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

Founded in 1961, The RFNC is a group of people who enjoy learning about nature. The Club provides a friendly and informal place for people to explore, learn and share their interest in Australian Natural History. We enjoy getting together, having a walk and learning about the myriad of things that exist around us.

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.

The Club provides a place for anyone interested in Natural History to meet new people with similar interests. Whether you're interested in birdwatching, learning more about plants, or exploring native orchids, the Ringwood Field Naturalists Club is sure to have something to offer.

The Club has:
  • A monthly meeting - with guest speakers, member's photographs & exhibits,
  • Excursions - day trips on the weekend to places of interest,
  • Autumn & Spring weekends away - a full weekend away to a location in Victoria,
  • Field-care days - tree planting/weed removal at local sites,
  • The Whistler - our 6-monthly Newsletter,
  • A 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

Monthly Meeting

If you're interested in the Club, visitors are always welcome at our monthly meeting. Come along and see what we're all about and meet some members, who'll be more than happy to have a chat.

The February to December meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm, at the Ringwood East Senior Citizens Centre (2-8 Laurence Grove, Ringwood East, 3135). Our January meeting is an outdoor gathering at a local reserve or bushland.

If you'd like to get in touch, drop us an email at ringwoodfnc@hotmail.com.
Upcoming Events
November 2026
Wednesday 11th - Meeting
Speaker: Chris Clarke
“Flora of Melbourne’s Grasslands”
Saturday 14th - Sunbury Grassland & Organ Pipes NP
Leaders: Shirley Smith and Barbara Lloyd
Meet at 10am at The Nook/Sunbury Centennial Park, Vaughan Street, Sunbury.
(Melways 382 G4)
December 2026
Wednesday 9th - Meeting
Speakers: Karen Martin “Mosquitoes”
Roger Needham “Birding at Bowra”

This will be followed by supper, please bring something to share.
January 2027
Wednesday 13th - Outdoor Meeting Currawong Bush Park
Leaders: Inta & Roger Needham
Enter off Reynolds Rd, East Doncaster.
Meet at 4.30pm for a walk.
Picnic dinner at 6.00pm.
Meeting starts at 7.00pm
(Melways 34 H6)
Sunday 17th - Yea Wetlands
Leader: Jack Airey
Meet at 10:30am at the John Cummins Reserve for a walk along the boardwalk in the wetlands
(Melways 610 Q8)
February 2027
Friday 5th to Tuesday 9th
RFNC Summer weekend - Mt Hotham
Leaders: Shirley Smith And Alison Rogers
More details at meetings
Wednesday 10th - Meeting
Speaker: Jason Caruso
“Sharks of Australia”
The Ringwood Field Naturalists Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Country on which we meet, learn, and explore the natural environment. We recognise their deep and enduring connection to land, waters, and the natural world, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.