What's On
August
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. AGM Notice and Agenda
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
October
Self Drive Tour to South West Victoria
Including:
• Budj Bim Cultural Landscape. Dr Denis Rose Gunditjmara traditional owner from Southwest Victoria tour (exclusive tour).
• Botanic Gardens in Portland, Hamilton and WAMA Foundations Grampian Endemic Botanic Gardens.
• Private gardens around Allansford, Hamilton
Group accommodation is TBC, it will be booked at Portland (12–13 October) and Hamilton (14–15 October). Participants will pay separately.
Participants may choose to arrange their own accommodation for both Portland and Hamilton if they prefer. There should be spare time and opportunities to visit local attractions including but not limited to:
• Treloar Roses.
• Gannett Rookery at Portland
• Platypus Camp at the Grange Burn, Hamilton.
The tour is capped at 40 members. Please register your interest at the Friends' Office by August. Final itinerary and tour price will be available very soon.
November
Monday 9 November: Through the Garden Gates, 10.30 am - 4.00 pm
Our popular self-drive tour of 4 gardens this year is in the Birregurra/Beeac area. The tour ends at the final garden with a delicious afternoon tea (included in the price) and sale of plants propagated from members’ own gardens. BYO picnic lunch at the 2nd garden or purchase your own lunch along the way. Members $40, non-members $50
Bookings opening and more details available soon. A detailed Itinerary will be provided upon booking.
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
