Conservation of rare and native plants will be the topic of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s (FMBG) next monthly meeting, presented by a native succulent and cacti expert.
Hosted in Strathtulloh this Wednesday night, guest speaker Attila Kapitany will present a talk titled ‘Some Wild and Interesting Ideas of Conservation of Rare and Native Plants in Australia,’ where attendees will learn some interesting facts about the country’s native flora.
A leading expert on Australian succulents, Mr Kapitany has written and co-authored 17 books on cacti and succulents and has over 30 years of experience in growing and marketing them.
FMBG president John Bentley said while Australians have a love-hate relationship with any plants that have spines or poisonous parts, ecologists in recent years have had “some surprising rethinks” about these types of plants in our environment.
“Some beautiful and interesting native plants and animals will also be covered and their intriguing relationships under the shelter and protection of spinescent plants,” Mr Bentley said.
“Attila regularly speaks at overseas conferences and we are very fortunate he is able to share this presentation with us – this is an opportunity not to be missed,” he said.
A free event, the meeting will start at 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 11 at the Bridge Road Children’s and Community Centre in Strathtulloh.
A free supper will be provided and there will be a one-dollar, cash-only raffle available.
Contact: John, 9743 3819
