Seeds of Hope: Visions of Sustainability “We must realise that when basic needs have been met human development is primarily about being more, not having more.” The Earth Charter. The Earth Charter offers a set of values and principles for a just, sustainable and peaceful future. It provides a blueprint for a sustainable world. At […]
A family friendly BioBlitz, search for as many species as possible in an action packed few hours to create a snapshot of you local wildlife at the start of Spring
Our main speaker will be Alasdair Hood, ex-curator of Dundee Botanic Gardens, who will taking about his 20 years at Dundee along with other events in his Life in Horticulture.
Exhibitions from Glasgow Museums, RSPB, Friends of the River Kelvin, TCV, Glasgow natural History Society, Friends of The Earth, Scottish Water, SEPA, Keep Scotland Beautiful, and the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Join University of Glasgow PhD students, University of Strathclyde engineers and biologists from the Royal Society of Biology in the Kibble Palace to explore energy and the natural world.
Meet in the Kibble Palace South Wing at 2.00pm for a staff lead tour of the ongoing developments in the two arid houses of the main range. This is an event for the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens but we welcome new members and guests at these events.
Botanic Gardens 23rd Annual Orchid Fair 2022 Free entry Saturday, 23 April 11am to 4pm and Sunday, 24 April 11am to 4pm
Kelvin at the Kibble is an exhibition by the Kelvin Biodiversity Network (KBN) which celebrates the River Kelvin. This year, the exhibition focuses on how ‘The Kelvin Makes You Feel Good!’ The gathered groups and organisations (see below) who care for the river and its surroundings will consider how the river makes us feel good and […]
Glasgow Science Festival is live at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens from Fri 7th to Sun 16th June. Join us in the Kibble Palace from 11-3pm each day for loads of free activities suitable for all ages. Get creative in the Germs Galore culture lab, drive an underwater robot in Oban and learn about evolution while […]
Scotland’s only annual orchid show and fair returns for it’s 27th year to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, promising a botanical feast for the senses and a unique opportunity to buy unusual orchids and other tropical plants to grow at home. Held with the support of Glasgow City Council, there will also be displays of flowering tropical orchids by regional UK orchid societies.
The Ayrshire Bonsai Club presents Bonsai Open Exhibition: A presentation of the art of bonsai featuring a display of traditional Japanese arts and crafts. This event will take place at Troon Town Hall. Entrance fees £2.50 for General Admission £1.50 for Seniors Free for Juniors
