Walks & Talks at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
NSG Walks & Talks activities run from March to November.
About the Walks & Talks
Hear 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 unless indicated otherwise.
Please wear a hat, have suitable footwear and bring water/snack. Sunscreen and insect repellent would also be a good idea.
Term 4: Summer Term.
All welcome to NSG Walks & Talks activities.
October 14 Monday BUSHWALK: West Mueller Track return 1pm. Bring Lunch. Leader: Gillian
Solander Trail to Endlicher Point, descend the winding track to Whipbird Gully. Follow the track beside Ku-ring-gai Creek south to Phantom Falls for a scenic lunch spot. Return via steep climb to Dampier’s Clearing.
October 21 Monday Walk & Talk: Asteraceae, Apiaceae, Goodeniaceae Walk & Talk: Robert
Daisies, daisy look-alikes and fan-flowers: a colourful mix for home gardens.
October 28 Monday Walk & Talk: Six more Fascinating Families! Walk & Talk: Jan M
Though these families are often overlooked, many have colourful flowers which exhibit unusual features.
November 4 Monday Walk & Talk: Callistemon, Kunzea, Melaleuca (Family Myrtaceae). Leader Wendy.
Colourful stamens are the dominant feature of the clustered flowers of these hardy, bird-attracting plants.
November 11 Monday Walk & Talk: Grasses (Family Poaceae). Leader Barry
Stay after the walk for BBQ and salad lunch (bring food to share if you like), and we will plan W&T activities for 2025.
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 Resources
Walks & Talks notes for each topic are here.
There is further information on the Walks & Talks Program and its history here.
