The Western Australian Naturalists' Club (WANC), founded in Perth, Western Australia, in 1924, is one of the oldest conservation groups in Australia. It caters for those interested in all areas of natural history and conservation in Western Australia through a program of excursions, meetings, workshops and social events.
It consists of branches across the Perth metropolitan area, in the northern suburbs,[1] southern suburbs,[2] the Perth Hills (usually known as the Darling Range branch[3] and the Perth city branch[4] suburbs and the governing council.[5] The club is also a member of the Australian Naturalists' Network.[6]
There is also a group that focuses mainly on bushwalking.[7] Some meetings and events are also designed to include from 6 - 17 years age group.[8]
The Club’s stated purpose is “encouraging the study and protection of the natural environment” and it aims to support and engage in the study and conservation of the biodiversity of Western Australia.