On the 5th of August the Murdoch Branch of the Wildflower Society will be running a workshop on more advanced methods of plant identification. Details follow.
Where: WA Reference Herbarium, WA Conservation Science Centre
17 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington.
When: 8 am – 5 pm
What:
- Morning: detailed instruction on key characteristics to examine and dissect to identify 6-8 specific plant genera such as Hibbertia, Melaleuca, Acacia, Gastrolobium, Thryptomene, Baeckea, Scholtzia, Aluta, Micromyrtus, Thysanotus, Asteracea, Poacea
- Afternoon: walk in local bushland to practice identification skills
- 5 instructors present to assist
- Microscopes, scalpels and forceps supplied
Who: Wildflower Society members have 1st preference. Basic plant knowledge assumed
Cost:
- $80 Wildflower Society Members
- $100 Non-members
- Morning/afternoon tea included
- Attendees to bring own lunch
How: Contact: Wildflower Society
- Email: wildflowers@ozemail.com.au
- Phone: 9383 7979 (24 hour telephone)
- Office hours: 10 am – 2.30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday only - Website: http://www.wildflowersocietywa.org.au/
RSVP: Friday 28 July 2017
NOTE: Numbers limited to 20. Reference Herbarium has strict quarantine rules regarding exclusion of food and plant material