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What's happened to the ANPSA website?

In short - it's had a makeover.

When ASGAP changed its name to the Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) in late 2008 the old website was amended to change all ASGAP references to ANPSA. But a new name deserves a fresh look to the website, so that is what's now happened. However, with well over 1,000 web pages to update, the possibility of errors creeping in fairly high so, please let us know if you come across faulty links or inaccurate information.



New web site for the Coffs Harbour Group

The new website for the Coffs Harbour Group of the NSW Region of the Australian Plants Society is up and running. Check it out here.

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Coming Events.....

The Society's Regions and District Groups all hold a range of activities throughout the year. Activities include plant sales, wildflower exhibitions, tree and shrub plantings, bush regeneration days, garden visits, bushwalks and regular meetings.

The activities listed here are by no means a complete programme of all activities. They have been selected as being of particular interest to those who are not (yet?) Society members. They also include activities by other organisations.

Details of other Society activities can be obtained from these web sites of the Society's Regional Groups:



DateEvent
March 2010 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 20 March: 8.30 am to 2.00pm.

A wide range of plants will be available for sale by the Australian Native Plants Society. These sales are immensely popular, much anticipated events, as anyone who has been at a sale just after the gates open on Saturday morning will know! This plant sale features the widest range of species of Australian plants available in the Canberra region!

Venue: Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross St, Acton, on the slopes of Black Mountain (southern car park).



Burrendong Arboretum, Mumbil (near Wellington), New South Wales

Autumn Plant Sale
Sunday 21 March

Browse the raised beds and open spaces of the Arboretum. List what catches your eye and then buy your favourites for an autumn planting!

Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum was established in 1964 and covers approximately 167 ha. It is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Australia's unique and incredibly diverse flora.

For a location map, visit the Burrendong Arboretum website.

April 2010Bulli, New South Wales

Open Days, Illawarra Grevillea Park
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25; 10am to 4pm

The enclosed section of the Park is only open on six weekends per year. It is a showplace for many plants; there are hundreds of grevilleas and a wide range of other native species in a landscaped setting.

There are two unenclosed sections which are accessible 365 days a year.

  • Rear Rainforest Section: This is a popular area for walkers and access is either from Seymour St (off Cope Place), Bulli or walking around the northern boundary fence. This area is for walkers only and other forms of activity are forbidden.
  • Front Section: This area is RTA land which is maintained by The Grevillea Park. It provides open land as well as many plantings.

The Park is located at the rear of Bulli Showground - turn off the Pacific Highway at the Woonona-Bulli Sports Club, just south of Slacky Creek). It is just a short walk from the Bulli railway station. Admission to the enclosed area is $5 (accompanied children free).

Barbecue and picnic facilities available. Bring your lunch and make it a family day! Drinks on sale at the old Sherbrook chapel (which also has a displays and an abundance of literature on native plants).

Special openings for tours from groups (such as bus tours by Garden Clubs) can be arranged.

See the Park's web site for further details.



Brisbane, Queensland

Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 17; 9am to 3pm

The Society's Queensland Region's autumn sale will be held at the Grovely TAFE Campus. Entry via Woking Street, off Casey Street, off Dawson Parade, Keperra (UBD Map 138:1E).

A range of plants from experienced SGAP growers will be on sale, as well as expert advice on plant care and landscaping, also book sales.

May 2010Bulli, New South Wales

Open Days, Illawarra Grevillea Park
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2; 10am to 4pm

See details above.

July 2010Bulli, New South Wales

Open Days, Illawarra Grevillea Park
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18; 10am to 4pm

See details above.



Bulli, New South Wales

Open Days, Illawarra Grevillea Park
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25; 10am to 4pm

See details above.

September 2010Bulli, New South Wales

Open Days, Illawarra Grevillea Park
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26; 10am to 4pm

See details above.

October 2010Bulli, New South Wales

Open Days, Illawarra Grevillea Park
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3; 10am to 4pm

See details above.

 
July 2011Melbourne, Victoria

XVIII International Botanical Congress
23 - 30 July 2011

Botanical Congress

Advance notice of this important event on the world botanical calendar.

Highlights of the Congress

  • Nomenclature Section to be held pre-Congress from 18 - 22 July 2011
  • 225 General Symposia in addition to keynote and plenary sessions
  • Over 4,000 delegates expected to attend
  • Australia-wide field trips designed to showcase the diversity of Australia and its distinctive flora
  • A once in every five year opportunity to re-connect with colleagues from around the world

For further Congress information and regular updates, please register your interest online.



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