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

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 current Club Program - 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 2023
Wednesday 14th - Meeting at Federation Estate
Member's Night
Peter Rogers - "Local wildflowers in Maroondah"
Jack Airey - "Tips for identifying raptors"
Alison Rogers - "Merlo Homestead. Then and now"
Saturday 17th - Upper Yarra Dam
Leaders: Lynn & Neal Smith
Meet at 10.30am at McVeigh's Water Wheel, Upper Yarra Dam.
(Melways 612 U2)
July 2023
Wednesday 12th - Meeting at Federation Estate
Speaker: Deakin University Powerful Owl Research Team
"Powerful Owls: ecology and tracking research"
Sunday 16th - Melbourne Museum
Leaders: Eleanor & Warwick Dilley
Meet before 1.00 pm in the foyer of the Museum at 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton.
Entry fee is $15 (full), $10 (Seniors), free (Concession card holders).