Busselton Wildflower Show
Speakers & Workshops
This year we have put together a diverse program of speakers for you to be entertained and educated by, as well as great workshops to learn and try new skills.
We extend our thanks to Geocatch for bringing Sabrina Hahn to us this year.
Read about all our presenters and register for the talks and workshops early.
Rod Cary – Local Bushtukka Plants
Don’t miss Rod’s talk and demonstration about our local Bushtukka plants. Learn how to grow these amazing plants in your own garden and how to to incorporate them into your life. Plants and gardens have been in my blood all my life, it’s part of my DNA.
Jannica Newman -Kid's Workshop, Flower Crowns
The kids will love this! Over a maximum of 2 hours, they can make a flower crown with Jannica. A face painter will be on site too, so your kids can be transformed in to flower princesses or princees for the day!
Sophie Xiang – Wildflower Photography on your Mobile Phone
Sophie shows us how to takie better photos of wildflowers on your mobile phone . She is an enthusiastic self-taught photographer. She enjoys the simplicity and convenience of phone photography backed by loads of researach and practice.
Sabrina Hahn – Gardening with Wildflowers
Sabrina Hahn is a whole lot of Hort with Heart – a master gardener, horticultural professional, award winning radio presenter, podcaster and writer. She has passion for the creation of sustainable landscapes that make cities more liveable ...
Cynamon Aeria - Weaving with Weeds & Weed Management
Cynamon Aeria is a Natural Fibre Artist and Sculptor, who uses natural fibre and reclaimed materials to create woven sculptural artworks and installations. Through travels and culture exchanges, she learnt basket weaving techniques from indigenous and master craftspeople, developing her own style of woven orbs, animal sculptures, large-scale street puppets and hanging installations.
Come along to join a 1 hour ‘Weaving With Weeds’ workshop session with Cynamon!
Daniela Scaccabarozzi – Documentary screening and Q & A
We are so fortunate to have Daniela Scaccabarozzi in Busselton screening her recent award winning documentary ‘The Search for the Queen of Sheba Orchid’. Daniela is a pollination biologist and ecologist ...
Johnny Prefumo – Creating a Frog Friendly Garden
Welcome back to Johnny Prefumo, The Frog Doctor, again this year. Johnny is an Environmental Biologist with 50 years experience with our native critters. As a young boy he ventured to his local wetlands with net and bucket to see what was out and about ...
Rod Cary – Native Plants in Exotic Contexts
This is the third of Rods fabulous presentations over the two days.
Here, you'll learn about native plant alternatives to create the look you want. Love cottage gardens, shady, cool gardens, there's something for everyone.
Plants and gardens have been in my blood all my life, it’s part of my DNA ...
Ben Lullfitz – Urban threatened plant communities of Busselton & Dunsborough
Ben says that working on the protection and recovery of threatened species and ecological communities within a biodiversity hotspot is an absolute privilege and a pleasure. Growing up on a family farm ...
Rod Cary – Creating Habitat in Your Garden
Don’t miss Rod’s talk and demonstration about creating habitat to support local birds and wildlife in your garden. Learn about the best plants to attract birds, beneficial insects and furry critters into areas of your garden. Plants and gardens have been in my blood all my life, it’s part of my DNA.
Brent Burns – Beneath the Canopy; a story of tree preservation and revival
Join Brent Burns from Bio Soil Solutions on a journey to save our planet’s most precious beings – trees! For over ten years, the green obsessed team at Bio Soil Solutions has been on the frontlines of soil science, battling the ominous decline of our eco systems ...
Jannica Newman – Create your own Door Wreath
Jannica Newman is our wonderful floral designer ‘The Floral Artisan’. As well as being part of our event team, she’s also running one of our most popular workshops, ‘Create your own Door Wreath’. Explore how to bring nature into your home ...
Exhibitors
2023 brings us a diverse array of exhibitors for you to explore. Each one brings something different.
Take the opportunity to ask questions, learn and maybe even get involved.
Geographe Community Landcare Nursery
Native plants for sale, experts on hand to ask questions, kids colouring books, GCLN t-shirts for sale.
The Flower Artisan
Jannica Newman has a wonderful floral display. Her focus is everything being natural and sustainable. She doesn't use artificial colours or unsustainable products in her designs.
Toby Inlet Group
A 'not for profit' group with the aim to protect, preserve and repair Toby Inlet and Geographe Bay. Learn about their current projects and how you can volunteer to help.
Possum Rescue & Rehabilitation
We are a group of dedicated, experienced rehabilitators who only care for possums; Western Ringtail Possums, Brushtail Possums and Pygmy Possums.
We are licenced by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Parks & Wildlife) to rescue, rehabilitate and release possums as per DBCA guidelines.
City of Busselton
Find out all you need to know about the Friends of Reserves programs being run by the City. Find a reserve near you and join in.
Biosoils
Chat to Brent about ways to improve your garden by building healthy soil. Learn about the microorganisms that help plants grow by providing them with essential nutrients and protecting them from disease.
Native Orchid Group
Bill Dear is here again with beautiful native orchids of our region. These plants are so special and many are endangered.
GeoCatch
Chat to GeoCatch about the environmental work they are undertaking, possum protection programs, waterways and waterwise gardens.
The Frog Doctor
Create a frog friendly garden. Learn what to plant to make your garden into attractive frog habitat.
Busselton Camera Club
Once again we are supported by the Busselton Camera Club and their fabulous volunteers. Check out the display of wildflower photographs supplied by the members.