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• Armidale - Markets in the Mall

  • Start
    23 Feb 2025
  • End
    30 Nov 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Armidale Mall: Eastern end, Beardy St mall, Armidale

  This event is part of the Armidale's Council monthly Markets in the Mall. It is run by Armidale APS volunteers on the last Sunday of the month. Selling plants obtained from the Mole Station Native Nursery, chosen for their suitability for the area.

  The owner and manager of this Nursery are Armidale APS members.

  Email enquiries apsarmidale@gmail.com

  Free. All welcome to learn, Come on in and say hello.
  
  
  

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• Armidale - Arboretum Working Bee

  • Start
    28 Feb 2025
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  • End
    28 Nov 2025
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Galloway St, Armidale

  Held on the last Friday of the month, Februrary  to October in the native plant section on the western side of the Arboretum, entrance from Galloway Street.
  

  Tasks include planting, mulching, weed control, watering if needed and any necessary trimming. It is essential to wear appropriate clothings for the work. Details for each month can be obtained from apsarmidale@gmail.com.

  All activities are managed by Patrick Laher, the APS Arboretum Coordinator since the late 1990s. He procures new material for planting and liaises with Armidale Council which supplies mulch and removes garden rubbish. 

  BYO morning tea for the break.

  The native gardens section was designed as part of the Bicentennial Arboretum Plan by APS member Maria Hitchcock OAM.

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• Armidale - Uralla Markets- Native plants and advice

  • Start
    2 Mar 2025
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  • End
    7 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    King St. Uralla, Uralla Showground

  Join Armidale APS for the Uralla Market stall. As a part of the Uralla Council monthly Country Markets held at the Showground, King St. Uralla.

  It is run by Armidale APS volunteers. The plants sold are chosen for their suitability for the area, using material obtained from Mole Station Native Nursery. The owner and manager of this Nursery are APS Armidale members.

  Free. All welcome to learn, Come on in and say hello.
  

  Held on the first Sunday of the month, Februrary to October.
  
   Details for each month can be obtained from apsarmidale@gmail.com.
  

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• Armidale - Garden Visit – TBA Andrew Thornhill & The Sinclairs Garden

  • When
    15 Mar 2025
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    9:30 AM
  • Location
    TBA

  Join Armidale APS for an inspiring garden visit in Armidale! The details are to be announced, but we’re excited to have Andrew Thornhill guide us through The Sinclairs' beautiful garden. Expect an engaging exploration of native flora, unique garden design, and plenty of opportunities to learn about the diverse plant life in this stunning setting.
  

  Stay tuned for more information, and mark your calendars for this special event!

  Members & their guests only.

  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.

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• Armidale: Business meeting

  • Start
    4 Apr 2025
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  • End
    3 Oct 2025
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    23 Lynches Rd, Armidale

  This is and APS Armidale committee meeting, local members are welcome to attend. 
  

  for more details:  apsarmidale@gmail.com 

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• Armidale - Garden Visit - TBA Peter & Sandra Shephard

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
  • Location
    TBA

  A tour of a member's garden.

  Members & their guests only.

  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.

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• Armidale - Forum with Fred Dadzie & Winter Solstice lunch

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Railway Hotel

  Armidale APS local members are invited to their winter solstice, enjoy a meal and get together at the Rail Hotel and later that afternoon you are members are welcome to attend a talk by Fred Dadzie – 'Restoration of degraded lands with native microorganisms'.

  Talk will be held at U3A building 166 Barney St, Armidale University NSW 2350 and kicks off a 2pm 

  This event is open to the public 

  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.
  
  

  
  
  

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• Armidale - Forum - Maria Hitchcock on Eremophila

  • When
    19 Jul 2025
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    166 Barney St, Armidale University NSW 2350, U3A building

  Join Armidale APS for an enlightening forum featuring Maria Hitchcock, who will be presenting on Eremophila. Discover the fascinating world of these resilient and beautiful native plants, known for their vibrant flowers and adaptability to various climates. Maria's extensive knowledge and passion for Eremophila promise to make this a captivating session for plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike.

  Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of Australian flora!

  Members & their guests only.

  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.
  
  
  

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• Armidale - Forum with Shirley McLaran, leader of Pea Study Group, previously attended UNE

  • When
    6 Sep 2025
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    U3A building 166 Barney St, Armidale University NSW 2350

  Local members of Armidale APS are invited to attend a talk by Shirley McLaran, leader of Pea Study Group. 
  
  Members & their guests only.

  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.

  
  
  

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• Armidale - Excursion with Shirley – Cathedral Rock, Ebor & Bullock Creek

  • When
    7 Sep 2025
  • Location
    TBA

  Local Armidale members are invited to attend an excursion with Shirley to Cathedral Rock, Ebor & Bullock Creek. More details TBA

  Members & their guests only.

  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.

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• Armidale - Garden Visit – TBC Kim Kneebone and Dave Hardin

  • When
    18 Oct 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    TBC

  TBC

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• AGM, Garden Visit & Plant swap - Lee and Greg Horsley.

  • When
    6 Dec 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    TBC

  Details TBC
  
  Enquiries to the secretary apsarmidale@gmail.com.

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