Conservation is possibly the most important part of the Australian Plants Society.
We are actively involved in several conservation initiatives. In one project we are managing a site that has the only remaining significant population of a rare and endangered plant. At another site, we are returning some coastal habitat to what it was a hundred years ago, and that includes the mangrove forests. We are the only organisation to tackle the massive weed infestation at a site near Cape Jervis, and restore that area to its original condition. All these projects include weed eradication, seed collection, direct seeding, tubestock growing, revegetation work, survey work and much, much more.
For those who are involved, it can be extremely rewarding.
A second reminder from the COOTS Group.
I have only a couple of applications for this special workshop on orchids, which so far also falls short of the minimum of 10 or 12 participants that I would like to see attend.
Please take note
The 10th of October 2026 is going to be a very special workshop, which once again costs you nothing, and will be held at the same venue where we hold our popular propagation workshops.
That is at 21A Richards Terrace in Goodwood.
The session starts at 12.00 noon and will last for around three hours.
This workshop is very different to our propagation workshops, which have been focused on the various ways of growing Australian native plants. This workshop is on the specialised subject of growing Australian native terrestrial Orchids, and really only those who are genuinely interested should register their interest, as it can get very involved.
The ultimate aim is to get those who are serious about this subject to work with the native orchid society (NOSSA) growing terrestrial orchids.
Contact me, Jeff Reid, at the email [email protected] to register your interest.
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A second reminder from the COOTS Group.
I have only a couple of applications for our next two propagation workshops, which falls short of the minimum of 10 or 12 participants.
The next session begins on the 15th of August. Can you consider if this is something that you may like to do?
A big reminder to everyone: there are two propagation workshops left in 2026, and now is the time to book the one that suits you.
The next workshop will be from 15th August to 19th September.
The last for this year will be from 31st October to 5th December.
Now remember that these workshops cost you nothing, and they are held over six weeks at 21A Richards Terrace in Goodwood, starting at 12.00 noon and going through to around 3-3.30 pm.
We have had 17 actual workshops now, and over 130 participants have attended, which has been very successful.
The course is over six consecutive weeks, and is done by Samantha Rayson and me, plus several very knowledgeable presenters, finishing off with an actual field day where you put into practice what you have learned.
Check your calendars, and if one of those sets of dates suits you, please consider booking your spot and learn how to propagate Australian native plants.
I would love to see at least 10 to 12 per group, so please email me at [email protected] if you need more information or to book your spot.
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A message from the COOTS Group.
The 10th of October 2026 is going to be a very special workshop, which once again costs you nothing, and will be held at the same venue where we hold our popular propagation workshops.
That is at 21A Richards Terrace in Goodwood.
The session starts at 12.00 noon and will last for around three hours.
This workshop is very different to our propagation workshops, which have been focused on the various ways of growing Australian native plants. This workshop is on the specialised subject of growing Australian native terrestrial Orchids, and really only those who are genuinely interested should register their interest, as it can get very involved.
The ultimate aim is to get those who are serious about this subject to work with the native orchid society (NOSSA) growing terrestrial orchids.
Contact me, Jeff Reid, at [email protected] to register your interest.
This workshop will depend on the amount of interest that is shown in the subject.
Jeff Reid. ... See MoreSee Less
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A big reminder to everyone: there are two propagation workshops left in 2026, and now is the time to book the one that suits you.
The next workshop will be from 15th August to 19th September.
The last for this year will be from 31st October to 5th December.
Now remember that these workshops cost you nothing, and they are held over six weeks at 21A Richards Terrace in Goodwood, starting at 12.00 noon and going through to around 3-3.30 pm.
We have had 17 actual workshops now, and over 130 participants have attended, which has been very successful.
The course is over six consecutive weeks, and is done by Samantha Rayson and me, plus several very knowledgeable presenters, finishing off with an actual field day where you put into practice what you have learned.
Check your calendars, and if one of those sets of dates suits you, please consider booking your spot and learn how to propagate Australian native plants.
I would love to see at least 10 to 12 per group, so please email me at [email protected] if you need more information or to book your spot.
Regards Jeff Reid. ... See MoreSee Less
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