Friends events
Please note that event dates may change and we ask that you visit this site regularly to view any updates or changes.
Regular events
Photo Walkabout in the Botanic Gardens
Date and location changes monthly.
Contact the Botanic Gardens Visitor Information for this month’s event details
Photo Walkabout workshops are free community workshops run monthly. New participants are always welcome to come and explore the Botanic Gardens and take photos with others that are keen to learn about photography. This group is for beginners to advanced amateurs wanting to learn more. The best way to learn is in a fun and active, practical environment.
To find out more about the next Photo Walkabout, please contact the Botanic Gardens
This event is hosted by the Friends of the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and supported by Mackay Camera Group.
Heritage Gardeners
Third Wednesday of every month from 9am to 12pm
Meet at Heritage Gardens
The ‘Heritage Gardeners’ are a group within the Friends Association who like to get their hands dirty!
They meet Monthly in the in the Heritage Gardens to help develop and nurture the collection. Planting, pruning, or weeding there is always work to be done and the Heritage Gardeners welcome any extra hands.
Volunteers require a current Council Volunteer induction and must wear closed in shoes and sun smart hat.
To find out more, please contact the Botanic Gardens
Nursery Volunteers
Every Wednesday from 8.30am to noon
Meet at Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Nursery
Join the Friends in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Nursery every Wednesday to assist with a range of nursery activities including
- Seed collection and sorting
- Propagation of local native plants
- Nursery maintenance tasks
- Weed control
Before entering the nursery facility, a current Council Volunteer induction is required. Closed in shoes must always be worn while on site. To find out more, please contact the Botanic Gardens