Hidden in Plain View” exploring Aboriginal lives post 1788.
JULY
1st Sunday – Field Day
North Head – medium walk through rare heathland and wildflowers. Leader: Melina Amerasinghe
23rd Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Bev Debrincat shows how easy it is to establish small bird habitat corridors in our own yards.
29th Sunday – Field Day
Nattai NP – medium to hard walk to Bonnum Pic, spectacular views. Leader Adrian Buzo
AUGUST
27th Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Movie screening of “Secrets at Sunrise”: Western Australia’s rarest bird: the western ground parrot.
SEPTEMBER
2nd Sunday – Field Day
Sydney Olympic Park – Heritage Railway tour, birds, wetlands. Leader: Liz Cameron
23rd Sunday – Field Day
Quarantine Station North Head – tour of heritage buildings, colonial history. Leader: Yvonne Penn
24th Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Cliff Crane (The Banjo) reminisces on famous and little known Oatley Bushwalkers of Yesteryear.
OCTOBER
22nd Monday Meeting – 7.30pm
Prof Ross Jeffree shows it is possible with the “Conservation success stories of Bhutan”.
27th Saturday – Field day
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden – cool climate Spring flowers. Leader: Graham Fry
NOVEMBER
18th Sunday – Field Day
Stony Range Botanical Garden, an oasis of native plants in Dee Why. Leader: Graham Lalchere
26th Monday Meeting & Social Supper – 7.30pm
PhD candidate, Reannan Honey brings us up to speed on the results of her “Homes in Hollows” study which OFF is helping to finance.
DECEMBER
3rd Christmas Picnic in Oatley Park
PROGRAM 2019
FEBRUARY
4th AGM – 7.30pm
Followed by members’ photos & supper
COMMITTEE
President
Graham Lalchere 9580 3107
Vice Presidents
Alan Fairley 9570 8332
Julian Sheen 9594 4888
Secretary
Liz Cameron 9580 6621
Treasurer
Rodger Robertson 9570 7471
Program & Publicity Officer
Matt Allison 0408 605 923
Field Officer
Graham Fry 9580 6621
Membership Officer
Robin Dickson 9580 5663
Website Officer
Melina Amerasinghe 0400 300 662
Grants Officer
Kim Wagstaff 9580 7919
Additional Officers
Vicki Bolling 9580 3107
Peter de Beuzeville 8068 6149
Ben Hope 0402 358 348
Peter Mahoney 0435 990 965
James Deli 0434 441 800
Appointed Positions
Public Officer
Julian Sheen 9594 4888
Editorial Committee
Conservation Advisor
Deb Andrew 9570 2695
Hospitality and Welcome
Beverley Watters 9534 1096
Vicki Bolling 9580 3107
Sue de Beuzeville 8068 6149
Sue Howard 9579 1718
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