Native Plant Propagation Masterclass @ The Wetlands Centre
Event description
Uncover Floral Wonders at The Wetlands Centre’s Conservation Nursery
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Event Location:
The Education Room at the Wetlands Centre Cockburn
184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163
Join The Wetlands Centre's Conservation Nursery experts to uncover the art of propagating native species. Led by a passionate team of conservation horticulturalists, botanists, and volunteers, the nursery is a space for biodiversity, annually cultivating thousands of plants for gardens, revegetation, and wetlands. In this session, you will discover some secrets of propagating and nurturing native Western Australian plants using locally sourced materials, as well as the methods of propagation of our local plant families.
"This workshop is truly unique. I’ll be delving into plant families, which will let you accurately identify which family a certain species of plant comes from. Knowing that, you can apply the propagation techniques you learn here to any plant, and you will see success with it."
— Hazel Dempster, native plants and propagation expert for over 50 years.
Price:
$90 (including morning tea)
Maximum Participants:
30 (Thirty only)
What to Bring:
- Water bottle
- Closed-in shoes
- Long-sleeve shirt and trousers
- Umbrella/raincoat (for inclement weather)
Provided:
- Coffee and tea
- Light morning tea
- Insect repellent
- Any implements or equipment required
Presenters:
Lanie Cottam and Hazel Dempster
Schedule:
- 10:00 am - Welcome and introduction to the Wetlands Centre
- 10:10 am - Introduction to the six seasons and the importance of native plants
- 10:30 am - Overview of propagating native species by Wetlands Centre's Nursery experts
- 11:30 am - Light morning tea
- 12:00 pm - Join the Centre’s Nursery Manager for a bush walk on the wetland and surrounding area
- 12:40 pm - Invitation to visit and buy plants at the nursery
- 1:00 pm - Event concludes
This program is sponsored by:
Community Bank Fremantle - Bendigo Bank
About the Facilitator:
Hazel Dempster
Hazel Dempster, an expert in West Australian native plants, has contributed to the Wildflower Society of WA for over 50 years and is an Honorary Life Member. She shares her vast horticultural knowledge generously, often speaking and demonstrating at various events. Since 1996, Hazel has been involved in the Environmental Weeds Action Network, serving as president from 1999 to 2002. She has also played a significant role in securing Federal funding for the National Cooperative Research Centre for Weed Management Systems and has actively participated in numerous national conferences. She has produced numerous publications and fact sheets, and contributes to local government planning and sustainability strategies. At The Wetlands Centre Conservation Nursery, Hazel's expertise in propagation has been invaluable. Her dedication to Australian plants was recognised with the Australian Plants Award at the 2013 ANPSA Conference in Queensland.
Lanie Cottam
Lanie brings a vital blend of expertise and dedication to our environmental conservation efforts. Her specialized knowledge in horticulture and conservation land management, combined with hands-on experience in plant health monitoring and ecosystem restoration, empowers her to lead our nursery with a keen focus on sustainability and native species propagation. Lanie's role is instrumental in nurturing the plant life that forms the backbone of our environmental learning and education initiatives, ensuring their vitality and resilience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in native plant propagation. Secure your spot today and become a part of our community dedicated to preserving and nurturing the rich biodiversity of Western Australia.
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