SGAP QLD Region Meetings
Meetings commence at 7.30 pm at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt. Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha Road, Toowong. All members and friends are welcome to attend.
Regular features of each meeting include Plant Exchange, Library, Discussion of Specimens, Snapshots (short items by members) and the advertised Speaker.
Monday, 13th February
State Conference - from Conception to Completion.
Three speakers will outline the process of setting up a conference, the fun had at the conference and post conference trip. The presenters will be Jan Glazebrook, Bev Weir and Denis Cox.
Monday, 12th March 2012
Green and Gold Stories - Collecting Aussie Acacias
Richard Date has degrees in Agricultural Science majoring in agronomy and soil microbiology from the University of Sydney and a PhD from University of Maryland. His working career began at the University of Sydney where he was in charge of research for the production and quality control of legume inoculants including a 2.5 year secondment to FAO based in Uruguay. Later he joined CSIRO's Division of Tropical Crops and Pastures working with a team responsible for the introduction and assessment of new forage legumes suitable for the northern grazing industry. Interest in Acacia began as a work necessity and continued as a major hobby during the past 25 years. Collecting and identifying species became a challenge for a non-taxonomist and an excuse to travel to many parts of Australia. Random collection of specimens now forms a small herbarium of more than 2200 items representing about 450 species. The talk will describe some experiences and frustrations of the roving collector and highlight some less commonly known species of significance.
Monday, 9th April
Annual General Meeting of the SGAP Qld. Region Inc.
It will include presentation of Annual Reports and Election of Office Bearers for the 2012-2013 year. Members are urged to attend to ensure that the Society continues to grow in line with members' expectations. Those attending are requested to bring a plate of supper to share.
