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Friends of the Botanic Gardens

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Friends of the Botanic Gardens

Welcome

The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide (FBGA) is a non-profit organisation established in 1977,

to foster interest in the activities of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide and raise funds for the benefit of the Gardens.

The FBGA is a volunteer organisation which supports the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, comprising Adelaide, Mt Lofty & Wittunga BGs.  

FBGA always welcomes new members.

General Meetings are held four times a year, as well as 2 'Twilight Talks" with speakers on interesting Garden topics.

The Friends have contributed to the Gardens in many projects.

The Gwen Thomas Scholarship Award.is awarded.to selected Garden Staff.

FBGA Constitution

 

 Visit the

Friends Gift Shop, Open 7 days a week, 10am - 3pm

at North Lodge

on Plane Tree Drive,  off Hackney Road

a retail Outlet. that supports local SA suppliers and artists,

and the work of the Friends in supporting the Botanic Gardens.


The shop specialises in Botanical, Horticultural, Environmental Themed Giftware, Skincare products,

Books, Souvenirs, cards, posters, umbrellas, honey and much more.

 

Joining or Renewing with the Friends

2025 FBGA Membership Form

Would like to pay by Bank Transfer or by credit card over the phone 8222 9367

DONATIONS ARE GREATLY ACCEPTED, tax deductible and support the work of the Friends with their work for the Botanic Gardens.

 

WHATS ON IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS


Plant Sales at Mt Lofty Botanic Garden, 4th Sundays March - November

Next Plant Sale Sunday 24 November 2024

October2024PlantSaleList


The Botanical Art Group 

Botanical Art Group Art Sale from the ABG Goodman building (side entrance), Hackney Road

on Saturday 23rd November from 12 to 4pm.

2025 Calendars, cards and artwork featuring original artwork from the Botanical Art Group members are available

from the Friends Gift Shop, in North Lodge, Plane Tree Drive.

 


Interest Groups