The AGM will precede the Lecture. AGM details will appear in the Spring Newsletter. Lecture: The past, present and future of University of Melbourne's System Garden By Tim Uebergang Tim Uebergang will share with us his perspective on the history […]
This day of garden visits south of Hobart includes three very different gardens and landscapes: a historic mountain retreat, a productive garden and a contemporary suburban garden. We begin at the grand gardens of High Peak on the slopes of […]
1875 photo of Titanga - from the Lang’s family album (Copyright Private Collection). Note change of date. Now 7th November. The Lang Family and the Camperdown Botanic Gardens and Arboretum Trust invite you to celebrate the launch of the […]
The home of Mediterranean garden leader, Heidi & Enrique Gildemeister. Image © Stuart Read. Presented by Stuart Read. Spain faces similar environmental challenges to us – affluence, urbanisation, high migration and consumption and scant water. Its range of climates give parallels […]
Sunday 14th November 2021 AEDT 10 am This year’s Annual General Meeting will be held online via Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will open at 9:30am and the meeting proper will start at 10am. Please note that all are […]
Christmas Picnic and Wine Tasting at the Marble Hill Stables This year we have been invited by Ed & Patricia Michell to revisit Marble Hill (314 Marble Hill Road, Marble Hill). Cost $20 per person includes Talk, Tour & Wine […]
This weekend of visits to gardens and cultural landscapes includes historic and heritage listed rural properties; historic buildings, many convict built; magnificent old trees; beautiful gardens and the cultural landscape of Perth township, all located in the stunning rural landscape […]
Come and celebrate with other AGHS friends in the next step back to the life we used to enjoy before COVID, and the start of the Christmas season. We will be gathering under the leafy oaks in York Park in […]
Claremont Park, Corner Stirling Highway and Bay View Terrace, Claremont. There will be a history talk and significant tree walk. Tickets $10 including raffle tickets. Feel welcome to bring a friend. Bring a plate and chair. Cold refreshments supplied. Look […]
Members and Friends are invited to Thomas Park Bougainvillea Gardens for our end of year function & final event of the year. The gardens are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. Recently committee member John Taylor responded on our behalf […]
Self-catered picnic - Quindalup. More details to come.
The Berrima Museum Exhibition entitled “Gardens and Landscapes of the Southern Highlands - then & now ”which opened in December 2021 closed in January due to Omicron. We hope it will open in March. Please consult berrimadistricthistoricalsociety.org.au for the new opening date […]
FREE EVENT – FAMILY AND FRIENDS WELCOME Please join us for a tour of the University of Melbourne’s System Garden and horticultural environs. This tour, which complements the excellent presentation by Tim Uebergang in September, will be led by Virginia […]
A day’s jaunt up the Derwent Valley visiting the gardens of historic colonial properties. A detailed itinerary and booking information will be available in January. Tour Flyer This event is now fully booked. Further events and winter lectures are planned […]
In association with the Friends of the National Library to coincide with the 151th anniversary of Marion’s birth in 1871. Glenda argues the case for Marion to be recognised for her unique combination of artist, architect, environmentalist, community maker and […]
The Long Lunch at Centennial Winery has been converted to a Zoom meeting commencing at 3:00pm on Friday 11 February. Please contact Jenny Woodwell at woodwell@optusnet.com.au to register. Registration is free.
Join us for a webinar - Callan Park and Broughton Hall: A Historic Hospital and Parkland in Transition - presented by Roslyn Burge. When: Wednesday 23 February, 7pm AEDT (Sign on commences from 6:45pm and the presentation begins at 7:00pm). […]
We will meet at the famous Luna Park face in the early afternoon and walk the promenade around Lavender Bay to Wendy’s Secret Garden where we will enjoy the ambience of this terraced guerrilla garden that overlooks the harbour. We will be […]
Armillary Sphere, ANBG, Photo Nancy Clarke. This is a self-drive event. We are absolutely delighted that the Sundials afternoon foreshadowed in the December Newsletter will go ahead on Friday 18th March. This twice-deferred event has been much anticipated and […]
We will be visiting the colonial gardens of both Vaucluse House and Rose Bay Cottage. Vaucluse House is one of Sydney’s only surviving nineteenth century mansions still surrounded by its original grounds and Rose Bay Cottage is the oldest surviving […]
