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.
Please wear a hat, have suitable footwear and bring water/snack. Sunscreen and insect repellent would also be a good idea.
Term 3: Spring Term.
All welcome to NSG Walks & Talks activities.
July 22 Monday Walk Only: Rainforest trees & ferns. Leader John.
July 29 Monday Walk & Talk: Grevillea and Hakea (Family Proteaceae). Leader Jan.
Aug 5 Monday Walk & Talk: Heath plants (Family Ericaceae). Leader Norah.
Aug 12 Monday Walk & Talk: Boronia and other members of Family Rutaceae. Leader Wendy.
Aug 19 Monday Walk & Talk: Sedges, rushes & restiads. Leaders Phillip & Eva.
Aug 26 Monday Walk & Talk: Acacia (Family Fabaceae, Subfamily Mimosoideae). Leader John.
Sept 2 Monday Walk & Talk: Leptospermum, Gaudium, Baeckea (Family Myrtaceae). Leaders
Phillip & Eva.
Sept 9 Monday Walk & Talk: Pea shrubs and vines (Family Fabaceae, Subfamily Faboideae).
Leader Wendy.
Sept 16 Monday Walk & Talk: Waratahs and other members of Family Proteaceae. Leader Jeannie.
Sept 23 Monday Walk Only: East Mueller Track return 1pm. Leader Gillian.
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.
