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50 th ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME
INCLUDING GARDEN WEEK & KINGS PARK FESTIVAL
DATE 2008 |
DETAILS |
HOSTS |
NOTE |
| March Tues.18th | Society 50 th Anniversary Breakfast. 7.30am Tamala Room, Ecology Centre, Bold Park, Floreat. | Management Committee | Including invited guests. An opportunity for public servants/CEO's etc to attend before heading for work. RSVPs essential to office . |
| March Sat. 29th for Sun 30th guided tour. | Hi Vallee Farm, Lesueur, to experience Banksia and related flora. Banksia candoleana (magnificent). B. menzeii & B. grosser. 4 DRF & 40 priority species. | Lesueur Don & Joy Williams |
Joy warns of hot, sandy days, but members may consider the discomforts worthwhile in order to experience this unique area at this special time of year. RSVPs essential to Don & Joy ((08)96523035). Either camp Sat. night or travel up Sun. morning. Camping & meals self contained. Some showers/toilets $6.50pp. Small charge for guided tour. Alternative accommodation at Jurien Motel or caravan park |
| April Sat 12th | Garden Week | Horticultural Industustry | Opportunity for publicity. |
| April Sat 19th | Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea Ledger Road Hall, Gooseberry Hill. | Darling Range | Speakers: Eleanor Bennett, Elizabeth George, Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Cost $5.00 each. Begins 9 am. RSVP Debbie Scrivener 92931515 |
| May Sat 10th | ? | Eastern Hills | Centered around Annual Plant Sale. |
| May Tues 13th | Gardening with Native Plants of Perth, Real Life Experience | Perth | Emphasis on WA species and gardening aspects. |
| May Sat 17th | Street Plant Stall & Luncheon in York | Avon | Lunch at Bugatti Restaurant. |
| June Sat 28th & Sun 29th | WSWA AGM & State Conference Tamala Room, Ecology Centre, Bold Park, Floreat. | Management Committee | Showcase all Branches and sub-committees. |
| June 30th | Steve Hopper, Director of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew UK : A Half Century of Extraordinary Discovery: wildflower science in WA since 1958 | Northern Suburbs | 7.30pm at Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus (Lecture theatre 19.141 - follow the signs from Lakeside Drive entrance to ECU). Limited places so booking essential. Ph: Christine on 9447 2983 or 0430 013 364 |
| July eitherTues 22 or Wed 23rd | Life Members Morning Tea at Zamia Restaurant. | Management Committee | Invited list as guests of the Management Committee. |
| July Mon. 28th | Herbarium Opening and Field Trips | Mukinbudin | DEC involved. |
| August - Date to be set | Opening of Tamma Parkland | Merredin | |
| September Thurs 4th Sat. 6th | Ken Hurst Park. Historical aspects. Cockburn Wetlands Centre. Walk into Park . | Murdoch | Thursday evening talks followed by walk into Park on the following Saturday. |
| September Fri 26th - Mon 29th | Kings Park Festival | BGPA | Opportunity for publicity. |
| October Fri 3rd to Sun 5th | ? | Kulin | Centered around Bush Races Month and Art Show. |
| November Sat 1st & Sun 2nd | Luncheon, Walks, Boat trip, & Dinner. | Albany | A full weekend of activities. |
| November Sun 9th | Breakfast at Bungendore Park & Walk. | Armadale | In partnership with Bungendore Park management. |
| November Sat. 15th | WSWA Society Dinner Venue TBA | Management Committee | Final formal event with speakers and awards presentations. |