01 Jun Tondoon Botanic Gardens – Winter Events Guide
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Winter Events 2018
Ecofest
Sunday, June 3, 9am to 3pm
Gladstone Festival and Events are the organisers of this annual environmental awareness event. Look for Tondoon’s talks at the main tent and win a prize package.
Bub Hub
Wednesday, June 6, 9am to 12pm
Free
Below Café deck
Bring the toddlers and babies for a morning get together. Playhouse, slides, swing and more.
Cooking
Wednesday, June 13, 10am to 11.30am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Savour the Flavour Café show us how to cook up a storm.
Book on 4971 4444.
Plant Fair
Wednesday, June 20, 9am to 7pm
Incorporated into the Wednesday Markets, local nurseries and grower groups will be at Tondoon selling plants.
Tai Chi Qigong
Sunday, June 24, 8am to 9am
Free
Below Café Deck
Angela Larose leads us in physical postures, breathing techniques and mental focus.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Kids Cooking
Monday, July 2, 10am to 11.30am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Cooking class just for kids. Watch them as they become little chefs.
Book on 4971 4444.
Kids Craft
Tuesday, July 3, 10am to 11am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Book on 4971 4444.
Use seeds and pods from the Gardens to make creatures.
Kids Art in the Park
Friday, July 6, 10am to 11am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Create a Collage using resources from nature.
Book on 4971 4444.
Kids Bonsai
Tuesday, July 10, 9am to 11am
Tondoon Art Gallery
$25
Kids get to create their own bonsai and take it home.
Payment required at booking time on 4971 4444.
Kids and Seeds
Friday, July 13, 10am to 11am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Kids plant a seed to take home and grow.
Super Hero Disco
Saturday, July 14, 5pm to 8pm
Free
Courtyard
Come as your favourite Superhero. Come dance and play games. Mums and Dads can dress up too.
Bub Hub
Wednesday, July 18, 9am to 12pm
Free
Below Café deck
Bring the toddlers and babies for a morning get together. Playhouse, slides, swing and more.
Wednesday Markets
Wednesday, July 18, 4pm to 8pm
Savour the Flavour host this event. Call Janelle on 0458 888 721 if you have stall holder enquiries.
Orchid Exhibition
Saturday, July 21, 8am to 12pm
Free
Local orchid growers and societies will be exhibiting a vast array of orchids. Purchases will be available.
Tai Chi Qigong
Sunday, July 29, 8am to 9am
Free
Below Café Deck
Angela Larose leads us in physical postures, breathing techniques and mental focus.
Bub Hub
Wednesday, August 1, 9am to 12pm
Free
Below Café deck
Bring the toddlers and babies for a morning get together. Playhouse, slides, swing and more.
Fundamentals Propagation Workshop
Saturday, August 4, 10am to 3pm
$50
Tondoon Art Gallery
This workshop is lead by our Curator, Brent Braddick and our Coordinator, Barry Meiring. Theory of propagation by seed, cuttings and division is covered in the morning, then lunch is provided by Savour the Flavour Café. In the afternoon you will propagate plants to take home from techniques learnt. Payment to be made at booking time on 4971 4444.
Fun Activity Morning
Sunday, August 12, 8.30am to 12.30pm
Free
Rides, slides, jumping castles and more. Food vans available onsite.
Wednesday Markets
Wednesday, August 15, 4pm to 8pm
Savour the Flavour host this event. All stall holder enquiries to Janelle Noonan on
0458 888 721
Bonsai Class for Seniors
Monday, August 20, 9am to 11am
Free
Tondoon Art Gallery
An introduction to bonsai, the ancient art form. Book on 4971 4444.
Orchid Growing Workshop for Seniors
Tuesday, August 21, 9am to 11am
Free
Tondoon Art Gallery
John, our volunteer will pass on tips for healthy orchid growing.
Book on 4971 4444.
Cooking for Seniors
Wednesday, August 22, 10am to 11.30am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Savour the Flavour Café will facilitate this class, creating easy, tasty dishes.
Book on 4971 4444
Seniors Morning Tea and Garden Walk
Thursday, August 23, 10am to 11.30am
Free
Meet at Café
Meet with the volunteers at the café, take a short walk and enjoy morning tea on the deck. Book on 4971 4444.
Seniors Games in the Gardens
Friday, August 24, 10am to 11.30am
Free
Arboretum Shelter
Trivia, boardgames, cards will be there for all to enjoy. Book on 4971 4444.
Fundamentals Bonsai Class
Saturday, August 25, 10am to 3pm
Tondoon Art Gallery
$50
All day class in bonsai. A tree will be provided in the afternoon. Light lunch is supplied. Payment is required at booking time on 4971 4444.
Tai Chi Qigong
Sunday, August 26, 8am to 9am
Free
Below Café Deck
Angela Larose leads us in physical postures, breathing techniques and mental focus.
Creatures of the Night
Friday, August 31, 5pm to 7pm
$10
Meet at the Café
Have a burger and be taken on a guided walk of the Gardens
