Tasmania, the southern-most state of Australia, has an interesting and diverse natural environment. The north-eastern area of the island is home for The North-Eastern Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club, where members and friends share their interest in nature and promote awareness of the land and its flora and fauna. The Club was formed in 1972.
The Club conducts regular excursions to diverse places of interest which are mostly fascinating and sometimes amazing. These events are led by a person who has a particular interest in and knowledge of the area visited.
A Total Surprise – the visit to the Musselroe Wind Farm, Cape Portland, September 2024
Below: The orchid Philadenia (Blue fairy orchid) found at the Wind Farm
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- Orchid: Pheladenia deformis (LB)
34,000 years old continuously occupied termite mound discovered.
Botanists identify 33 global dark spots” with thousands of unknown plants
Here are some photos from Ben Lomond, in our “Other things” gallery (click an image for a really great view)
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- Field Nats at Little Hell, Ben Lomond (LR)
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- Lunch on Ben Lomond
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- Ben Lomond (PR)
MISSION STATEMENT: It is the mission of this club to encourage the study, appreciation and preservation of our natural and cultural environment, the animals, plants, geology and landforms, including those of the coastal and marine areas in the North East region of Tasmania.
North-eastern Tasmania is bounded by the Tamar River, the coastline from George Town, to Chain of Lagoons and Ben Lomond on the southern side.
President: Ross Coad
Vice President: Pam Bretz
Secretary: Louise Brooker
Treasurer: Myles Clarke
Committee: Mike Douglas, Jay Wilson, Lloyd Reeves.