What's On
April
Saturday 5 April: Saturday Plant Sale
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 13 April : Themed Guided Walk 'Australias Iconic Plants' 2.00 pm, meet at the front gates.
Fire, flood, drought, heat and impoverished soils – How did these factors mould Australia's unique Plants? Come on a walk through Geelong’s beautiful gardens and discover how some of our remarkable plants didn’t just survive, but thrived, by taking advantage of what the environment has to offer. Meet your volunteer guide at the front gates
Friday 4 April: FGBG 40th Anniversary Champagne Brunch in the Garden
The first event for our celebratory year is a morning reception. The invited guests will include many outside persons who have contributed to the Friends and GBG and will include our current active volunteers. Future events will include all Friends, past and present. This is an invitation only event.
Thursday 24 April: Geelong Cemetary Walk and Talk by Chris Hudgel, 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Geelong Eastern Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Victoria, with scenic grounds overlooking Geelong, Corio Bay, and the You Yangs, rich in history. All are welcome to join the Friends and enjoy an informative tour of Geelong Cemetery, led by entertaining guide Chris Hudgel from the Cemeteries Trust. The tour will focus on the stories of “residents” with a link to Geelong Botanic Gardens or the horticulture world of the Geelong area. Members: $35, Non-Members $40.
May
Tuesday 13 May: Macedon Three Garden Autumn Self-Drive Tour
Car-pool with friends for a great day out in late Autumn, visiting Friends patron Stephen Ryans’ private rambling “Tugurium” garden at Mt Macedon, commencing with a delicious morning tea before the tour. At 12.00 pm a home-style 2-course lunch at the Macedon Horticultural Society Hall, followed by tours of two more glorious private gardens, will complete a wonderful day for garden lovers. All-inclusive ticket and all welcome. Members $60 Non-Members $70 Book Online Here
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Wednesday 21 May: Friends Volunteer Soup Lunch, 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm
All our wonderful Friends Volunteers are invited to come together for what has become something of a tradition for the volunteers – a delicious soup lunch crafted by our own catering team. It’s a chance to unite and enjoy each other’s company for a few hours of friendship and recognition of a job well done at the Friends. Free event.
June
Tuesday 17 June: Winter Lunch at Mt Duneed Winery
Join the Friends for our annual Winter Lunch at Mt Duneed Winery with a 2-course meal and this year's Guest Speaker, Dr. Cathy Wilkenson, CEO of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. Members/Non-members $TBC. More details to come...
July
Monday 14 July: Movie Night and Supper at Newcomb Library, 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
"The Secret Garden" Movie, with a Bastille Day supper theme.
August
Monday 25 August: AGM with Guest Speaker - TBC
WEEKLY PLANT SALES
The Friends’ Plant Nursery is open every Wednesday from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm showcasing 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
For more information, or to make a booking contact the Geelong Botanic Gardens
