LANDSCAPES, TOURISM and Health: people, plants and Places

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The Australian Institute of Horticulture presents a seminar exploring current issues for tourism and the Australian landscape.

About this Event
The Australian Institute of Horticulture will host a half day seminar “Landscape, Tourism and Health: people, places and plants” on Friday 24 February 2012 at the Cairns Botanical Gardens Visitors’ Centre at Edge Hills in Cairns.

Key Note speaker
Mr. Don Morris (AO), Chairman of Tourism Queensland will share his thoughts on a range of issues that are reflected in the presentations that will be given by leading horticulturalist and members of AIH.

The panel of presenters includes

Toni Salter, MAIH RH “The Vegie Lady”: Reaching the next generation of gardeners
Annette Irish, FAIH, CPH (principal) AIMS Pty Limited: Soil Health – what critters should I grow in my soil?
Andrew Price, FAIH RH of Jungle Horticulture: Orchid cultivation for gardens – tips and techniques
John Sullivan, MAIH of Hortulus Design and Landscape: Landscapes: up to our necks in tourism

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Where:
Cairns Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre
Collins Avenue
Edge Hill
QLD 4870

When: 1pm - 5pm, Friday 24^th February 2012

Garden Opening and BBQ: Following the seminar, participants are invited to attend a garden opening and free BBQ, sponsored by the Cairns Landscaping Industry Cluster (CLIC) 5.30 – 7.00pm, Friday 24^th February 2012 at 66 Hutchinson St Whitfield QLD 4870

Deadline for registration: Wednesday 22^nd February 5:30pm (Australia/Brisbane) Click here for registration: Application Form

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