Diversity in Nature... Special Free Friday Guided Walk

Join Maya and Margaret Lane at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens on Friday August 3, 9:30am to 11:00am as they take you to see selected species of trees, shrubs and vines that are significant in the Mackay / Whitsunday area and the creatures that use the plants as habitats or food sources.

The species will include Whitsunday Lepiderema, Tree Omphalea, Koumala Actephila, Ornate-fruited Neisosperma, Orange Annona, Whitsunday Bottle Tree, Black Iron Box, Eungella Tamarind, Mt Blackwood Holly, Native Snapdragon, Yellow Wonga Vine, and the Native Hoya or Waxflower.

This selection of plants will be featured in an exhibition in the Botanic Gardens Lagoon’s Gallery this time next year. Let us know if you wish to come along by contacting the Botanic Gardens and booking the date with us or meet us at the Administration Building / The Garden’s Shop just before 9.30am.

Cost: free.

Needing refreshments afterwards? Try the tasty menu at the Lagoons Café and view the monthly art exhibitions in the Lagoons Gallery. Lagoons Café opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 4pm.  Phone: 4952 4966 

Free Guided walks are available every Friday (April to October excluding Public Holidays)

Friday, August 3 from 9.30am – 11.00am
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Diversity in Nature

Contact: Botanic Gardens

Phone: 0749527300

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