Join APS NSW for our Quarterly gathering hosted by the Meni Wildflowers Group.
Program
10:00 am – 12:00 noon: Choice of Activities
1. Visit to the Menai Wildflower Garden (MWG)
Located at the fire station, this magnificent garden is a tribute to the wonderful efforts of the Menai Group members over 20 years.
2. Guided Bushwalk – Drive Barden Ridge Playing Fields
Join members of the MWG for a guided local walk, starting at the end of Recreational Drive, Barden Ridge playing fields. The walk follows relatively flat fire trails and is about 2.5 km return, with some uneven surfaces. Along the way, we will discuss the local flora and share insights into the area's European history.
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch
The MWG garden will be set up with chairs and tables for those wishing to enjoy lunch at the fire station, where the meeting will be held.
Alternatively, the picnic tables and old wharves of Albert De Lardes Reserve offer a lovely lunch spot for those carrying their lunch on the walk.
Lunch can be purchased from Illawong shops on Fowler Rd, only a five-minute drive from both the walk destination and the MWG garden. It is optional to bring your own lunch.
Plants will also be available for sale at the MWG nursery at the fire station.
1:00 – 3:00 pm: AGM and Talk – Illawong Fire Station
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1:00 – 1:30 pm: APS NSW AGM
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1:30 – 3:00 pm: Talk by Professor Mark Ooi and an associate, followed by afternoon tea.
An outline of Mark’s talk is to be confirmed.
About the Speaker:
Mark Ooi is a Senior Research Fellow based at the Centre for Ecosystem Science, part of the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UNSW. His research interests include fire and plant (particularly seed) ecology. Much of his work focuses on understanding the mechanistic responses of plant populations to fire regimes, threatened species conservation, and the effects of climate change.
Courtesy: UNSW Staff Profile – Mark Ooi
$5 entry by card only (no cash accepted).
Annual General Meeting - Agenda
Our 2024 Annual Report is here & finanical statements can be found in the member only section of the website
To send your apologies, please email: office@austplants.com.au
Please email any financial questions by Friday 2 May 2025 and we will provide responses at the AGM.
Nominations for board positions
We welcome new board members, and non-board members, to assist with running the Society. If you'd like to join the board or wish to nominate someone, please contact President John Desmond to discuss what's involved.
The form here needs to be completed and returned by Friday May 2 2025
Proxy voting
If you cannot attend the AGM, and would like to nominate a proxy for your vote, please complete the Proxy form here and return by Friday 2 May to office@austplants.com.au
