Join local artist Lauren May SK for her popular, beginner friendly watercolour class "Painting Gum Leaves". In this relaxed, nature-inspired workshop we'll focus on capturing the beauty of the iconic Australian eucalyptus leaf. All materials are provided. Just bring yourself! Sunday 15th March, 10-1pm. $130 For more details and to book your spot please visit […]
Come along and learn about Aboriginal symbols and the art of dotting with artist Deb Jackson. Wednesday April 8th 10.30am - 1.00pm Participants - $25 Accompanying Adults - $5 Limit Places available All materials included. Book Now https://events.humanitix.com/leaf-dot-painting-workshop-faf9lmgt
Come along and use your creative skills to decorate some beautiful cupcakes with Maree. Price reduced to $20 per person Friday, 10th April from 10.00 - 11.30am. 4 cupcakes and all decorating supplies included. Book Now https://events.humanitix.com/cupcake-decorating-workshop-9fqexds8
Our April Native Plant Sale is on Saturday 11th April from 9am - 1pm.
Grafting is a marvellous skill to share, allowing others endless possibilities in saving our flora. Grafting is a very useful method of plant propagation .It is a quick form of propagation for plants to be saved by vegetative propagation which allows for quick turn around. Many plants like fruit trees are grafted and this has […]
Our popular Teddy Bear's Picnic is on again! Join us on the Eucalyptus Lawn on Tuesday, 14th April 10am - 2pm. Entry $5 Family $18 (2 adults + 3 children) Concession $3 Teddy Bear Parade will be led by The Marching Koalas. Let's see just how many teddys we can fit in our Rotunda! Dress […]
Flower arranging is the art of organizing flowers, foliage, and other natural materials into a visually appealing display. It combines colour, texture, and shape to create a balanced, intentional, and often, themed design. Join Tracey Johnson from Petals and Halos Florist for a lesson in flower arranging with some of our amazing native plants. You […]
Our annual Mother's Day Picnic is on again! Be entertained by music from Jumpin' Jukebox. Don't forget to collect your free plant - one for every mum. Enjoy one of our famous scones or cupcakes from the Scone Stall. This year we have card readings available from Deb Jackson. There will be a kid's craft […]
Join our gardening experts, Helen Howard and Mark Abell, for this educational and fun workshop. Learn about the basics of propagating plants effectively and productively. All plants and materials supplied. Best suited to adults, children over 12 years welcome. Click here to book tickets now https://console.humanitix.com/console/events/69d83e5fafcfdccae1edad95/page-content
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is celebrating its 40th anniversary so Botanic Gardens Day (Aust/NZ) is extra special for us this year! Our Art Space Gallery has many of our archival photos on display. There will be an official address commencing at 11.00am in the Environment Pavilion with original members of the Gardens who began it […]
