Guests are welcome at our activities.

Meetings

We hold evening meetings on the 2nd Friday of each month February to November. Meetings will be face-to-face or by Zoom, depending on the current conditions and the location of our speaker.

Next meeting: at Beatrice Taylor Hall 8th August 2025 7.30pm for 8:00pm.

Bob Conroy AFSM 'The Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ku-ring-gai Georegion'

See detailed notice further down the page.

Group Outings and Activities

Usually held at a weekend, these outings visit  local gardens, reserves or other places of interest or sometimes there may be work to be done!

Next North Shore Group Activity: AUGUST 9^th Garden Visit to the Garden of Harry Loots and Lindy Monson in Cremorne

Harry and Lindy have kindly offered to show us their lovely native garden in Cremorne. Some of our members have already seen this garden and spoken highly of it but some of us have missed out over the years and are happy for this opportunity. We’ll stay on for morning tea. Please advise of your intention to attend and you will then be provided with the address.

The garden is focused on Sydney heath plants and there are some interesting Ericaceae. Ferns and Flannel Flowers also have done well. Crushed sandstone beds have been successful. Harry advises that the garden is on a steep block with steps to some parts but there is also much to be seen without taking the steps.

Where: The home of Harry Loots and Lindy Monson in Cremorne (exact address details will be given when you indicate your intention to attend).

When: Saturday 9th August 10am.

What to Bring: A small plate of something to share at morning tea. Walking pole for negotiating steps.

Contact: Sue Fredrickson 0401362921 paulandsuefreddo@bigpond.com.

Walks & Talks

Walks and Talks are open to the public. See their own page, here.

Propagation, Plant Sales, The Knoll Garden and Bushcare

The Propagation group meets on alternate Wednesdays, weather permitting. Native plants are available for sale (cash only) and growing advice is provided. This activity is carried out at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, St Ives in the white shade house located behind the Wildflower Garden Visitors Centre. See the NSG entries on the calendar on the APS NSW Activities page for propagation, plant sales and advice of dates. Contact Tania Lamble on 0415043671 for details..

Volunteers also maintain the Knoll Garden at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, St Ives. Please contact Wendy Grimm on 0419323035  for details.

A Ku-ring-gai Council-run Bushcare group in which members participate is also active in the Garden on non-propagation Wednesdays. Contact KMC (bushcare@krg.nsw.gov.au) for details.

Save the Date!

APS NSG will be holding a PLANT SALE on Saturday 7 September at Caley’s Pavilion

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. More details to follow.

Next Evening Meeting

Next meeting Friday 8th August 2025 7.30pm for 8.00pm at Beatrice Taylor Hall, Hornsby.

Bob Conroy AFSM 'The Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ku-ring-gai Georegion'

Working with both the NPWS and the RFS, Bob Conroy has decades of experience in protecting, conserving and presenting the natural and cultural heritage values of NSW. Bob’s presentation will cover some of the most significant values that exist within Sydney’s North Shore and discuss future threats and opportunities.

Plants for sale (when meetings are same week as Propagation), library & supper.

ALL Welcome

The Beatrice Taylor Hall is behind Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre at 25 Edgeworth David Avenue, Hornsby. There will be plant sales after the meeting (cash only, please bring change) and refreshments. The NSG Botanical library is also available for members to browse and borrow items.

Zoom meetings can be attended by non-members by contacting Sue Fredrickson to request the Zoom link. Sue can be contacted on paulandsuefreddo@bigpond.com or 0401 362 921.