APS MITCHELL GROUP MEETS AT THE JOHN TAYLOR ROOM, KILMORE LIBRARY, SYDNEY STREET, KILMORE- 3RD MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7.30 PM
(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 WHICH GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO WIN THE RAFFLE PRIZE OF A NATIVE PLANT. TEA, COFFEE & BISCUITS (& SOMETIMES HOMEMADE CAKE) AVAILABLE.
Next Meeting: In the John Taylor Room at the Kilmore Library, Sydney St Kilmore (entry via side street entrance).
Monday February 17th, 2020 commencing 7:30 pm
1st meeting of the year!:
Guest Speaker – Phil Clancy: “Flora & history of Monument Hill”…
To kick off our guest speaker program for the year, Phil Clancy will be
joining us to present and elaborate on the topic of “Flora & history of Monument Hill”…
The view once seen from Monument Hill
Phil Clancy has spent most of his life in Kilmore, growing up on a family farm close to the Monument Hill, and whiled away lot of time on the hill as a boy searching for what were called “gems of the bush”. Along the way developing an interest in Taxonomic Botany, collecting and identifying many of the indigenous plants on and around Monument Hill. Botanical interest led to studying horticulture at Burnley Horticulture College, then a career involved in establishing horticultural trades in Victoria, and teaching apprentices and adults through the TAFE system. In addition, Phil has been involved in Landcare and establishing three horticulture/gardening clubs. Having gained a level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture he has also spent time training arborists in ways to manufacture animal habitat in trees. Phil is also a member of the International Dendrology Society and is keenly promoting the re-establishment of a Botanic Gardens in Kilmore. Further, he is keen to see the Monument Hill retained for the purposes of research, biodiversity, education and recreation in a managed way.
Hyacinth Orchid Photo: Phil Clancy
Monument Hill is one of our prime areas of significant flora and history where some special native species can be found. Phil Clancy has a lifetime of knowledge and expertise to share, so do come along for what is sure to be an engaging and highly informative evening.
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).
