WELCOME TO THE QUEENSLAND NATURALISTS' CLUB
Interested in Queensland Natural History?
Are you interested in animals, plants, insects and fungi? Do you want to know more about our forest, wallum, grasslands and marine environments? Are you keen to share your experiences with friendly like-minded people?
The Queensland Naturalists’ Club is the place for you!
The aims of the Queensland Naturalists' Club Inc.
- To study all branches of natural history
- To encourage the preservation and protection of native flora and fauna and their environments
- To publish worthwhile observations on natural history and to record club activities
Meetings
General meetings have talks covering a wide range of natural history topics given by speakers from within our club or from other institutions. There is also an opportunity to present your own discoveries of natural history in an exhibits section of the meeting.
When meetings are schedule the details can be found here – https://www.qnc.org.au/events/category/meetings
Note: There are no meetings in December or January each year.
Outings/Excusions
The QNC has regular outings, at least once a month, to areas of natural history interest, mainly South-East Queensland.
These vary from half day, full day or weekend excursions. Each year we also organise a longer excursion (7-14 days) to places further afield.
Excursions
The QNC has regular excursions at least once a month.
Meetings
Held monthly at the Toowong Uniting Church.
QLD Natural History Award
Recognising those who've made outstanding contributions to natural history in Queensland.
Excursion Reports
Discover the flora and fauna members have discovered.
Publications
Queensland Natural History resources and articles.
Papers
QNC papers.
Online Shop
Event payments, membership sign-up and renewal, & products.
Latest News
The Queensland Natural History Award
The Queensland Natural History Award is presented annually by the Queensland Naturalists’ Club Inc. to give recognition to persons who have made outstanding contributions to natural history in Queensland. It has been awarded since 1992.
The award consists of a medallion featuring the Bunya Pine tree and is set in a polished block of Bunya Pine wood. The Bunya Pine Araucaria bidwillii is endemic to Queensland and is the symbol of the Club.