Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide Inc.
Celebrating 40 years of support for the Gardens
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
is a volunteer organisation which supports the the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, comprising Adelaide, Mt Lofty, & Wittunga BGs. New Members are always welcomed.
Founded in November 1977 by the late Dr Colin Robjohns, the Friends have made a number of significant contributions to the Gardens and provide a range of activities & events.
Become a Friend
Join a vibrant organisation with over 800 members, who share a love of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, and raise funds to support projects in the Gardens. As a Member your support for the Gardens becomes invaluable. Download Membership Form
Next General Meeting
AGM, Tuesday 13, November 2018 at 7.15pm in the Noel Lothian Hall.
Benefits to Members
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Being a Friend of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide is being part of a Community of people of similar minds who enjoy a love of Gardens, Plants, Conservation and appreciate the value of Botanic Gardens to the Community as a whole.
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Friends come together to enjoy any number of activities such as a Botanical Art Group, a Book Club, becoming a Garden Guide, being part of a Growing Group or playing Mahjong.
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Members enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, exhibitions and garden inspired local, national & international tours.
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Members only volunteering and hands-on experiences.
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Other benefits may include discounts at a number of retail outlets, four issues of the Friends' Quarterly full-colour, glossy Gazette.
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Quarterly evening and late afternoon meetings with expert, specialist speakers on garden and plant-related topics and much more.
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The FriendsNewsletter keeps Friends up-to-date between Gazettes.
Becoming a Friend is easy - contact us for more information.
FBGA President's Report
The Friends produce a FBGABirdBrochure
which is also available in the Visitor Information Centre & North Lodge