Sir Joseph Banks – his life and legacy
Rhonda Daniels, long-time member of Australian Plants Society, Sutherland Group shares the life and legacy of Sir Joseph Banks, patron of natural sciences. As a young man, Banks collected many plant specimens in 1770 on Captain Cook’s Endeavour voyage, followed by a long life supporting scientific discovery. Recognising the 250th anniversary in 2020, Rhonda will highlight the botanical and scientific legacy of Banks including being remembered in the Banksia genus and many place names including Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve at Kareela.
Monday night 22nd February 2021 at 7.30pm
Uniting Church Hall, Frederick St Oatley
Under current COVID -19 restrictions, numbers in attendance will be limited to 30.
The meeting will also be simultaneously held using Zoom conferencing in the usual way.
To receive the Meeting Id and Password, please send an email to oatleyff@gmail.com.
OFF members (only) should register in advance to attend in person by emailing oatleyff@gmail.com or
ringing Robin Dickson on 02 9580 5663. Preference will be given to those not able to access Zoom.
You will be notified prior to Monday 22nd if your request to attend the meeting has been accepted.
Do not attend if you feel unwell.
On arrival please check your name is on the attendee list and check-in via QR code or sign-in book (for
those without smart phone and/or COVID app.) Those not registered in advance will be refused entry
Hand sanitiser will be available. All attendees are requested to wear a face mask
Seats will be arranged to facilitate social distancing.
Attendees should remain seated for the duration of the meeting.