Karlkurla Spider Walk with Dr Mark Harvey
Dates
Wednesday 18 September | 5.30pm - 7.30pm
$5 per participant | Limited places, bookings essential
Location
Karlkurla Bushland park
Bush walk commences at 5.30pm sharp
Meet at Paddington Dr (main entrance)
Dress appropriately for the weather with comfortable shoes.
This event is now sold-out
Site access information
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This event is now sold-out
Missed out? Not to worry! You might be interested in our special event Spider Talk with Dr Mark Harvey.
Join the Museum's very own 'Spider Man', Dr. Mark Harvey for a one of a kind dusk bush walk at Karlkurla Park!
Step into the twilight with your family for an unforgettable adventure guided by WA Museum's own Dr. Mark Harvey.
Discover the secrets of common spider species at Karlkurla Park and surrounding areas, revealing a wondrous world beneath our feet! Spiders are common inhabitants of all land environments and can be routinely found in and around houses in urban environments.
On the bush walk, learn fascinating facts about our eight-legged friends and even get to hear more about some of Mark's favourites!
Perfect for all ages, this one of a kind evening should not be missed.
What you will need:
- Water bottle
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm jumper and raincoat, depending on the weather
- Camera
About the presenter
Dr Mark Harvey is a Curator at the Western Australian Museum where he looks after the arachnid (spiders, scorpions, etc.) and myriapod collection (millipedes, centipedes, etc.). He’s studied arachnids and myriapods in many different parts of Australia and the world and has described nearly 800 new species during his career. Mark is passionate about conservation and wants to ensure that spiders and millipedes receive conservation attention when appropriate.
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