North Shore District Group |
Walks & Talks Program |
Walks & Talks at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower GardenNSG Walks & Talks activities run from March to November. About the Walks & TalksHear a talk by members of the North Shore group of the Australian Plants Society then be guided on a walk in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden to see and learn about our focus species as they come into flower. Meet at 9.45 am at Caley’s Pavilion in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives. For your safety in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, we will ask you for your name, mobile number and emergency contact number on arrival. Sessions run 10am to about 12 noon unless a later return time is indicated. Sessions are free. No booking required. No prior knowledge is required and information sheets will be provided. Walks are easy/medium grade. Please wear a hat, have suitable footwear and bring water/snack. Sunscreen and insect repellent would also be a good idea. All welcome to NSG Walks & Talks activities. July 22 Monday Walk Only: Rainforest trees & ferns. Leader John. July 29 Monday Walk & Talk: Grevillea and Hakea (Family Proteaceae). Leader Jan. Aug 5 Monday Walk & Talk: Heath plants (Family Ericaceae). Leader Norah. Aug 12 Monday Walk & Talk: Boronia and other members of Family Rutaceae. Leader Wendy. Aug 19 Monday Walk & Talk: Sedges, rushes & restiads. Leaders Phillip & Eva. Aug 26 Monday Walk & Talk: Acacia (Family Fabaceae, Subfamily Mimosoideae). Leader John. Sept 2 Monday Walk & Talk: Leptospermum, Gaudium, Baeckea (Family Myrtaceae). Leaders Phillip & Eva. Sept 9 Monday Walk & Talk: Pea shrubs and vines (Family Fabaceae, Subfamily Faboideae). Leader Wendy. Sept 16 Monday Walk & Talk: Waratahs and other members of Family Proteaceae. Leader Jeannie. Sept 23 Monday Walk Only: East Mueller Track return 1pm. Leader Gillian. For enquiries about the program ring Wendy 0419 323 035 or email wendyagrimm@gmail.com Download a PDF of the full program for terms 2 to 4 of 2024 here. Walks & Talks ResourcesWalks & Talks notes for each topic are here. There is further information on the Walks & Talks Program and its history here. |