Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide in Adelaide, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8222 9367

Address: Cnr North Tce & Hackney Rd 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.friendsbgadelaide.com

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25.01.2022 Last days of this wonderful exhibition.

25.01.2022 Thank you Garden Guides

24.01.2022 The outdoor spaces at Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens currently remain OPEN and we have increased cleaning of our visitor facilities. We enco...urage you to come by to enjoy, relax and recuperate The Diggers shop, The Gardens Cafe, Kiosk & Events, and Botanic Gardens Restaurant also currently remain open. However, the Visitor Information Centre, Santos Museum of Economic Botany and North Lodge are closed. As a precautionary measure, we have suspended all education and public programs until the end of April 2020 as well as all volunteer-related activities. We will be in touch with those who have already booked into sessions with options and next steps. Please remember to practice good hygiene and social distancing (1.5m from other visitors and our staff) when you visit. If you feel unwell, please stay home. Stay safe and look after each other ----- For more information on the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to stay up to date on any changes to the gardens and our amenities, events and public programs, please see http://bit.ly/BGSHCOVID19

24.01.2022 Tours have restarted at the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. The Friends of the garden would like to see you. For more see the page 3 story in this week's Adelaide ...Hills Herald, October 29. Press like to follow us each week! Suggest your friends follow us as well! Help spread local news! October 22 edition of the Adelaide Hills Herald out now. Pick up a hard copy in the Adelaide Hills and surrounding regions at your local supermarket (Coles, Woolworths, Foodland) or local PO. The Adelaide Hills Herald is also available for free online with over a decade of issues available in the archive. Save/Bookmark this link. https://adelaidehillsweekenderherald.partica.online Also visit our new sister publication the Adelaide East Herald at https://adelaideeastherald.partica.online/ Mount Lofty Botanic Garden Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide

23.01.2022 Introducing the Nature Festival! Boasting a 10-day program of activities, the festival is full of creative ways to connect with nature and other people. W...e're excited to offer these events as part of the festival, which runs from 25 Sept - 4 Oct: Plant hunter's walk | Mount Lofty | Tue 29 Sept Remnant river red gums guided walk | Adelaide | Wed 30 Sept A walk around Wittunga | Thur 1 Oct The evolution of the eucalypt tour | Adelaide | Fri 2 Oct Find out more and book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/BGSHNatureFest Nature Festival

23.01.2022 Change is afoot! We invite you, our valued visitors, to share your thoughts on proposed improvements to Adelaide Botanic Garden. The upgrades suggested aim to: ... Enhance your experience in the garden Improve garden infrastructure and amenities Revitalise and protect living plant collections Protect cultural and architectural heritage assets Integrate with the new Lot Fourteen global innovation precinct Find out more and have your say here: https://bit.ly/ABGMasterplan Your feedback will feed into the final Adelaide Botanic Garden Masterplan 2020, which will guide future infrastructure investment and development in the city garden. Have your say by 12am on Thursday 19 November 2020.

23.01.2022 The aliens have landed! Oh, no wait it's our Bicentennial Conservatory lit up in emerald splendour! This amazing sight is part of a global celebration to say t...hanks to all garden and parks staff for keeping our outdoor spaces beautiful for all to enjoy - especially during the pandemic. You can see it from Hackney Road tonight and tomorrow night. https://bit.ly/ABGgreenforparkies #goinggreenforparkies #naturenevercloses

23.01.2022 Don’t miss this

23.01.2022 Heard this Bunya pine cone falling through the canopy then thud on the ground a few metres in front of us at Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Big, spiky, solid & surpr...isingly much heavier than I had imagined! Near death experience? Hearing it fall out of the tree was the highlight of the day, and very much a life (rather than a near death) experience! Fun fact: The tallest Bunya pine known is a planted tree in Portugal, which I laser-measured at 50 metres tall in 2010. So this 10 kg spiky mass is going 112 km/h when it hits the ground from the top of that tree!

22.01.2022 A very special heritage building photographed by FBGA member Chris Kirby. So beautiful

22.01.2022 Do you run a mobile café or coffee van in SA? The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium recognises that these past months have been a trying time for South Aus...tralians, and small local businesses, in particular, have been greatly impacted. We endeavour to support and provide as many opportunities for local businesses and organisations as we can. As such, we have just opened Expressions of Interest for the provision of a mobile café or pop-up coffee van at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden for weekends and Public Holidays! Initially, this will be for the period 19 September to 29 November 2020, but with a potential option to extend upon review. Applications are now open and close 4pm Friday 28 August 2020. More information and to apply: http://bit.ly/EofA_mobilecafe

21.01.2022 i've seen some lovely photos and paintings on this page, so get cracking everybody!!!

18.01.2022 A great business which provides discounts to members of the Friends. Support them if you can.

18.01.2022 In line with the state government's announcement that South Australia will enter into lockdown to help contain Adelaide's COVID-19 outbreak, Adelaide, Mount Lof...ty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens will all be closed until Wednesday 25 November, 2020. While the gardens are closed, the plants will keep growing, flowers will still bloom and be enjoyed by bees, butterflies and birds ... and all the beauty will be here waiting for you when the gates can open again. Until then, keep safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Photo: Aaron Harrison

17.01.2022 So true. Thanks Sophie

17.01.2022 Watch this tonight or tomorrow only

16.01.2022 Princeton researchers have discovered something we have known forever!

15.01.2022 Beautiful morning spent touring the new developments at Wittunga Botanic Garden. $750,000 of funding has so far provided a new bird garden area, native plants ...(95% from rural sources such as Deep Creek and Kangaroo Island, including endangered species), and a new lake walk trail and beach. Still to come a Nature Play SA play playground designed in collaboration with Blackwood Primary School, new park entrances and a lake viewing deck platform. I was glad to hear the Minister David Speirs MP announce new opening hours for the park, changing from the current 4pm closure to 7pm in the warmer months and 6pm in the winter months. Wonderful to spend the morning with Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, Nicolle Flint Member for Boothby, Isobel Redmond, Nan Davies and the Blackwood Action Group. I am looking forward to this draw card bringing new families to our great area.

15.01.2022 A good reason to support this event

14.01.2022 Still looking to fill some gaps in your garden to brighten things up? Well, here's our latest Plant Availability List to get you started. The plants for sale, w...hich were relocated away from the Visitor Centre during our COVID19 closure, will return to us on Friday 5th June. That means you can soon be browsing the plants & making your selections in person once again. Happy gardening. :) Click on the link below to check out the list https://www.aalbg.org//Availability%20List%20June%202020.p Pictured plant: Prostanthera striatiflora

14.01.2022 Perfect morning to visit the beautiful Mt Lofty Botanic Garden. An opportunity to view and give feedback on the new master plan for the Garden. If you cant make it before 3pm today then visit the Yoursay.sa.gov.au website and give feedback online

14.01.2022 French Compagnie Carabosse will transform Adelaide Botanic Garden into a dreamscape of mystery and revelation with their unique fire sculptures. All profits donated to bushfire relief. Get tickets here: http://bit.ly/AF-FireGardens

14.01.2022 You'd be forgiven for thinking we've turned into professional birdwatchers over here at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden! But our garden visitors have been turni...ng out such incredible photos of our wildlife recently that it'd be rude of us not to share. How could anyone say no to this beautiful Superb Fairywren? Insta: @nickmunday2friday

14.01.2022 Following Federal and State Government advice, it is with a heavy heart we announce that Mount Lofty Botanic Garden will be temporarily closed to the public fro...m 4pm today until further notice. The decision was made in an effort to protect visitors and staff during what is usually a peak time (Autumn) for Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. You can still visit and explore the tranquil spaces at Adelaide Botanic Garden and Wittunga Botanic Garden but we remind you to comply with our garden regulations and all Government mandated social distancing and hygiene requirements. Alternatively you can visit www.parks.sa.gov.au or www.southaustraliantrails.com.au for additional outdoor spaces that are still open near you. We will continue to channel energy into our digital presence and hope that you will celebrate Autumn Colours with us through our social media platforms. There will be opportunities to share photos of Mount Lofty Botanic Garden from previous years or the autumn colours in your own garden. Stay connected with our website and continue following our social media pages for updates. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time. Stay safe and take care of each other https://bit.ly/MLBGTempClosure http://bit.ly/BGSHCOVID19 More about COVID-19 at SA Health SA-UAVs South Australian Drone Services

13.01.2022 Has been a hot dry summer, ,given the right micro climate and some moisture Hydrangeas can thrive these beauties are grown under large trees and get good protection from intense sun and now are putting out huge colourful inflorresences. These are flowering at Mt Lofty Botanic Garden

13.01.2022 Tasting Australia - A Taste of Australia Join our expert Guides for a Tasting Australia associated tour of botanical discovery. You will be rewarded with a range of native edible plants. Tastings included. When: March 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st and April 1st 2020 Time: 11am to 12:30pm Where: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, Schomburgk Pavillion, Adelaide Botanic Garden... Cost: Adults $10, Children $5 - book your spot at https://tastingaustralia.com.au/events/a-taste-of-australia See more

12.01.2022 Stolen - from Friend so Im sure its ok.

11.01.2022 Well deserved award Judith.

11.01.2022 Opening tomorrow! Really worth a look!

10.01.2022 Volunteers are one of our greatest assets at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia. On behalf of Director Dr Lucy Sutherland, the Board an...d the BGSH staff, thank you to the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide and all of our volunteers for your outstanding contribution to our organisation. The International Rose Garden had 27 volunteers (pictured) reaching almost 1000 hours of volunteering in the current financial year. Their efforts were equivalent to 124 eight hour days! Volunteers supporting the education programme helped it to reach over 27,000 registrations in 2019. The Wittunga Botanic Garden blitz in November 2019 saw volunteers plant 200 plants and spread a significant amount of mulch. The new Hands on Hort volunteer programme at Adelaide Botanic Garden allowed for extensive maintenance of the classground. We hope that this week during #NationalVolunteerWeek, you can reflect on your amazing efforts in changing communities and changing lives. Thank you.

09.01.2022 There are quite a few sculptures this year which would look wonderful in a garden setting. Just thought that Friends might like to take a look

08.01.2022 Are you handy with a camera? Do you have a passion for South Australia's heritage? Do you like winning prizes? Then we have just the thing for you! The Heritage... South Australia SnAps Photo Competition aims to increase the visibility of the 2,300+ State heritage-listed places in SA. Simply select from one of eight categories, pick your SA Heritage Place, and get clicking for your chance to win one of a number of prizes. Learn more and register here >> https://bit.ly/snapscomp2020 ----- Palm House, Adelaide Botanic Garden - Andrew Moore, 2018 SnAps Photo Competition winner

08.01.2022 The lotus pond is about to burst into delicate pink splendor. Nelumbo nucifera originates from a range of countries and is India and Vietnam's national flow...er. We can see why! The rhizomes (roots) are commonly eaten in China and Japan as a vegetable, along with the seeds and stems....but if you're thinking of tucking into ours, please don't! Let's leave these tasty plants for the bees. See more

08.01.2022 Celebrate the diversity of 124 species of eucalypts as part of National Eucalypt Day with a guided tour at Adelaide Botanic Garden! Join Andrew Thornhill on a ...tour of Australia's most dominant plant group as he celebrates the diversity of 124 species of eucalypts growing in the Adelaide Botanic Garden and Botanic Park! Along the way, youll discover the specific characteristics that define different eucalypts and explore the incredible evolutionary history of the group. Andrew has published two papers on eucalypt phylogeny, was interviewed on Sydneys 2SER, has given talks at UC Berkeley in the US, and written a number of blogs and conversation articles on eucalypt evolution.

06.01.2022 Cant wait! Im going on Friday. Come join me and support the Gardens.

05.01.2022 Happy New Year! PS) Did we mention the lotus flowers are in bloom in the Nelumbo Pond at Adelaide Botanic Garden? Make sure you visit in 2020 to immerse yourself in nature and feel great!

05.01.2022 We would like to say a big thank you to the SA branch of the Australian Garden History Society for gifting us this wonderful replica Wardian Case. These nift...y cabinets were used many moons ago to safely house exotic plant collections on long voyages both overseas and within Australia. Their secret is that they maintain a small ecosystem; the sealed box means that no water is lost, allowing plants to survive for many months where fresh water is sparse. These cases also once lined the Main Walk of Adelaide Botanic Garden, providing a snug home for cacti collections. They were sadly removed in 1882 due to vandalism and theft of the fascinating contents within. You will be able to see this little piece of history up close when we display it in the garden and at our workshops in the future. Thanks again for this unique gift, Australian Garden History Society! See more

05.01.2022 Tony Kanellos is looking for Friends to volunteer to help him ensure the bees safety by supervising visitors to this installation. Mornings only between now and June. He will give you all the necessary information and training Register your interest with Stephanie now. A new and fun activity for those whod like to get more involved in the ABG.

04.01.2022 Bundle up the family or get your friends together, order a picnic, and get ready for a fabulous night under the stars! We've partnered with Co-Opera to transf...orm Adelaide Botanic Garden into a magical world of giants, nymphs, myths, and music Don't miss 'Acis & Galatea', an opera about the transitory nature of love and pleasure, part of our Botanica Lumina program Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October. Tickets are selling fast. Learn more and book here https://bit.ly/BGSHAcisGalatea ----- SA Power Networks The Gardens Cafe, Kiosk & Events

03.01.2022 Support the business that supports the Friends.

02.01.2022 Following the 2019-20 bushfire season, the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium received many enquiries about how burnt and damaged vegetation will recover. In a...n effort to help you understand what you see going on across the landscape now, the State Herbarium has launched series of blogs about the effect of fire on Australian plants. Check out 'Fire Blog 1: Recovery After Fire' >> https://bit.ly/FireBlog_1

01.01.2022 Here's Robyn, one of our wonderful 'Hands on Hort' volunteers who all do an incredible job of helping to keep Wittunga Botanic Garden beautiful. If you're inte...rested in volunteering in these idyllic surroundings, get in touch with the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide via the link below. https://www.friendsbgadelaide.com/volunteers See more

01.01.2022 A huge shout out of thanks to everyone who has donated to our Annual Appeal to save endangered Kangaroo Island plants. Together, you have raised $20,000 to se...nd our seed scientists on a quest to prevent plant extinction. Big thanks also go to the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide for their generous $5,000 donation. Their President, Merilyn Kuchel, says she hopes this contribution will encourage others to make a tax deductible donation to the Appeal before it ends on June 30. There are six days to go! Please, donate to support biodiversity. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps planet Earth https://bit.ly/SeedBankAppeal