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	Open Gardens in South East Queensland https://opengardens-seq.com/
	FREE GUIDED WALKS - Take advantage of the expertise of volunteer guides by taking one of these free guided walks. Bookings are not required. Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha, 152 Mount Coot-tha Rd, Mount Coot-tha. City Botanic Gardens, Alice St, Brisbane City. Roma Street Parklands, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City. Guided walks of approximately 1 hour duration depart from the visitors centre hub at each location daily at 11am and 1pm (except Sunday and public holidays). Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 230 Ashmore Rd, Benowa. Volunteers offer free guided walks on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Wednesday of the month and at other times by prior arrangement. Guided walks for special interest groups are also available for a small fee. Phone 0449 561 674. Cairns Botanic Gardens, 78-96 Collins Ave, Edge Hill. Free guided walks of 1-1.5hrs duration depart from the Friends House, Monday- Friday at 10am. Many regional parks and botanic gardens offer self-guided walks that locals and visitors can take at their leisure. Maps and information are available onsite.
Monthly Meetings
	Aspley Orchid Society Inc. Meets on first Thursday night of the month at 7.30pm and third Thursday morning of the month at 9.30am (except Dec -Jan) at Wavell Heights Community Hall at 175 Edinburgh Castle Road Wavell Heights. Visitors welcome. Learn tips to grow your orchids. Our members are happy to help. Each meeting features a guest speaker and orchid competition. Our New Growers & Improvers Group provides practical advice. For further information visit http://www.aspleyorchidsociety.com or email aspley@y7mail.com
	Australasian Native orchid Society KABI group monthly meetings. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm except January at the Geebung RSL club, 323 Newman Road Geebung, upstairs in the Newman room usually just look for our banner. Visitors are always welcome. Come along to one of our meetings and talk to other native orchid growers, learn more about your native Orchids how to grow the different species and hybrids and listen to interesting guest and local speakers. We have a mini show each meeting night. For more information visit our website https://anoskabi.org.au/
	Bimer Bonsai Club Inc has its monthly meeting on the first Saturday of the month except January. If you are new to bonsai and would love to increase and share your knowledge or are just curious you are welcome to attend. We meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Meetings may include a guest demonstrator, display of members trees and workshops. We run a skills and knowledge course every year starting in July for anyone who wants assistance. For more info https://bimerbonsai.org.au/ or ph. Tony on 0405 137 996
	Northern Districts Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meetings. If you are a garden lover or gardener and you would like to increase and share your knowledge you would be most welcome to attend the Northern Districts Horticultural Society’s Monthly Meetings held on the last Monday of each month. We meet at the Wavell Heights Community Hall in Edinburgh Castle Road, Wavell Heights. Meetings include a Guest Speaker, display and judging of member’s entries of flowers, pot plants, floral art, fruit/veg and cooking. Visitors welcome. Info Noel Prior: ph. (07)33593457 or Elizabeth Jones: ph. (07)32665010
	Floral Art Society of Queensland Inc. is a society for those who love flower arranging and floral design. The society & aims to promote participation & enjoyment of Floral Art through floral shows, displays & demonstrations. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each Month at 9.30 a.m. at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Auditorium, Mt. Coot-tha Road Toowong. Admission of $10.00 per meeting is payable at the door and a lucky door ticket is issued to each person attending the meeting. Tea and coffee is available before the meeting. Visitors & New Members Welcome! Enquiries: Heather Prior (President) 0412-735-483 more info.... or email:
	Cactus & Succulent Society of Qld Inc. Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at the Salisbury Senior Citizens Centre, 87 Cripps st, Salisbury. Plant sales commence at 7pm, and the meeting starts at 7.45pm. Competition, Raffle, Lucky Door Prize and a varied and interesting program. Contact Ruth Higgins 0412426823 or Ben Vedelago 0415386936.
	The Society For Growing Potted Plants Inc. Meets 2nd Saturday of each month (except January) Time: 1.15pm. Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm. Affordable plants sales, Plant displays, knowledgeable speakers and afternoon tea. All welcome. For more information contact Persis 0401 488 065
	The Stafford Garden Club. The OES Hall, cnr Kitchener Rd and Bohland St, Kedron. The club meets every third Thursday of each month (Feb to Nov). We meet at 9.30am to have a cuppa, to buy from the trade table and to view displays. Our meeting starts at 10 am. Our motto is: “Friendship through Gardening”. Visitors are welcome.
	Queensland Orchid Society. Meets at 10.15am every second Monday of the month (Except Jan & Dec). Meetings are held at Belmont International Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont. Visitors are always welcome. A light lunch is also provided. Come along to one of our Meetings and talk to other orchid growers, learn more about your Orchids and listen to interesting Speakers. Our society was founded in 1934, so we are 90 years young. For more information Contact the Secretary Phone: 0414 738 110 or Email: qos.secretary@bigpond.com
2026 Events by Date
11 April	Australasian Native orchid Society KABI group Autumn show ‘ A Celebration of cookies’, Geebung RSL club, 323 Newman Road Geebung, upstairs in the Newman room. We are showcasing our state floral emblem Dendrobium bigibbum (Cooktown Orchid) as well as our other amazing native orchids flowering this time of year. Show opens Saturday 8.30am and closes at 4pm. Geebung RSL members free entry and non members a gold coin donation. Children under 12 free. Raffle tickets at the door for your chance to win some orchids and other prizes. Plants for sale (EFTPOS available). Free advice from experienced native orchid growers. So come along and enjoy our beautiful Cooktown orchids Dendrobium bigibbum, learn and even purchase some for your bush house or garden. Light refreshments and lunch available at the club. more info...