The Friends' of Geelong Botanic Gardens present a series of special events and activities throughout the year. Use the tabs below to explore your particular area of interest!
For further details or any additional information, see our newsletter or contact our office.
| Mon. 28th April | 9.00am | Mt.Macedon Tour Day tour of magnificent Gardens Turgurium, Glen Rannoch and Tieve Tara. Cost : $45 members, $50 non-members. B.Y.O. Lunch | Depart Oval Carpark |
| Sun. 11th April | 11.00am to 4.00pm | Mothers Day The Friends Teahouse will be offering a special light lunch in celebration of Mothers Day. The menu will include savoury options plus mouth-watering sweets and our delicious Devonshire Teas, all served in the beautiful surrounds of Geelong Botanic Gardens. | Friends Teahouse |
| Mon. 26th May | 10.30am | The Chilean Landscape An illustrated talk by traveller and RBG Melbourne Voluntary guide Lynsey Poore. As many of the plants at the GBG come from Chile, this will be a valuable and interesting presentation. Morning tea will be served prior to talk.Gold Coin Donation | GBG Meeting Room, rear of gardens |
| Tue. 10th June | 7.30pm | Field Naturalists Lecture A presentation on the subject "Weeds". | GBG Meeting Room, rear of gardens |
| Mon. 23rd June | 6.00pm | Illustrated Talk - Trust for Nature speaker Chris Lindorff. Gold Coin Donation | GBG Meeting Room, rear of gardens |
| 11th, 12th, & 13th July | T.B.A. | GBG Plants Forum and Workshop supported by BGANZ | Program to be advised |
| Mon. 28th July | 12 noon | Annual Winter Lecture & Lunch Speaker Dr. Peter Valder, "Gardens of China" Peter is an eminent botanist, writer, lecturer and television presenter. His interest in gardening has taken him to China, Laos, Indonesia, Malaya and Thailand from which he has introduced many plants suited to the Australian climate. In 1996 he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of his contribution to botany and horticulture. Cost: $45 members / $50 non members. | Boathouse Cafe, Newtown |