Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens

The Friends of Geelong Botanic Gardens (FGBG) is a self-funding, voluntary association formed in 1985 to `conserve, protect and enhance the Geelong Botanic Gardens...`

FGBG aims to promote community awareness and appreciation of the Geelong Botanic Gardens and support the Gardens as a centre for education, scientific research, horticulture, conservation and recreation.

FGBG acts in partnership with Gardens` management to develop and support the GBG and Eastern Park. FGBG provides information, education, interpretation and relevant public programs.

A voluntary guiding service interprets the Gardens for the public. Guides are trained to provide a diverse range of Gardens` experiences for individuals and groups. Friends manage and support the development and implementation of programs for primary, secondary, tertiary and community education.

Friends manage the FGBG/Botanic Gardens Reference Library. Friends provide a range of publications - a newsletter, information sheets, brochures, flyers etc.

Friends encourage and support cultural, artistic, environmental and horticultural events.

The Friends Nursery, with a group of Growing Friends, select and propagate plant material for sale, maintain a stock management system, maintain a perennial border and co-operate with the Heritage Rose Group.

FGBG manages the Friends Teahouse, providing light refreshments, run by employed staff and volunteers. Founded in 1985 the Friends are a volunteer support group working in partnership with the Geelong Botanic Gardens.

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