Activities

While COVID-19  (Corona virus) remains prevalent, APS Mitchell events may be effected at short notice.  If in doubt, please contact us.

APS MITCHELL GROUP MEETS AT THE JOHN TAYLOR ROOM, KILMORE LIBRARY, SYDNEY STREET, KILMORE-  3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7.00 PM  https://goo.gl/maps/vLRPLDYvnnqSbvSf6

Please note: meetings will be held under the requirements of our Covid safe facility plan.  Attendees are advised to read this plan:  APS Mitchell COVID-19 Community Facility Safe Plan – John Taylor Room

We also ask members and guests  follow important COVIDSafe rules:  Please Do not attend meetings if: You are unwell, especially with cold/flu symptoms or have been in contact with someone where there is a risk you may have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 7 days.

(Occasionally excursions may replace monthly meetings so it is advisable to check our latest newsletter or contact a committee member for up to date diary dates.)

THERE IS A $2.00 ENTRY (at indoor venue events ) THAT GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO WIN THE RAFFLE PRIZE OF A NATIVE PLANT.  TEA, COFFEE & BISCUITS (& SOMETIMES HOMEMADE CAKE) AVAILABLE.

Next Meeting: Monday March 20th, 2023. Commencing  7:00 pm – John Taylor Room, Kilmore Library. Sydney Street Kilmore Vic. (Car parking & entry via side street)  (get directions)

Guest Speaker: Mike Williams 

Topic: WA Wildflowers of Norseman to Lake King.

Dampiera sp. Lake King to Norseman Rd WA. Photo: J Petts

For our March meeting we are again in the John Taylor Room at the Kilmore Library, at the new start time of 7:00pm.  Mike Williams will be taking us on a pictorial West Australian wildflower journey, covering the 200km from Norseman to Lake King.  Mike is a longstanding  & very active member of APS Mitchell, APS Yarra Yarra and APS Victoria, having served on Yarra Yarra group’s executive committee in various roles over a number decades, and in the past on APS Victoria Growth and Development committees.  He also runs a small native plant nursery from his home in Montmorency and brings plants for sale to our group meetings.  Having made numerous field trips to WA, Mike has amassed a wealth of knowledge on WA flora, including prime wildflower hotspots.  Do come along for what will be a most engaging evening and be prepared to spend time oohing and aahing at slides of gorgeous wildflowers, whilst hearing tales of Mike’s travels exploring WA’s back roads, byways and flora.

Evening presentations are followed by the evening Door Prize plant raffle, flower specimen table discussion & conclude with time for supper & chat.  Tea, coffee & supper provided.  

Meetings at the John Taylor Room will be held under the guidelines of our Covid safe facility plan.  Please read the plan prior to attending, & RSVP to Ian Julian to assist in managing numbers (details below).  Masks may also be required, so please bring one with you.

Visitors, guests and friends are always very welcome at APS Mitchell meetings.  Attendees are encouraged to bring along native plant specimens from their gardens for our Specimen Table display & discussion (please label with species name if known).

Entry is $2 (to help us cover room rental costs) which includes supper & a ticket in the evening door prize plant raffle draw. 

RSVP, enquiries  & further information email: mitchell@apsvic.org.au  or see our Contact us page for further contact details.

 


Other activities include:

  • Group Outings
  • Garden Visits
  • Annual Spring Plant Expo

Share