North West Group

We always welcome people who share an interest in, or want to
find out more about Australia’s native plants.

Upcoming Events - 2026

Thursday, August 20

North West Group Meeting - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Tasmanian Arboretum Old Tramway Road, Eugenana. Monthly. Meeting will be informal and held during the lunch break at the propagating session at 12pm at the Tasmanian Arboretum. Everyone welcome, BYO lunch

Monday, August 24 - 10:30 AM to Friday, August 28, 2026 - 5:00 PM

ANPSA 2026 Biennial Conference Mparntwe Alice Springs - For more details, please visit anpsaconference.com to read their September 2025 Issue 1 which contains details of the Conference location in Alice Springs, Tag-along Tours, Conference venue, and the Parks and Gardens to be visited. Alice Springs Conference Centre, Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Tuesday, September 15

North West Group Excursion - 10:00 AM 3:00 PM ‍. Lake View Flower Farm at Wilmot. Details to be confirmed

Sunday, September 20

North West Group Excursion - 10:00 AM 3:00 PM. Garden Visit in Squeaking Point. Further details later.

Friday, November 20 - 10:00 AM to Sunday, November 22 - 4:00 PM

State-wide Members’ Get-together 2026. The Southern Group are hosting the November State-wide Members’ Get-together. You will discover hidden botanical gems of the Huon Valley and far south as we explore a variety of vegetation communities, from alpine to coastal, on a series of short and medium walks. Register Here

Excursion to Minnow Falls

Meetings

When: Third Tuesday (excluding January) during Summer, Autumn and Spring months.

Time: after 7pm for a 7.30pm start

Where: East Devonport Tennis Club, 48 Wright Street, East Devonport.

Check the APST website for special events in July, August and December.

Meetings will feature a guest speaker, a cuppa, and the Plant Table. The Table allows members to show cuttings of what is delighting them in their garden and to share information about growing them.

Propagation

When: Usually the Thursday following the meeting on the third Tuesday of the month.

Time: 10 am to 2 pm

Where: Tasmanian Arboretum
46 Old Tramway Road, Eugenana.

Usually on the Thursday morning following the monthly meeting, members prepare plants for our public sales. This is an opportunity to learn the techniques of growing new plants from cuttings and seed, potting on and caring for a native garden. This activity gives members access to plants at low cost.