Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Workshop date #2 - Wednesday 21st January 2026 Drawing aspects of nature is very rewarding. Learn techniques from an expert! Renowned nature artist, Lynda McPherson, will lead this class. After a walk around the Botanic Gardens, you will learn basic drawing techniques to apply what you have seen onto the page. Best suited to ages […]

SOLD OUT Growing succulents is a great introduction for kids to learn how to look after plants. Succulents are easy to grow and are fun to arrange in an imaginative way. Choose your plants, put in the soil and then decorate with dinosaurs, fairies or creepy crawlies. A fun and educational workshop facilitated by our […]

SOLD OUT Many of Australia's special animals sleep by day and come out after dark. Who do you think we might see on our walk? Possums, bats, owls and other animals may be around. Let's see who we can find. John Simpson from National Parks Association is an experienced wildlife guide and he will be […]

Create your own jewellery! Participants will be introduced to the art of jewellery-making with expert tuition from Gillian Stewart. Skills you will learn include: using craft pliers with both hands, using craft pliers to hold links, opening and closing links, assembling a bracelet in the 'double cross-over' chain maille pattern.  Participants will receive stainless steel […]

Workshop date #1 - Monday 12th January 2026 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE Drawing aspects of nature is very rewarding. Learn techniques from an expert! Renowned nature artist, Lynda McPherson, will lead this class. After a walk around the Botanic Gardens, you will learn basic drawing techniques to apply what you have seen onto the page. Best […]

SOLD OUT Native Bees are essential pollinators for many Australian native plants and introduced plants as well. Many are tiny and you have probably never seen them, but they are there. Join Diane Call from Australian Native Bee Society in this informative workshop. You will learn all about our native bees and their habitat, and […]

Storytime in the Rotunda! Bring your own cushion to sit on and join our storyteller, Rebecca, for some magical moments. Afterwards, explore our Treasure Trove Trail where everyone can claim a 'treasure'. This event is open to all ages, best suited to those 8 years and under, but adults can enjoy the stories, too! Our […]