Sept 5: Carnivorous Plants of Queensland – Joan Heavey

Plants have always fascinated Joan Heavey and she has shared her vast experience and knowledge as an author of various botanical books. Joan has been a member of the Noosa Parks Association’s Botany Group for many years, as a convenor for about 10 years before stepping down at the end of 2023 to concentrate on her latest book.

Joan is co-author of Weeds of the Sunshine Coast, now in its second edition, author of an orchid section in Noosa’s Native Plants and has just published a field guide to native orchids.  These orchids have many techniques to attract pollinators, and carnivorous plants employ a range of strategies to trap and consume insects to obtain vital nutrients for their survival. At the Friday Forum on September 5th, Joan will discuss five different types of carnivorous plants endemic to Queensland, sundews, rainbow plants, waterwheel plants, bladderworts and the tropical pitcher plants from Cape York.  She will also describe the methods they use to trap and digest their prey.  These plants are truly amazing!!

Come and learn about our extraordinary native carnivorous plants at Friday Environment Forum on September 5th at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, starting at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.  

Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.