We, the members of the Brisbane Southside branch, offer the opportunity for you to get to know and appreciate Australian native plants. Learn how to identify them, learn their cultivation requirements, learn various propagation techniques and local conservation issues, all in a friendly, helpful, supportive environment. Our membership covers a broad spectrum, from young to older, beginners to experts, from members who ‘just want a nice garden’ to native plant horticulturists. Many members are also actively involved in other organisations (e.g., Land for Wildlife, Landcare, Queensland Naturalists’ Club, etc.), increasing the wealth of knowledge in our branch. Members of any age and level of expertise are most welcome! Come along as a visitor, and see if this is what you are looking for! Monthly MeetingsMeetings are held at 7.30 p.m. at the Holland Park Library Meeting Room, 81 Seville Rd, Holland Park on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month except December and January. Come join us, if you are interested in native plants and want to learn more. Our local members are keen to pass on their knowledge in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming setting. We can advise you on the best native plants, their growing requirements and garden design for a range of situations; e.g., a balcony, a small suburban garden to large acreage. Visitors are always welcome. The usual meeting format is:
Please check the NPQ Calendar, or email (southside@npq.org.au) the Brisbane Southside branch, for details on upcoming meetings and activities. Monthly ActivitiesIn addition to our monthly meetings, we currently have other “hands on” activities which are usually held in the last week (Saturday or Sunday) of each month (February to November). These activities have included:
Please check the NPQ Calendar, or email (southside@npq.org.au) the Brisbane Southside branch, for details on upcoming meetings and activities. HistoryOn 15th December, 1971, Merv Hodge convened a meeting of interested members on the south side of Brisbane. Merv was elected Chairman and D. O'Connor as Secretary and Treasurer. Since these early beginnings the Brisbane Southside branch has grown and has nurtured the interests in native plant for many of its members. The three underlying concepts (Cultivation, Conservation and Education) that Native Plant Queensland encompasses, have been well served by the Brisbane Southside branch over the decades since formation. Since its inception the branch has been engaged in various activities for its members and the local community. For example:
| We welcome visitors to our branch meetings—you'll find we're a friendly group!An invitation to youAre you are interested in learning more about Australian plants, and how to grow native plants suitable for your home garden or local community project? Would you like to support the conservation of our native plants and their habitats? You are welcome to attend a meeting as a visitor and learn about Native Plants Queensland membership. |