Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens

FBBG NEWS

Speakers Spring luncheon - Speaker: Stephen Ryan Includes Lunch & Morning Tea - Friday November 15

10.15am – 2.30pm RCHC & Courtyard, Cost $70

Renowned speaker, Stephen Ryan, horticulturist, Gardening Australia presenter, rare plant specialist and passionate collector, will be our guest speaker for both the morning and afternoon session. With lunch and morning tea included you don’t want to miss this event. Book using

Trybooking link https://www.trybooking.com/CSQXL  or contact the office 

Springfest Ballarat Market – Sunday 24 November

The Friends will once again participate in the ‘Ballarat Springfest Market’ from Carlton Street to St Aidan’s Drive along Lake Wendouree. Visit the Friends market plant stall near the cottage.

 

Our Newsletter - 'Wellingtonia' Winter 2024

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Do you need some new plants for your garden or for a gift?

Why not visit the friends nursery or plant trolley!

Nursery Sign

 

Nursery located behind the Robert Clark Centre

Open 1-4pm Tuesdays and 2nd Sunday of the month.   

Plant trolleys outside the Conservatory during the day (cash/card honour system) 

 

FREE Guided Tours of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

11am every Sunday in Autumn and Spring.  Provided by the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens.  Meet at the Conservatory.

Ballarat Botanical Gardens photos copyright Susan Pilbeam

An opportunity for locals and visitors to Ballarat to take a leisurely stroll through the gardens with a guide and find out more about the history and stories of our trees, statues and the changes and development underway in the gardens.  Your guide will show you the highlights of this beautiful heritage listed garden.  There is no need to book.  Just turn up at the Conservatory and a guide will be there to take you on the tour.  The tour lasts about an hour. 

BotaniKIDS on Facebook link here.

 

 

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