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. May 13 Monday Walk and Craft: Creating with Nature. Leader Margo. May 20 Monday Walk & Talk: Banksia (Family Proteaceae). Leader Norah. May 27 Monday Walk & Talk: Orchids. Leader Wendy. June 3 Monday Walk & Talk: Leaves and Latin. Leader Robert. June 17 Monday Walk & Talk: Flowers to fruit. Leader Jan. June 24 Monday Walk & Talk: Colonial botanists. Leader Anna. July 1 Monday Walk Only: KWG to Showground; return 2:30 pm. Leader Phillip. 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. |