TNC is the accepted local abbreviation for the Toodyay Naturalists’ Club Inc.
The TNC is a not-for-profit incorporated community group dedicated to preserving and promoting the native flora, fauna and landscape values of the Avon Valley and region by exchanging ideas, supporting research, education, publishing
and any other practical works that encourage the community to be aware of the natural environment and/or materially further
its preservation and restoration.
The TNC was established in 1968.
No. But the TNC has a very good relationship with the WA Naturalists Club, and sometimes have joint excursions.
Drummond House – Toodyay’s Environment & History Centre is the home of the TNC, shared with the Toodyay Historical Society and the Toodyay Friends of the River. It is located at 108B Stirling Terrace, Toodyay (next to the Bendigo Bank ATM).
The TNC normally meets in the CWA Hall in Stirling Terrace, Toodyay. The club often meets in the field as well so it’s important to check the website or with the secretary to confirm the venue.
No, the TNC is a hands-on conservation group. Our objects clearly identify us as anything but a lobby group.
The TNC does not support any development that will have an adverse impact on the natural environment. However they are willing to work with proponents of current and future development proposals to secure the best outcomes for the environment
The TNC has a page dedicated to emergency care of injured animals.
The members elect a committee (or ‘board’) for the TNC annually.
They are all community members and are unpaid volunteers. The club is not a political or religious organisation.
Membership of the TNC entitles members to discounts on publications, regular newsletters, and the opportunity to meet like-minded people. TNC excursions are not restricted to members.
The TNC is a member of the Helena and Aurora Ranges Advocates (HARA). . This magnificent banded ironstone range on the edge of the goldfields has extremely high conservation and natural heritage values, and worthy of protection from mining. In 2019 State Government funding was set aside to make this a Nature Reserve! Visit their site to find out more.
The TNC is a member of the Australian Naturalists’ Network
The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club, with financial assistance from the Toodyay Land Conservation District Committee, produced a brochure in 1992 titled Some Common Trees of Toodyay part of a nature series. Although over 25 years old it is still relevant today.
Eucalypts of the Wheatbelt
Western Australia’s Wheatbelt has some remarkable eucalypts (or gum trees). Eight of the most widely planted ornamental gums in the eastern states are all from our Wheatbelt. But how many of the 159 species are commonly planted in WA? Not too many. We plant eastern states trees instead.
To find out more about our magnificent trees visit Malcolm French’s Eucalypts of WA’s Wheatbelt