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Rainer Rehwinkel, local ecologist and naturalist, has spent four to six weeks in four of the last five years on family visits to the south of France. While there, he has spent many an hour traversing the foothill forests, heathlands and grasslands of the Pyrenees, and visiting wetlands on the Mediterranean coasts of France and Cataluna (Spain). Rainer's presentation focuses on the scenery, vegetation and flora of these regions, highlighting some commonalities with our Australian flora. There will also be a sprinkling of photos of invertebrates and a smattering of birds. Rainer’s story: I have had a deep interest and love of nature since the age of 12. I started my career as horticulturist and changed careers after studying ecology in 1990 at the University of Canberra. Working briefly with ACT Parks and Conservation, I then moved over to the NSW Government, where I worked firstly as a Grassland Project Office, and then for many years, as a Senior Threatened Species officer. I specialised in the conservation of grassy ecosystems and the flora and fauna that they support, until my retirement in 2015. Since retiring, I’ve kept up my skills by being involved in community and advocacy work, including Landcare, Friends of Grasslands, Wandiyali Trust, Friends of Bluetts Block and the Conservation Council. I’ve travelled to all continents except North America and Antarctica. In my travels, I spend most of my time looking at and photographing landscapes, flora and wildlife. At home, I spend much of my free time birding and exploring the natural areas of Canberra and the wider region.
We meet in the Slatyer Seminar Room, on the first floor of the R N Robertson Building, 46 Sullivans Creek Road at the ANU. Head up the stepped ramp on the right as you enter the building. Lifts are also available. The Slatyer room will be on your left at the front of the building. Light refreshments will be served from 7pm. Please bring a keep cup or mug for coffee or tea.
Non (and new!) members always very welcome
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Slatyer Seminar Room, R N Robertson Building, 46 Sullivans Creek Rd, Australian National University, Acton, ACT, RN Robertson Building Anu, Biology Pl, Acton ACT 2601, Australia, Canberra
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