Join us in Kiama in September 2022AUSTRALIAN FLORA – PAST PRESENT FUTUREKiama Pavilion, Sunday 11 to Friday 16 September 2022
The Australian Plants Society NSW is delighted to be hosting the Australian Native Plants Society Australia (ANPSA) Biennial Conference at the Kiama Pavilion in September 2022. These conferences are held every two years and are hosted by each state in turn. The very successful 2019 conference was held in Albany, WA, with around 325 delegates attending. In 2022, the conference is being hosted by the Australian Plants Society NSW and is being held at the Kiama Pavilion in the beautiful village of Kiama on the pristine south coast. To register an expression of interest, click the 'Register your interest' button and we will keep you informed of events as they are confirmed.
Australian flora - past present future: a journey of inspiration
With a series of expert speakers and excursions to surrounding areas, we'll be sharing:
Focus on solutions - future proofing
We hope at the end of the week, you’ll:
Together, we can make a difference to the world of today and the one we hand to our children and grandchildren. More information on the conference agenda will be added over time. Excursions during the conferenceOur current plan (which of course may change as we find more information), is to have 2 days set aside for excursions around the local area. We are planning to offer up to 9 different excursions taking in many of the highlights of the area that can be accessed via a coach in a single day. We want to optimise the time we spend on the ground exploring rather than sitting in a bus! More details will be provided closer to booking time and at that time, you will be asked to nominate your 2 choices. If your chosen excursion has already reached capacity, then we will let you know so you can make an alternate choice. So first in best dressed, as they say.
The current list is:
We are also planning two half day tours on the Saturday and/or Sunday before the conference starts - these are likely to include Minnamurra Rainforest Reserve and W ollongong Botanic Gardens. More planning is to occur. The sharp eyed among you will have noticed that several of the tours feature the same locations. Due to limits on numbers per bus as well as bus access, we are trying to ensure as many people are able to visit their preferred locations. Each excursion will have a local leader to provide commentary. There will be toilet stops, morning/afternoon tea and lunch stops for people to eat their snacks, which will be provided. Some locations will require only limited walking and others will have longer walks and indeed options for extended walks and be picked up at the other end by the bus. Watch this space for more details in the months ahead. Pre- and post-toursTours to extend your stay before and after the conference are being planned. Early indications are that we will arrange several tours, including :
AcknowledgementsWe are thankful for the support of the local Kiama Council to hold the conference in their beautiful region. We’d also like to acknowledge the contribution of Destination NSW, our Strategic Sponsor, whose grant is assisting us to enhance the impact of the conference, while attracting members from all over the country and people new to the Society to this beautiful area of NSW.  More informationQueries about the conference and tours can be directed to: Heather Miles, Secretary@austplants.com.au, 0408 696 356 Ralph Cartwright, Conf2021@spin.net.au, 0416 030 872 To register an expression of interest, click the 'Register your interest' button and we will keep you informed of events as they are confirmed.
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Focusing on ‘Australian flora – past present future’, we will take you on a journey:
There will be many chances to explore new solutions, hear about what our young people think and get out and about with field trips to Minnamurra Rainforest, Fitzroy Falls, Illawarra Grevillea Park and the Australian Botanic Garden – Mt Annan, to name a few. 
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