The Les Nesbitt Orchid Propagation Facility (LNOPF) commenced in July 2020 when NOSSA rented the old hospital kitchen at Oakden. This site was always viewed as a temporary measure that enabled us to assess whether such a facility was needed which was soon seen to be the case.
In May 2024, due to increasing rent, we closed the Oakden site; put everything into storage whilst we looked for an affordable location. We were amazed at the support and offers we received from so many different groups. In 2025, through the assistance of the Friends of Torrens Island, we secured a building and land within the Quarantine Station on Torrens Island.
Currently we are in the process of making the site workable. The backyard has been prepared ready to install the shade-houses while at the same time the building, a beautiful 1927 supervisor’s house has been prepared for housing the propagation equipment. This process has been slow but steady as we discover the history of this building.
We are now ready to welcome helpers and volunteers in the next step of the LNOPF journey.
HOW TO GET THERE
- BOOKING IS IMPERATIVE
Book through nossa.seeds@gmail.com
When booking please indicate if using public transport. - PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are regular bus and train services to Port Adelaide and, as we require signing in through Security, arrangements can be made to collect individuals from either the train station or bus stop. - MEETING LOCATION
Meet at the entrance to Torrens Island Power Station, Grand Trunkway.
working bee dates
Currently working bees occur in the morning and early afternoons every Wednesday and on the second Sunday and the fourth Saturday of every month.
Booking is imperative at least 24 hours ahead. Contact nossa.seeds@gmail.com
What is There – shadehouse & lab
Annual Familiarisation Day
As per our policy, we will have a regular time for members to review basic first aid, use of the Snake Bite Bandages and use of the on-site AED (Defibrillator).
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