"Wilsons Promontory Floods - March 2011" presented by Peter Kiernan.
"Stewart Island - The Anchor of New Zealand" presented by Mike Duncan.
Peter Kiernan will be presenting "Wilsons Promontory March 2011 Floods and Their Aftermath".
On Tuesday 22 March 2011, the Wilsons Promontory received continuous heavy rainfall, recording 370mm of rain in a 24 hour period; approximately 1/3 of the Parks annual rainfall. An estimated 500mm fell in areas with an elevation of above 500m. This downpour was unprecedented in the history of the Park and resulted in millions of dollars of damage. The Darby River Bridge collapsed stranding many visitors to the Prom. It took many months before the bridge was repaired, which permitted limited access once again.
As a member of the Promenades (The Friends of Wilsons Prom), Peter was amongst one of the first groups allowed access to the southern areas of the Prom to see first hand the extent of the damage. The photos in this presentation of the devestation are very impressive and have to be seen to be believed.
This is a presentation that should not be missed.
MONTHLY MEETINGSOnce a month ANOS Geelong members get together to discuss orchid cultivation and conservation, admire our beautiful Australasian orchids, listen to knowledgeable speakers or just to socialise. Visitors are always welcome so please come along and join us. |
When We Meet2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pmEleven meetings are held each year, from February through to December. |
Guest SpeakersEach month we have a local, interstate or overseas speaker giving a presentation on topics relating to Australian epiphyte orchids, terrestrial orchids or conservation. |
Display BenchesMembers can bring in their orchids and display them on the benches at the meetings so that others may enjoy them. We are not a judging society but each month the guest speaker is invited to select the orchid they consider to be the best plant on display. |
