Friends of the Grounds UWA in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia | Community organisation

Friends of the Grounds UWA

Locality: Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

Address: Taxonomic Gardens, University of Western Australia 6009 Crawley, WA, Australia

Website: alumni.uwa.edu.au/friendsofthegrounds

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25.01.2022 "The Friends of the Grounds of UWA Plant sale will be held on Thursday 24th October and Friday 25th October 2019, from 12 to 2 pm in the Taxonomic Garden, near the Botany glasshouses. There are terracotta pots filed with succulents ranging from $15 . We will also have the usual bargains for $3 and $5. We have an assortment of exotics,natives and herbs as well as succulents galore. Payment is cash only and bring your own bags if possible.... All proceeds will be spent on the UWA grounds."

25.01.2022 Our plant sale is on NEXT WEEK! Click 'Going' for all our updates https://www.facebook.com/events/914153309413346

24.01.2022 Our plant sale is fast approaching! Hope to see you all on October 8-9

24.01.2022 Mrs Ann Cullity addressing a packed Cullity Gallery this morning!

23.01.2022 Friends of the Grounds Patrons Morning Tea is happening this Thursday (13 February) at 10am in the Cullity Gallery! Volunteers who have been involved in the Friends of the Grounds Plant propagation workshops, plant sales and campus walking tour are welcome to attend!

22.01.2022 Our friends from UWA Student Guild Environment Department are screening the solutions-based Aussie documentary, 2040, next Monday as part of Enviro Week! Entry is just a gold coin donation and all profits will go towards Greenbatch, WA's first PET plastic reprocessing facility

20.01.2022 Perth has grown and changed so much, and is now beset with a number of problems. Planners struggle to respond to the divergent agenda of developers and environmentalists and many question the sustainability of our current lifestyle. Have we lost our sense, and are we in danger of losing our place? Join us at this free lecture delivered by Don Bradshaw, who will share expertise on these issues.

20.01.2022 Our Plant Sales on 8th and 9th October raised $5277. Thanks to all who helped and all who bought plants. Funds from last year's sale were used to buy the plants around the new Indigenous Studies Building on Hackett Drive. They look fabulous!

19.01.2022 Established in 2000

18.01.2022 The Friends of the Grounds Plant Sale is happening this Thursday and Friday between 12-2PM at the UWA Taxonomic Gardens! There will be heaps of bargains between $3-5

17.01.2022 Friends of the Grounds UWA is giving out a $5000 scholarship to UWA Students wanting to undertake an honours or master’s research project that addresses important topics relating specifically to the grounds of the University as an important part of the heritage of this state. To be eligible, you must enroll in (1) an honours degree with a specialisation in Conservation Biology, Botany, or Zoology OR... (2) a Master of Landscape Architecture or Biological Sciences Contact [email protected] for more information.

17.01.2022 Coders for Causes and UWA Student Guild Environment Department working behind the scenes on our upcoming FoGUWA mobile application - stay tuned

15.01.2022 Thank you for your support

15.01.2022 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION STILL OPEN DUE DATE EXTENDED TO MARCH 1 Friends of the Grounds UWA is giving out a $5000 scholarship to UWA Students wanting to undertake an honours or master’s research project that addresses important topics relating specifically to the grounds of the University as an important part of the heritage of this state. ... To be eligible, you must enroll in (1) an honours degree with a specialisation in Conservation Biology, Botany, or Zoology OR (2) a Master of Landscape Architecture or Biological Sciences Contact [email protected] for more information.

14.01.2022 Take a break from study and visit our plant sale! We will be located in the Taxonomic Gardens, which is just a quick stroll from Barry J Marshall Library and UWA Business School

13.01.2022 Check out these amazing photos from today's Welfare Week GuildEnviroxUWAPC Campus Photography Tour, coordinated by Friends of the Grounds UWA! FoGUWA runs regular campus tours for small and large groups, contact [email protected] if you're interested in taking part! Felix King Photography

09.01.2022 We are currently working with Coders for Causes and UWA Student Guild Environment Department to develop our Friends of the Grounds mobile app! It will feature a map of the native flora across campus as well as news updates from FoGUWA - stay tuned

08.01.2022 Our friends from UWA Student Guild Environment Department are running an underwater and land clean-up tomorrow morning at East Fremantle! Visit the link for more information

07.01.2022 All welcome to the free, on-campus 2020 Seddon Lecture on WA's 'living landscape' at 6pm, 24 September - please register online to help with seating

07.01.2022 Wowee! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Spring 2019 plant sale - we raised $5738.95 over the two days - fantastic! Thank you visitors for your kind support - we hope you are enjoying your new plant friends! ... Thank you to members and volunteers who give their time throughout the year - you are amazing!

05.01.2022 7 days until our plant sale! Most plants are priced between $3-5 so invite your friends, family, and even your pets to find some bargains! Click 'Going' for more updates https://www.facebook.com/events/914153309413346/

03.01.2022 The Plant Sale is now live! Come down and see us at the Taxonomic Gardens before 2:00pm to buy some new plant friends. Can't make it today? We'll be here again tomorrow from 12 noon to 2:00pm .

01.01.2022 REMINDER: Mother's Day is in 11 days! Check out our plant sale (happening next week Thursday and Friday, May 6 and 7) and buy your mum something special