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Latest bamboo news and related events
Welcome to the new BSA website
Bamboo Society Australia’s AGM and Event Weekend 2024
Bamboo for food
Benefits of Bamboo
Introduction to building with bamboo
Public Announcement
Bamboo Sculpture Contest 2016
Brisbane Garden Show 2016
Welcome to the new BSA website

Our society is evolving. With a new board of members steering the ship, we are committed to not only preserving the rich legacy of our bamboo community but also to introducing innovative initiatives that will enrich our collective journey.

Bamboo Society Australia’s AGM and Event Weekend 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to a weekend of hands-on workshops, insightful talks, and bamboo tours! Join us on September 28th and 29th at Mark McCarthy’s property in Nabiac for an exciting celebration of bamboo and community. This event is free for members, and non-members can attend for just $50. Please register via Humanitix to […]

Bamboo for food

One of Australia’s oldest giant grass farms is forging a new future with a nutrient-rich food that contains cyanide when raw and has to be cooked to be safe to eat. Becky Dart founded Big Heart Bamboo to capitalise on the species of pesticide-free, edible bamboo, her father Durnford Dart planted at Belli Park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. In the early 1990s, he helped pioneer the industry Down Under and gathered 240 species from around the globe to produce plants, poles, mulch and food.

Benefits of Bamboo

Bamboo is an environmentally sustainable product and today, heightened consumer environmental awareness has given interest in bamboo materials such as flooring and benchtops and other items, a huge boost as consumers seek to care for the environment further. Bamboo is botanically classified as a grass and may be the most sustainable, natural resource the world has.

Introduction to building with bamboo

Ever wondered what is the big deal with bamboo? Why so many things are made out of bamboo these days? This one day introductory course will provide you with an overview on why bamboo is one of the most versatile materials. Learn about different bamboo species, how you can use it and get your hands […]

Public Announcement

To all members and supporters of The Bamboo Society Australia, First and foremost, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the past members of BSA. Their unwavering commitment, hard work, and dedication have indubitably shaped the Bamboo Society into what it is today. Their tireless efforts have not only kept the bamboo spirit alive but have […]

Bamboo Sculpture Contest 2016

WHEN: October 6, 2016 – October 9, 2016 WHERE: Brisbane International Garden Show Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500 Australia COST: Entry fee is $75 for members $100 non members

Brisbane Garden Show 2016

The Brisbane International Garden Show showcases Queensland’s true spring gardening style with thousands of plants for sale, leading gardening experts and landscape displays. When: 6th – 9th October 2016.

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