Join us for a free members guided tour of the Maranoa Gardens, first opened to the public 100 years ago. In 2020, Maranoa Gardens was renamed Maranoa Botanic Gardens recognising that it has been maintained over decades as a botanic garden. It is a quiet refuge showcasing over 4000 Australian native plants, including many endangered species. The gardens provide educational and recreational opportunities, introducing visitors to plants, pollinators and insects. With 300 wattle species there is always one in flower.    Meet in the carpark at the end of Parring Rd in Beckett Park.

There will be perennials, natives, salvias, produce, bulbs, succulents, shade and indoor plants and more for sale.   Payment by cash or card, BYO carry bags and parking available on Yarra Boulevard.   The plant sale is part of the Burnley Gardens Discovery Day with information stands, research talks and tours of living labs, research projects and the campus.  There will also be an ‘Images of Burnley Gardens’ art and photography exhibition and sale in the Centenary Building, as well as research from the ‘Measured Garden’ exhibition that was at the Potter Museum.   The CWA will also have refreshments available, so why not make a day of it!

Learn how to get the most from your iPhone for garden, flower and general photography, during this practical workshop with Paul from pkphotography. The workshop comprises a practical demonstration of the iPhone camera capabilities that most people are unaware of, a summary of photography fundamentals to improve your photography in general, and then (weather permitting) a session in the Burnley Gardens to put your newfound skills into practice.   Note this workshop is designed for Apple iPhone users and parts of the presentation may not apply to other phone brands.   Morning tea included, tickets limited. Bring closed toe shoes, rain jacket and hat.