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Click on each month for a list of events.
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Events 2013
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| Wednesday 13 | Go Potty at the Gardens - Visit the Gardens Nursery Learn more about - planting seeds, taking cuttings, choosing suitable containers, and caring for herbs, veggies and container plants - 10.30am to 12.00 noon OR 1.30pm to 3.00pm. $10.00 inclding free parking and morning/afternoon tea. This activity is supported by a NSW Seniors Week Grant. |
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| Sunday 24 | Walk Free FREE 1 hour walk through the Gardens with an Education Guide – Receive a native plant - 11.00am |
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| April | ||
| Tuesday 16 | Go Potty at the Gardens - Visit the Gardens Nursery Learn more about - planting seeds, taking cuttings, choosing suitable containers, and caring for herbs, veggies and container plants - 10.30am to 12.00 noon OR 1.30pm to 3.00pm. $10.00 inclding free parking and morning/afternoon tea. This activity is supported by a NSW Seniors Week Grant. |
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| Saturday 20 | Fungi Workshop | |
| Wednesday 24 | Nature is Fun A program for children from 4 to 12 years of age. Explore, learn and have fun during the school holidays. Join our guides for a fun day exploring the Gardens. Collect great specimens, learn about nature and make a craft item to take home. Come and see what lives in our garden. Mums and Dads are most welcome to join in the fun. Younger siblings must be supervised by a parent/grandparent or guardian at all times. Don’t forget to bring a hat, covered footwear and sunscreen. 9.30am - 11.00am. Bookings required - phone 4987 1655. |
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| Friday 26 | Gardens Sculpture Prize Entry Forms Due | |
| Saturday 27 | Monster Garage Sale Rummage through a great range of items and help raise funds to support the Gardens. Barbeque and Devonshire Teas also available. Commences 8.00am. Have a leisurely wander at the Gardens after shopping. |
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| May | Exhibition: Gardens Sculpture Prize - Sunday 12 May to Sunday 9 June | |
| Sunday 12 | Mother's Day and Opening of Annual Sculpture Competition Live music, Devonshire Teas, Plant sales. All mums receive a chocolate. Winners of the 2013 Gardens Sculpture Prize will be announced. (The Gardens Sculpture Prize is a Community Partnership event sponsored by Port Stephens Council as part of the Council’s Cultural Projects Fund 2012–2013.) |
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| July | ||
| Tuesday 2 | Children's Discovery Day Hands on fun & educational day filled with free activities - grass heads; plant propagation; leaf card making; craft activities; story reading, sketching competition & much more. Live performances, extra activities & info from community organisations. Small entry fee applies. |
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| Wednesday 10 | Nature is Fun A program for children from 4 to 12 years of age. Explore, learn and have fun during the school holidays. Join our guides for a fun day exploring the Gardens. Collect great specimens, learn about nature and make a craft item to take home. Come and see what lives in our garden. Mums and Dads are most welcome to join in the fun. Younger siblings must be supervised by a parent/grandparent or guardian at all times. Don’t forget to bring a hat, covered footwear and sunscreen. 9.30am - 11.00am. Bookings required - phone 4987 1655. |
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| August | ||
| TBA | A Wattle Acacian – Celebrate Wattle Day in the Acacia Garden | |
| September | Biodiversity Month and Threatened Species Day Information Sessions Each Sunday | |
| Sunday 1 | Walks on the Wild Side Join the Gardens’ Education Guides for an interesting & informative walk. |
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| Sunday 8 | Walks on the Wild Side Join the Gardens’ Education Guides for an interesting & informative walk. |
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| Sunday 15 | Walks on the Wild Side Join the Gardens’ Education Guides for an interesting & informative walk. |
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| Sunday 22 | Spring Fair Live music, market stalls, hot food, Devonshire Teas, Plant Sales, Guided Walks, Gift Shop. Walks on the Wild Side Join the Gardens’ Education Guides for an interesting & informative walk. |
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| Sunday 29 | Walks on the Wild Side Join the Gardens’ Education Guides for an interesting & informative walk. |
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| October | Exhibition: Gardens Photography Prize | |
| Wednesday 2 | Nature is Fun A program for children from 4 to 12 years of age. Explore, learn and have fun during the school holidays. Join our guides for a fun day exploring the Gardens. Collect great specimens, learn about nature and make a craft item to take home. Come and see what lives in our garden. Mums and Dads are most welcome to join in the fun. Younger siblings must be supervised by a parent/grandparent or guardian at all times. Don’t forget to bring a hat, covered footwear and sunscreen. 9.30am - 11.00am. Bookings required - phone 4987 1655. |
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| November | ||
| Sunday 11 | Remembrance Day Service by the Gardens’ Lone Pine | |
| December |