What We Do

Native Plants Queensland is a non-professional organisation that is open to anyone interested in studying, growing and conserving Australian plants. Our motto is 'Cultivation, Conservation, Education'.

Community 

To support all these aims, we also encourage the establishment of Native Plants Queensland Branches across the region; and establish and maintain connections with organisations having compatible aims. 

Our Activities

Meetings and Outings

Native Plants Queensland has regular meetings, providing members with the opportunity to meet and exchange information. Attendees also bring plant and flower specimens to share with the group. Speakers are invited to present various topics of interest. An Annual General Meeting is held in April for the Queensland Region, and between January and March for Branches.

We also arrange various excursions and garden visits to see plants in their natural habitat and in cultivation, thus providing the opportunity to learn about different aspects of our native flora.

Flower Show and Plant Markets

We hold our Native Flower Show and Plant Market in Spring where a wide range of native flowers and plants are displayed. Plant sales, book sales, a plant information stand and many other displays are regular features. Many of our branches hold their own local flower shows, as well as contributing to the regional show.

Native Plant Markets are held througout the year in locations all around the state.  Native Plants Queensland also exhibits Australian plants in conjunction with various Show Societies and other organisations.

Gatherings and Conferences 

Native Plants Queensland holds biennial regional conferences, or 'Yabbas', in different areas of the state.  The emphasis of these conferences is on the flora of that particular region and its habitats. Various tours are an optional, and highly recommended, part of these conferences. The annual Bill Tulloch Memorial Lecture, is usually presented during the conference.

Native Plants Queensland is a part of a national body, the Australian Native Plants Society of Australia (ANPSA), which holds a biennial conference and seminar in each state on a rotational basis. These conferences provide an important link between members from the different areas of Australia and present programmes of wide interest. The conferences are usually accompanied by excursions to interesting scenic and botanic areas within the host State.

Community Projects

Native Plants Queensland is involved in community projects in many areas, giving assistance with revegetation plantings, providing technical advice, giving talks to community groups and schools, and compiling flora lists of specific areas.

Helpful Resources

The Native Plants Queensland Journal is posted to members quarterly. It carries details of all meetings and activities of the Queensland region and its branches as well as articles on a wide range of topics relating to native plants in Queensland.

In addition to the quarterly magazine, Native Plants Queensland produces a number of publications on various topics relating to Australian native plants. These can be found on sale at our Native Plant Markets.

An extensive collection of books on Australian native plants is maintained in the Native Plants Queelsnad Library for the benefit of members. Many branches also have their own libraries with borrowing privileges for their members, or take bulk borrowings from our region library.

Seed Bank

Members are entitled to receive free seed from the Native Plants Queensland Seed Bank. This is an important service of the organisation. It allows members to propagate many species that are not readily available. In doing so, members obtain valuable information on the germination and cultivation of these species under different conditions. Seed held in the Seed Bank is donated by members, so availability can be variable. 

Study Groups

There are more than thirty specialist Study Groups within the Society, which carry out studies on various plant families (e.g. Acacia, Banksia, Grevillea, etc.) or on native plants for certain purposes (e.g. Container plants, Rainforest plants, Wallum plants, etc.). These Study Groups consist of Native Plants Queensland members as well as members of Native Plant Societies from all over Australia. Membership is usually by a small subscription. Joining a Study Group adds a new dimension to the enjoyment of belonging to Native Plants Queensland.