Wildflower Society of WA

Armadale Branch

Creyk Pavilion – 6 Kembla St Kelmscott (access opposite Pearson Street)

NEW MEETING LOCATION

Creyk Pavilion – 6 Kembla Street, Kelmscott (access opposite Pearson Street)

Formed in March 1961, the Armadale Branch is one of the oldest branches in the Society.

The branch actively promotes our Western Australian wildflower heritage by arranging displays at local shows and events including small prizes at the Kelmscott Annual Show, by regular walks through the numerous reserves in the area and sometimes weekend excursions are held further afield. A commemorative native plant garden has been established near the Armadale Settlers’ Common Environmental Centre.

Only $3 entry, includes door prizes and supper – non-members welcome.

Facebook – Wildflower Society of WA Inc – Armadale

See Resources below for valuable information on reserves, walks and educational materials.

Contact Information

President: Roger Harington

Secretary: Debbie Walker

Branch Email: Armadale.Branch@wildflowersocietywa.org.au

Meeting Information

This branch meets monthly

On the second

thursday

7:15pm

Creyk Pavilion – 6 Kembla St Kelmscott (access opposite Pearson Street)

No meetings in December or January

Melaleuca lateritia, Robin Redbreast Bush - 900x700

Branch News

4 May 2017

Western Australian Fossil Plants and Climate

26 Jan 2022

2021 Active Citizenship (Group or Event) Award

26 Jan 2022

2021 Community Citizen of the Year Awards – Armadale

Branch Activities

27 Oct 2025

Reserves in Armadale to Visit

The City of Armadale covers an area of 560 km² located about 30 km south-east of Perth city. Owing to the many local bushland reserves and water catchments, over 70% of the city is natural vegetation

27 Oct 2025

Armadale Branch History

At a public meeting held in the Armadale Hall on Tuesday 28th of March 1961 at 8pm, Mr E Watts moved and Mr C Rodgers seconded a motion that a Wildflower Society be formed and be named “The Armadale-Kelmscott Wildflower Society”.

27 Oct 2025

John Davey Library (post-fire)

The John Davey Library was formerly located at the Armadale Environmental Centre, Bedfordale. It was a comprehensive library comprising just over 700 titles.

5 Nov 2025

Parks and Reserves Armadale Members Help Manage

Branch members actively participate in the conservation and revegetation of bushland parks and reserves in the Armadale area i.e. both Darling Scarp and Swan Coastal Plain flora.