The Australian Plants Society (Victoria) is dedicated to promoting, growing and the conservation of Australian native plants, in gardens, community areas and their original environments.
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Bookings open on 15th February 2024 (early bird booking closes 30th June 2024)
From the APS Vic Facebook page
For those keen on the latest botanical research on Grevillea. I’ve found this group difficult to ID and it seems there are some issues after a close look at their DNA. Thanks Neil Doran.
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One for the calendar- a lovely wildflower show
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Phillip Johnson will deliver the keynote Swaby address at our biennial national conference “Gardens for Life” in September. This honours the contribution of the founder of the Australian Plants Society Arthur Swaby who in 1957 called a meeting of people keen to grow native plants. ![]()
Phillip Johnson designed the wonderful award winning Chelsea garden at Olinda. ![]()
The posts on his Facebook page are looking back at his journey in landscaping. ![]()
Our page has more on the APS, the conference and how to join. www.apsvic.org.au
Julie Weatherhead from Peppermint Ridge Farm in Gippsland will be presenting on bushfoods and the farm development and story at our upcoming "Garden’s for Life" conference in September. Check out the program here www.anpsa2024conference.com/program ![]()
peppermintridgefarm.au/ Congratulations to Julie for being named the Female Agribusiness Leader of the Year 2024 by Food and Fibre Gippsland – in recognition of outstanding achievement – see more detail of the farms offerings on their webpage. www.facebook.com/peppermintridgefarm
Dear plant people in Victoria. Have you considered joining a board of governance and bringing your flora/environmental/community perspective to that board?Do you have skills to share that could benefit Victoria’s environment sector? ![]()
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We’re looking for people with the right experience to join the Boards of: ![]()
🏔 Alpine Resorts Victoria ![]()
🌳 Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Trust ![]()
🔍 Environment Protection Authority Victoria ![]()
🛣 Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority ![]()
🏖 Marine and Coastal Council ![]()
🌲 National Parks Advisory Council ![]()
🌄 Parks Victoria ![]()
🐧 Phillip Island Nature Parks Board of Management Inc ![]()
🍃 Sustainability Victoria ![]()
🔬 Scientific Advisory Committee ![]()
🌼 Victorian Environmental Assessment Council ![]()
🌿 Working Heritage Inc ![]()
🐨 Zoological Parks and Gardens Board (Zoos Victoria)![]()
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We’re seeking expertise across a diverse range of fields, including financial management, public sector governance, law, tourism, environmental management, Aboriginal and cultural heritage, communications and community engagement. ![]()
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Expressions of interest close midnight 8 July 2024: www.boards.vic.gov.au/search-board-vacancies