Please note that QNC outings will be subject to special rules during the Covid19 pandemic click here for details
Register for excursions at: excursion@qnc.org.au so that we can manage attendance
| Type | Date | Description | Leader/Presenter | Information |
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| Meeting | 21/9/2020 | Member's night |
Annie & Greg
Neill and Calendar Photos |
The meeting presentation will be given by Greg and Annie Neill. Greg and Annie and two friends recently returned from a 4 week road trip to north western Queensland, and Boodjamula (Lawn Hill) National Park was the highlight of this trip. Their presentation will show the natural history of the areas they passed through on their journey, including Charleville, Muttaburra, Porcupine Gorge National Park (north of Hughenden), Richmond, Mt Isa, Riversleigh World Heritage Area, Karumba, and Undarra National Park (lava tubes). Photo entries for the Clubs’ calendar will be displayed, and photos for the club’s 2021 calendar will be selected by attendees votes.
Click here for more information about the calendar photo competition.
All wishing to attend the meeting should register by 6pm Sunday 14th September preferably via email to meetings@qnc.org.au or message to Secretary Judy Haines mobile 0402 236 359 Covid-19 social distancing, hygiene and other requirements will be implemented.
Due to Covid requirements, no supper will be available, and no books or library items will be on display.
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| Camp |
3/10/2020 to 5/10/2020 |
Minto Craigs | Barney Hines |
Unfortunately, THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED due to COVID-19 containment measures that permit a maximum gathering of 10 people in the Scenic Rim Regional Council area where the camp was to be held. The landholder is willing for a small number of people to camp that weekend. Contact details are available via excursion@qnc.org.au. The camping would be on a private basis and not a club activity. Minto Craigs are a prominent rocky outcrop which is actually a rhyolitic ring dike south of Boonah in the Fassifern District. The highest point is Mt. Minto, 1,082 feet high which was originally called Coweemooraburra. The varied vegetation communities include low woodland, shrubland and small areas of microphyll vineforest at the base with the surrounding areas dominated by eucalypt open forest. The campsite is on a private property of 60acres and includes Mt. Minto as well as being adjacent to Crown Land which is also part of the Minto Crags ring dyke. The owners have been very careful in the preservation of the natural history features on their land. The camp area has some slopes, is grassed amongst some small eucalypts and is suitable for tents, caravans and camper trailers. Nearby is a relocated hall which will be available for evening get-togethers. If the weather is suitable frogs may be calling from a near-by dam. Campers will need to be self-sufficient, including water. Toilets are on site. Day visitors are welcome and need to be on site by 8.30am for a 9.00am start. As a guide, travelling time from central Brisbane is about 2 hours. It is expected that the second day (4th) will be spent on or about the Craigs, but for those who choose to not climb the hills, there is plenty to see in the surrounding slopes. |
| Excursion | 17/10/2020 |
Scotts Point Redcliff |
Dr. Ian Lawn and Myriam Preker |
Scotts Point
is a
rocky
outcrop along
the
south-eastern
shores of the
Redcliffe
Peninsula.
Weather
permitting, we
will be
exploring the
platforms and
tidal pools
uncovered by the
falling tide. Assemble at the car park adjacent to Scotts Point Progress Park Brisbane UBD Ref: Map 91, R14 (the car park entrance is opposite 2 Margate Parade: turn right after you enter the car park to access the parking spaces adjacent to Scotts Point Beach). |
| Meeting | 19/10/2020 | CT White Lecture | Dr Andrew Franks |
The CT White
Lecture for 2020
will be given by
Dr Andrew
Franks. Andrew
is an expert on
bryophytes (moss
and
moss-like
plants).
Queensland is
the most biologically
diverse state in
Australia,
reflecting the
diversity of
climate
and vegetation
types across the
state. Our
understanding of
the bryophyte
flora of
Queensland has
been a
long and
sporadic process
with many
contributors. In
this lecture,
Andrew will talk
about the
history of
Queensland
bryology,
including some
of the key
collectors and
researchers that
have contributed
to our
understanding of
this
often-overlooked
group of land
plants.
All
wishing
to attend the
meeting
should
register
by 6pm Sunday
14th September
preferably via
email to
meetings@qnc.org.au
or message to
Secretary Judy
Haines mobile
0402 236 359
Covid-19 social distancing, hygiene and other requirements will be implemented.
Due to Covid requirements, no supper will be available, and no books or library items will be on display.
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