CANCELLED-The International Conifer Conservation Programme-The Kibble Lecture
2020-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.(13-03-20)
The Kibble Lecture this year is delivered by Martin Gardner MBE, he is the Co-ordinator and driving force behind the International Conifer Conservation Project based at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is proud to be listed as a safe planting site for trees produced by Martin’s long running project.
A brief overview from the RBGE website.
For over 25 years Martin Gardner has worked at RBG Edinburgh on many aspects of conifer conservation and currently he co-chairs the IUCN Conifer Specialist Group. Martin co-ordinates the International Conifer Conservation Programme which has played a major role in the completion of the Red List and first global reassessment for conifers; detailed information, distribution maps and images for all of the 211 threatened conifers can be found at http://threatenedconifers.rbge.org.uk/
Part of his work has been to establish one of the world’s most comprehensive networks for the ex situ conservation of threatened conifers. Martin’s work has taken him to over 30 countries in order to study and collect research materials of threatened conifers and their associated species. Particular geographical areas of interest include New Caledonia and Latin America. For this conservation work, especially on Chilean plants, Martin have been awarded an MBE in 2013 and the Veitch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2014.
This is an event for The Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens but as always we welcome new members and guests to all events.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED

TEA GREEN ONLINE-THE ULTIMATE INDIE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE! | 30th & 31st May |
2020-05-30 08:00 - 2020-05-31 17:00 | Online Event
THE ULTIMATE INDIE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE! 30th & 31st May

Have you joined the Tea Green Marketplace yet?
Join Tea Green from 10am on the 30th & 31st of May for the ultimate online indie shopping experience from artisans based in Scotland. #teagreenmarketplace
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Head to the Tea Green Marketplace. Lots of special content & rewards over there!
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Orchid Fair 23-24 April 2022
2022-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Botanic Gardens 23rd Annual Orchid Fair 2022

Free entry

Saturday, 23 April 11am to 4pm and Sunday, 24 April 11am to 4pm

Displays by the Scottish and Visiting Orchid Societies including The Writhlington School Orchid Project

Orchids and related sundries for sale and expert orchid growing advice

RHS Orchid Committee meeting open to the public Saturday at 2pm

British Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale

Full list of participants and trades at www.scottishorchid.org/events

Glasgow Botanic Gardens 23rd Annual Orchid Fair 2022
2022-04-23 11:00 - 2022-04-24 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom

Cactus and Succulent Show 2022
2022-06-04 11:00 - 2022-06-05 17:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
The British Cactus and Succulent Society host a two day show, with the opportunity to purchase a varied range of cacti and succulents.

Connect with The Indigo Plot at the Botanics, help planting our Japanese Indigo and Woad plants
2022-06-04 14:00 - 16:00
About this event

The Indigo Plot at the Botanics is a new project by Textile artist, Natural dyer and Indigo lover Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw in the grounds of the Glasgow Botanical Garden.
THIS EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDANT CHECK YOUR EMAILS ON THE MORNING IN CASE POOR WEATHER FORCES US TO ABORT OR RESCHEDULE
Elisabeth at the Botanics and a group of 24 Scottish home growers will be growing this summer some Japanese Indigo (Persicaria Tinctoria) and some Woad (Isatis Tinctoria) to investigate the process of growing and using the pigment in a serie of workshops and sharing events. In order to start the growth we must put the plants into ground this is a joyful moment.
On the 4th of June, Elisabeth and some of her volunteers will put the small plants into ground and sharing information around the project during a 2 hours session. (weather permitting). If the weather is great we may even dye small samples of fabric.
Japanese Indigo has a fast growth and there will be some sharing sessions during the summer to learn to dye with the Indigo.
This project is aimed at giving all natural dye lovers, textile lovers and Eco process addicts a sense of connection between the colour around us and its provenance.
The Indigo plot will have a two years life and during that time Elisabeth will share around her knowledge of Natural dyes and plants via regular sessions live or on zoom. Her own textile practise runs regular workshops and events on the use of Natural dyes.
To join in this low key (but connective event) please book a free space using this link…
You can also join our FB group to keep up to date with the project. https://www.facebook.com/The-Indigo-Plot-at-the-Botanics-100479995960184

Glasgow Science Festival at Glasgow Botanic Gardens
2022-06-07 12:00 - 2022-06-12 16:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Science Festival is taking over the Kibble Palace with loads of free activities suitable for all ages. Make your own bath bomb and rainbows, create botanical blueprint collages, get a science tattoo, and many more! Activities change daily, so please check below.
Venue: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kibble Palace Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G12 0UE
Date: Tues 7th to Sun 12th June 2022
Time: Daily between 12- 4pm
Booking Public: Free, no booking required
Booking Schools: Free, bookings being taken for max 3 Primary 4-7 classes per day, Tues 7th to Fri 9th June. Timings to suit you between 12-4pm. Email sciencefestival@glasgow.ac.uk to book.

http://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk/events/sciencefestival/gsf2022/waves/botanics/

Voicebeat Summer Concert
2022-06-18 19:30
Glasgow Botanic Gardens are delighted to have the Voicebeat choir returning to the Kibble Palace to perform their traditional summer concert on Saturday 18 June. Not one to be missed!

Summer Tours!
2023-08-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
The Friends of Glasgow Botanics are delighted to offer free tours of the Gardens every Thursday and Saturday from 2pm, starting at the Kibble Palace.
View more info on our Tours page.

Bat and Moth Night
2023-09-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Ever popular Bat & Moth Night is back.
Join Butterfly Conservation Scotland for an amazing free opportunity to get close-up views of moths and learn how to identify these mysterious creatures.
Then, as the light falls, Clyde Bat Group will lead a walk using special electronic detectors to allow you hear the bats calling as they hunt amongst the trees and buildings.

AGM 2023
2023-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
The Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 4th September at 18:30 in the Kibble Palace. New members always welcome.

Bard in the Botanics - Lear's Fool
2023-09-19 00:00 - 2023-09-23 00:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Lear’s Fool presented by Bard in the Botanics
19 September – 23 September

The Hidden Universe: Adventures in Biodiversity
2023-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8SP, United Kingdom
The Hidden Universe: Adventures in Biodiversity
with Professor Alexandre Antonelli, Director of Science, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 7.30pm
University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Building (Lecture Theatre C)
Lecture offered jointly with Glasgow Natural History Society

The Atlantic Rainforest
2023-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8SP, United Kingdom
The Atlantic Rainforest
with Laura Gusberti, The Woodland Trust
Thursday, 16 November 2023, 7.30pm
University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Building (Lecture Theatre C)
Offered jointly with Glasgow Natural History Society and Glasgow Treelovers’ Society

We love our Glasgow Botanic Gardens Day!
2024-02-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Join the Friends on Saturday, 17 February for a Botanics lovefest!
Composting Workshops
We have organised two Composting workshops at the Kelvindale Growers Garden, starting at 10:00 and 10:45. Spaces are limited so please email our Chair to secure your spot!
We <3 the Botanics collective art project
From 2pm we will meet in the Kibble Palace and you can help us create a special art installation by sharing what you love most about the Botanics! All welcome!
How old is the Turkey Oak?
Friends and visitors will have noticed the fallen Turkey Oak at bottom of the Great Lawn which came down on Christmas Eve. Can you count the tree’s rings to determine its age?

Orchid Tour
2024-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Join the Friends for a tour of the Orchid collection in the Main Range, led by Orchid Propagator, Christine Nicholson.
10.30am, Monday, 26 February.
Only 15 spaces available to please email our Chair to secure your spot!

Orchid Fair 2024
2024-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
The 2024 Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair will be held within the Grade A listed Kibble Palace on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024. This popular event, now in its 25th year, remains the only dedicated Orchid Fair in Scotland and provides an ideal opportunity for you to come and not only admire displays of these exotic plants, but also to purchase a wide range of orchids from specialist UK nurseries.
The Scottish Orchid Society has had a long association with the Gardens and assists with the running of this annual event. Entrance to the Orchid Fair is free and members of the Society will be on hand to offer advice on how to care for your orchids and answer any queries you might have.
There will be orchid displays by the Scottish Orchid Society, North of England Orchid Society, North East of England Orchid Society, Hinckley & District Orchid Society, as well as the Hardy Orchid Society. Helen Millner will also return with her award winning educational exhibit on orchid pollination.
On the Saturday Christine Nicholson, the orchid propagator at the Gardens, will lead a guided tour behind the scenes of the orchid collection at the Botanic Gardens. This was very popular last year and places will be limited. You will need to reserve your place on the tour by visiting the Scottish Orchid Society display on the day

Kelvin at the Kibble 2024
2024-05-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
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 how getting out in local nature contributes to our health and wellbeing.
Saturday 18 May 2024 is ‘Fascination of Plants Day’ where University of Glasgow’s Mike Blatt, Professor of Molecular Biology will host a small engagement event on the subject.
Confirmed stall holders, which includes ourselves, you can meet and chat with are:

Froglife
Friends of the the Earth Glasgow
Friends of the River Kelvin
Yorkhill Green Spaces
Photoscot / Scottish Wildlife Trust
The Conservation Volunteers
Clyde Amphibian and Reptile Group
GALLANT
Glasgow Natural History Society with Glasgow Museums
Royal Society for Protection of Birds Scotland
Children’s Wood
The Friends of the Glasgow Botanic Gardens
