Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens

FBBG NEWS

A Botanical Art Exhibition - 'Inspired by Begonias' 

Sat 23rd & Sun 24th March, 10-4pm, Robert Clark Horticulture Centre, Gold Coin Donation

This beautiful exhibition presented by the Ballarat Botanical Artist Group, Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens will delight and inspire. Intricate paintings of some of the Begonias from the Ballarat Botanical Garden Collection will be on display. Why not bring your family and friends - pop into the Conservatory to see the Begonia Display and then visit this stunning Botanical Exhibition. Post cards will also be for sale - Cash or Card. 

 

Friends Biodiversity Group Meeting - Monday 8th April, 10am, George Longley Building, behind Robert Clark Centre

The Friends Biodiversity Group is an exciting opportunity for involvement and learning more about the wilder part of our gardens. Our initial focus will include the wetlands. If you are interested in joining this group contact the office for more details or come along to our meeting.

 

 

Our Newsletter - 'Wellingtonia' Summer 2024

Our Summer Wellingtonia is available here.

 

 

 

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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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