". . . to further the study of Natural History in all its branches"
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Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc.

Club activities are being run in line with Government regulations, including that all members & guests attending meetings, excursions and events must be fully vaccinated.

Our COVIDSafe Plan is here.

Founded in 1961, the Ringwood Field Naturalists Club provides a friendly & informal forum for people to share and explore their interest in Australian Natural History.

The Club caters to all areas of Natural History by having a varied programme - we don't specialise in just one or two areas of nature. At our monthly meeting, we have presenters giving talks on wide-ranging topics. Our monthly excursions and twice-yearly weekends away are spread across Victoria, giving the opportunity to explore new areas.

Whether it is exploring the world of native orchids, photographing plants and wildlife or simply identifying the birds visiting your garden, the Ringwood Field Naturalists Club is sure to have something to offer.

The Club has:
  • Our monthly meeting - speakers, member's photographs & exhibits,
  • Monthly excursions - day trips on the weekend,
  • Autumn & Spring weekend away - weekends away around Victoria,
  • Field-care days - tree planting/weed removal at local sites,
  • The Whistler - our 6-monthly Newsletter,
  • A large natural history library - available for borrowing.
Have a look at our Club programme - Click here

Here's the latest Club Newsletter - The Whistler - Click here

Why not come along to our Monthly Meeting - 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month, held at Maroondah Federation Estate in Ringwood. Click here for more details.

If you'd like to get in touch, drop us an email (click here) or give us a call on (03) 9801 6946.

© 2022 Ringwood Field Naturalists Club
Upcoming Events
June 2022
Saturday 4th - Devilbend Reservoir
Leaders: Shirly Smith, Barbara Lloyd, Kim McKee
Meet at 10am at Picnic Area off Graydens Road
(Melways 152 J3)
Wednesday 8th - Meeting at Federation Estate
Speaker: Georgia Angus
"Bridging the gap between citizens and scientists"
July 2022
Wednesday 13th - Meeting at Federation Estate
Speaker: Dr Lindy Lumsden
"Bats: Fascinating Creatures of the Night"
Saturday 16th - Badger Weir
Leaders: Sandra & Don Redman
Park in the upper picnic ground car park, opposite the toilets in time for an 10am start.
(Melways 278 K9)
August 2022
Wednesday 10th - Meeting at Federation Estate
Speaker: Don Redman
"South West Western Australia
Speaker: Peter Rogers
"Is it a tortoise or a turtle?"
Sunday 14th - Heathcote - Pink Cliffs
Leaders: Helen & Graeme Fernandez
Meet at 10:30am at the Information Centre corner High St. and Barrack St. Heathcote.
(Melways X 909 H 5)
September 2022
Friday 30th - SEANA Spring Weekend at Merricks
Hosted by the Peninsula Field Naturalists Club
October 2022
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th
Beechworth weekend away
Leaders: Eeva & David Hewitt
To be based at the Lake Sambell Caravan Park