NSW Field Trips

 

Blue Mountains Field Trip—Monday 29 September 2008

The first field trip depart Sydney early in the morning and heads west towards the Blue Mountains and the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens.

In the morning the group will head towards local sites in the Blue Mountains where native species of carnivorous plants such as Drosera peltata, auriculata, binata, spathulata, pygmaea, Utricularia uniflora and dichotoma may be seen in their natural habitat.

At lunch time the group will head toward the Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens, the cold climate arm of the Botanic Garden Trust.

A bog garden was created in 2004 with assistance from the Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society which showcases a hanging swamp as can be found in the local area but also includes a carnivorous plant section where Sarracenia, Dionea, Drosera and Utricularia have been planted out.  There will also be a chance to take in the expansive views over the mountains and look around the other features of the garden.

The cost of the Blue Mountains Field Trip is AU$45.00 per person and includes transport costs and garden entry.

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Royal National Park Field Trip — Tuesday 30 September 2008

The Royal National Park is the world’s second oldest National Park. Founded in 1879 and located 40 minutes south of Sydney the National Park showcases a wide variety of habitats.

Hosted by Greg Bourke, the field trip will take in several carnivorous plant sites where plants such as Utricularia australis, uliginosa, gibba, Drosera spathulata, binata, peltata, and auriculata may be seen.  Greg is a local to the area and has previously taken many interstate and international visitors to the best sites.

The cost of the Royal National Park Field Trip is AU$50.00 per person and includes transport costs, National Park entry fees and a BBQ lunch.