Australian Plants Society (Victoria)

Promoting the Appreciation and Preservation of Australian Plants


APS Cardinia Region

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Meets at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month (except December & January)

Venue: Auditorium, Deep Creek Reserve, 62 Cameron Way, Pakenham Google map link

Upcoming events for Cardinia Region

Membership page – to join or renew

President: Vacant

Secretary: Fred Menk    email

Treasurer: Marjanne Rook

Group Delegate: Joy Buck

Membership Officer: Judy Millington

EditionContents
Feb 25Member’s Display Table, Q&A with Glenice Robinson, Berwick’s Brachychiton discolor trees, 2025 Native Calendar Competition, How to Grow Davidson’s Plum in Berwick, Spotlight on Persoonia pinifolia, This Month’s Tips, “The Forest Wars” by David Lindenmayer Book Review, Field Excursion Using iNaturalist, Invasives and Substitutes, Kids Activities
Dec 24No Monthly Topic, Display Table Specimens, Q&A with Alan Robinson, Members’ Comments, Spotlight on Actinotus helianthi, This Month’s Tips, iNaturalist App, Quiz, Wildlife and Habitats, Invasive Verbena bonariensis and Substitutes, ANPSA Study Groups, Summation of Dr Gary Presland’s talk in November on “How nature has shaped the CBD and greater Melbourne”, Kids Activities
Nov 24Topic “How Nature has Shaped the CBD and Greater Melbourne” with Dr Gary Presland, snake photos, Pl@ntNet App, Q&A with new member Jackie Jensen, Resources for New Members, Spotlight on some of the Indigenous Plants of Cardinia Region, Book Review of “The Art of Healing: Australian Bush Medicine”, Australian Natives in California
Oct 24Topic “The Snakes that Move Through the Garden” with Pete Mantell (Mr Slytherin), Impressa Awards, farewell to Alex and Wendy Smart, Q&A with Jan Chisholm, Topics for 2025, Sourcing Information Online, Snake Quiz, Spotlight on Local Nature Reserves
Sep 24Topic “Planning for 2025” with Judy Millington (Member’s Night), New Officer Bearers Post AGM, Dry Shade, Q&A with Alex Smart, Love Creeper, Bob Brown’ Peppermint Tree, Spotlight on Acacias
Aug 24Topic “Plants for Dry Shade” with Chris Larkin, AGM, Invasive Weeds, Wendy Smart Q&A, 200,000 New Trees Needed in Melbourne, Naidoc Week at Pakenham Library, The Radio National Science Show
Jul 24Topic “Kulin Country: Indigenous Life and Culture in the Port Philip Region” with Dr Gary Presland, Andrews Foundation, Doryanthus palmeri (Spear Lily), Helen Young, “Village Bell”, The Secret History of the British Garden, Gardening Australian (June 21st)
Jun 24Topic “The Role of Mycorrhizae and Soil Biota in Australian Soil Health” with Dr Mary Cole, Famous Trees, Flowers for Mother’s Day, New Videos of Mt. Worth, Snow Gums, Endeavour Fern Gully Reopens, RBG Hobart, Revegetation Successes, Deep Creek Seedbank
May 24Topic “Permaculture with Natives” with Alison Chatfield and Judy Millington, The Rembrandt of Green Spaces, WA Forests Under Threat, Deep Creek Open Day, Euroa Arboretum, Wiry Buttons, Beaconsfield War Memorial
Apr 24Topic “The Cardinia Regional Parklands” with Ema Newton, Bunnings Under Fire, New Landcare Facilitator (Linda Sijpkes), Wallflower Poison, Native Ant Species, Creeping Boobialla, Interview with Steven Hopper
Mar 24Topic “East Gippsland and the Croajingalong National Park” with Monika and Rolf Herman, Trees in Trouble, Talking to the Trees, Harrod’s Honey, Feral Horses
Feb 24Topic “Holiday Adventures – Members Night”, Week in Wildlife Photos, From the ABC, Deep Creek News, Waterbird Survey at BNCR
Aug 22President’s Report
Jul 22A visit to Far North Queensland
May 22Our new home