Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc.

The Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was founded in 1982 and became an incorporated body in 1993. The history of the Gardens has been researched and a number of activities undertaken for the benefit of the Gardens within a botanical perspective. A number of groups actively promote the Gardens and involve the community in scientific, educational, historical, cultural, and recreational functions.
A monthly newsletter is sent to members and quarterly general meetings with a guest speaker are held at The Robert Clark Centre Centre.
Contact Secretary: Phone 5331 7367 rccadmin@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Flowers
The Growing Friends meet every Tuesday from 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm and every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm behind the Robert Clark Centre; entrance from Gillies Street.
This group propagates plants to sell and raise funds for projects in the Gardens. This is a very friendly and relaxed group and if you have a spare hour or two come along and join.
Contact Convenor: Phone 5341 3151 powelldavid@bigpond.com.au

The Guiding Friends meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Robert Clark Centre at 10.00am. This group provides tours for visitors to the Gardens and has regular training sessions in various aspects.
Group Bookings can be booked by telephone (03) 5320 7444.
Regular tours leave from the front of the Conservatory at 2.00pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
If you are interested to join, come along to a meeting on the 4th Tuesday.
Contact Convenor: Phone 5339 4538 rccadmin@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Trail sign

The Engraving Friends engrave labels for the plants and trees in the Gardens on an engraving machine that the Friends helped to buy. This group also does engraving for other Botanic Gardens and Community Gardens. Inquiries about labelling to the Convenor: Phone 5331 3872 rccadmin@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Friends' Projects 2002 Committee Subscription form

Email : The Robert Clark Centre rccadmin@ballarat.vic.gov.au
URL : http://www.ballaratbotanicalgardens.com/fobbg/index.htm