WHERE - 2nd Floor, Trades and Labor Council Building, 16 Peel Street (Corner Grey and Peel Streets), South Brisbane.
(Parking at rear of building off Peel Street) (See Map)
TIME - 7.30pm - 9.30pm
TAPS Aims and Objectives
The promotion of good fellowship amongst people interested in the culture of orchids of the tribe CYPRIPEDIOIDEAE (also known as Lady Slipper Orchids).
To promote, assemble, collate, exhibit and disseminate any available data on these orchids.
To promote in general a positive attitude towards “Slippers” and foster improvements in natural history, cultivation and hybridisation.
In particular, members are committed towards the conservation and multiplication of any species which are endangered in their natural habitat or rare in cultivation.
Advantages Of Being A Member
See Paphiopedilums and Phragmipediums benched and judged at our monthly meetings
Hear Guest Speakers speaking on Paphiopedilum/Phragmipedium, Plants in-situ, Culture, Habitat etc.
Receive a Newsletter 4 times a year either by mail or email
Comprehensive Library - Books on growing Paphiopedilums/Phragmipediums, Overseas Paphiopedilum Society Magazines, Old TAPS Newsletters may be borrowed from the Library
2 Mini Shows each year at our July and November Meetings
TAPS Orchid of the Year - which is judged by a Judging Panel from the first prize winners from each monthly meeting
Social Activities including Annual BBQ and visits to Members bush-houses
Novice Section for new Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium growers
