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Illustration by Fred Duncan
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Meetings for the Newcastle APS are held on the first Wednesday of every
month (except January) at the Shortland Wetlands
Center.
Click
here for a map to the Shortland Wetlands Center
People start arriving at our meetings at 7:30.pm
Formalities start at around 7:50 pm
Highlights of our meetings
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Plants (seedlings) for sale to members. |
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Raffle Plants |
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Plant Id segment, where an experienced member talks about
garden cuttings that have been brought in. |
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Item of the month, a short 5-10 minute talk. |
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Outstanding guest speakers. For more on our upcoming
and past speakers, go to the speakers
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About
the Shortlands Wetlands Centre
In 1985, a not-for-profit community organization called the Shortland
Wetlands Centre Trust established Australia's first Wetlands Centre.
The
original vision was to involve the community in managing Shortland Wetlands
and to promote understanding, conservation and enjoyment of wetlands.
From 1986, restoration and development of the wetlands centre has been
supported by significant partnerships with like minded organizations. The
original landscaping was achieved in partnership with the Society for Growing
Australian Plants (now Australian Plants Society), showcasing
Australian natives.
The Australian Plants Society is still heavily involved in the landscaping
of the wetlands centre.
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Illustration by Fred Duncan
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