What's On

August

Saturday 1 August: Saturday Plant Sale, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Looking for something different and priced well below major retail outlets? Come and be tempted by our Salvias, Pelargoniums, Australian Plants, Perennials, Grasses and Succulents, sourced from our beautiful Botanic Gardens. Access can be arranged from Nursery for pickup of large plant purchases. Entry is from the Gardens only.

Sunday 9 August: Themed Discovery Walk 'Native Australian Plants' 2.00 pm
The pollination of plants is integral to their reproduction and survival. Come and hear about the differing ways native plants are pollinated. They provide habitat for local native fauna to encourage pollinators such as small birds, butterflies, native bees, lizards, frogs and bats.

Monday 31 August: Annual General Meeting, 5.30 pm - 8.00pm
Come and meet the newly elected Committee of Management, enjoying supper after the AGM and guest speaker Tim Sansom, RBG Executive Director of Living Collections and Environment.
AGM at 5.30, Guest Speaker at 6.15 pm and Supper at 7.00 pm. Free Event, RSVP to the office for catering, please indicate any dietary requirements.

September

Thursday 10 September: Kevin Hoffman Self-drive Tour, 10.30 am - 2.00 pm.
Come and join the Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens as we enjoy a guided stroll along the beautifully reclaimed eastern bank of the Hovell Creek in Lara. A project that began in the 1970s, Kevin Hoffman dedicated decades to beautifying the area opposite his home overlooking the creek, creating a tranquil sanctuary for wildlife and visitors. Vibrant ground covers, flowering shrubs, native trees, and sculptures attract birds and wildlife, creating a place to wander, reflect and reconnect with nature. Members $25 Non members $30, morning tea provided. maximum 40 people. Book tickets

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WEEKLY PLANT SALES

The Friends’ Plant Nursery is open every Wednesday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm show casing a wide selection of plants sourced from the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

Located at the rear of the GBG.

WEEKLY GUIDED WALKS

Every Wednesday at 11.00 am, and Sunday 2.00 pm (Maximum 10 people)

For more information, or to make a larger booking contact the Friends office 03 5229 0071 info@freindsgbg.org.au

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Members recently enjoyed a Cooking Demonstration with Gwen Anderson and absolutely enjoyed the luncheon which followed. (Photos: Annie McGeachy)

Through the Garden Gates

The Friends have held these very popular self-drive garden tours, visiting private gardens in the areas:

2012 - the Bellarine
2013 - the Surf Coast
2014 - Geelong
2015 - the Bellarine
2016 - Golden Plains
2017 - the Bellarine
2018 - the Bellarine
2019 - the Surf Coast
2021 - the Jan Juc area
2022 - the Bellarine
2023 - Inner Geelong area
2024 - the Bellarine

In 2023, the tour visited four stunning gardens in inner Geelong, finishing the tour with afternoon tea at a delightful Waurn Ponds garden, in October 2024 we headed back to the Bellarine visting gardens in Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale and Drysdale.

Afternoon Tea is included in the ticket price - and was again a delicious event, held at a garden in Drysdale. At Drysdale, there was a Plant Stall (plants from gardens of Growers and Friends).

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