About us

The Nelson Botanical Society was founded in 1989. Our stated objective is ‘to encourage and facilitate the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of New Zealand native flora, with particular reference to the Nelson and Marlborough regions . . .’ We also like to explore interesting places we might not otherwise get to and enjoy the company of like-minded folk.

 Our membership includes professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, plant photographers, people working in conservation and those keen to learn more about native plants in the wild.