Sir Joseph Banks - his life and legacy

Rhonda Daniels from the Australian Plants Society will share the life and legacy of Sir Joseph Banks, patron of the natural sciences. Banks collected many plant specimens in 1770 on Captain Cook’s Endeavour voyage, followed by a long life supporting scientific discovery. Learn why he is remembered in the Banksia genus and many place names including Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve at Kareela.

Sutherland Multi-Purpose Centre 123 Flora St Sutherland (near Belmont St) 

Contact: ssydney@npansw.org.au