Next Event
9th-12th Sept
Springtime Flora Festival at Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong
Saturday & Sunday, 11th & 12th Sept.
APS Regional Get-together
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Australian Plant Society NSW Regional Get-together : Sat 11th & Sun 12th Sept.
Held this year by the Sutherland and Menai District Groups
Saturday 11th September:
Joseph Banks Reserve, Manooka Place, Kareela.
Arrive 9:30am for registration and payment of $5. Take a guided walk and have morning tea. Leave at 11am.
Burnham Burnham Reserve at Jannali.
Take in the magnificent views over the Woronora Valley. Stroll among the many flowers and plants. Go on a longer walk with local members as guides.
The Boatshed, Woronora
Have lunch at the boatshed, only a short drive away. Enjoy lunch provided for you at no cost! Go for a paddle in a boat!
Members' Garden Visits
Visit two gardens. First at Menai and then at Barden Ridge.
Rural Fire Service Headquarters, Illawong
Wander among the gardens. Enjoy afternoon tea before heading home. Plant sales also. Approx finish: 5:30pm
Dinner at the Thai Rim Nan, Como
Enjoy a walk around the grounds before dark Approx cost: $20 per head
* For accommodation overnight, contact Ralph. Details below.
Sunday 12th September:
Eco cruise to Winifred Falls, Royal NP - Cronulla Public Wharf, Cronulla
Free tea, coffee and biscuits. Toilet facilities on-board
BYO lunch.
Cruise departs 10am, returns 2pm.
Cost: $33 Contact Ralph to pay in advance.
Please contact: Ralph on 9548 1074,
mobile 0416 030 872 or
email: ralphc@spin.net.au
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