Ringwood Field Naturalists Club
The Ringwood Field Naturalists Club (RFNC) is an Australian regional natural history society dedicated to the study, appreciation and conservation of the natural environment of Victoria, Australia. It is based in Ringwood in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Founded in 1961, the club has played a pivotal role in promoting environmental awareness and scientific inquiry within the community.
The RFNC's Club badge features the Australian golden whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis), framed by leaves and flowers of the Cinnamon wattle (Acacia leprosa). The badge was designed by Jack Truscott, a local artist and foundation member of the RFNC.[1]
The RFNC is a member of the South East Australian Naturalists Association.
History[edit]
The RFNC was established in 1961 at an inaugural meeting on 20 September of that year. The meeting was chaired by Jack Hyett and 32 members were present.[2][3] The first office bearers and committee members were:
- President: Jack Hyett[4]
- Vice President: L. Sebire
- Secretary: F. Flentje
- Treasurer: William (Bill) King
- Committee members: E. Moore, F. Rogers
In 1976 Australian mycologist Bruce A. Fuhrer was made a life member.
Mission and activities[edit]
The RFNC provides a welcoming environment for people to meet other field naturalists and to learn, explore and share their interest in Australian natural history.[5] The club achieves this through a variety of activities, including:
- Monthly meetings featuring guest speakers, members' photographs, exhibits and sightings of interest;
- Monthly weekend excursions to explore the natural habitats, flora, and fauna of the region;
- Weekend field trips in autumn and spring across Victoria;
- Field care days, such as tree planting and weed removal at local sites.[6]
Membership and governance[edit]
Membership in the RFNC is open to anyone with an interest in nature and a desire to learn and explore. The club is governed by a committee, elected annually by its members, who oversee the organisation's activities and initiatives.[7]
Publications[edit]
The RFNC produces a 6-monthly club newsletter, called The Whistler.[8]
Prior to 2016, the newsletter was known as The Ringwood Field Naturalist.[9][10]
References[edit]
- ↑ "RFNC - The Club Badge". www.rfnc.org.au. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ↑ Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc, retrieved 6 March 2024
- ↑ Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc; Graham Cooke; Robert King, Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc, retrieved 6 March 2024
- ↑ Victorian National Parks Association. 62065 aa42d3e3-7c19-5315-966f-c1f85ebe4e6d (1966-05-01), "Quarterly meeting (1 May 1966)", News letter, Victorian National Parks Association (57): 3, retrieved 6 March 2024
- ↑ "Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc". www.maroondah.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ↑ "Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc". www.rfnc.org.au. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ↑ "RFNC - Who we are". www.rfnc.org.au. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ↑ Ringwood Field Naturalists Club (issuing body) (2016), The Whistler : newsletter of the Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc, Ringwood [Vic.] Ringwood Field Naturalists Club Inc, retrieved 28 February 2024
- ↑ "Archives". Ringwood Field Naturalists Club. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ↑ Ringwood Field Naturalists Club (1995), The Ringwood Field Naturalist Club newsletter, The Ringwood Field Naturalists Club, retrieved 6 March 2024
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