Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Paintings on Railings
2013-06-08 10:00 - 2013-06-09 17:00 UTC
Art work displayed on the railings around the Botain Gardens, a great variety of works to be seen.

Craft Fair
2013-06-01 10:00 - 2013-06-02 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, G12 OUE, Select a Country:
A chance to buy from a large selection of locally made craft products.

Introduction to Medicinal Plants
2013-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Kibble Palace, Select a Country:
Catriona Stewart will be teaching a course on the history and use of medicinal plants in Scotland, for more information on the course click on the links below or contact Catriona directly.
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CRAFT BOMB
2013-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , United Kingdom
As part of Voluntary Arts Week, there will be free craft work shops in the Kibble Palace on Sunday 14th April 11:00- 16:00. Learn how to make Pompom flowers, Fabric Birds and much more.

CRAFT BOMB
2013-04-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Certificate in Practical Horticulture
2013-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Start of the course today in Glasgow Botanic Gardens – Best wishes to the students !!

Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens Talk
2013-01-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue , Glasgow , United Kingdom
Come and listen to a talk on the Celebration of Flora Glottiana’s Bicentenary, which is the flora of Glasgow written by the founder of the Botanic Gardens Thomas Hopkirk. The talk is a joint meeting with the Glasgow Natural History Society.

Discover The Stars
2013-01-09 16:30 - 21:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow , G12OUE, Select a Country:
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is part of the BBC Stargazing Live Discovery Night. The free event at the Botanic Gardens and the Auditorium in Oran Mor runs from 4.30pm until 9.00 pm on Wednesday 9 January 2013. Visitors will be able to take part in a variety of activities aimed at families and those with a keener interest in astronomy. There will be mini robot and comet making demonstrations on site and the chance for children to build a model of the solar system to take home. Experts will be talking about supernovae and space travel as well as offering Stargazing sessions outside in the Gardens. Due to the popularity of the activities some of the events we will be ticketed on the evening. Further information is available at www.bbc.co.uk/thingstodo

Tree workshop drop-in
2012-11-08 10:30 - 16:00 | Kible Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
The Friends are working on a project to promote the National Tree Collections of Scotland, within the Gardens.
Now is the time for us to get your views on the ideas so far.
All are invited to see the ideas, in the Kibble Palace between 10.30 – 4.00 pm on Thursday 8th November.

Kibble Ensemble
2012-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Kibble Palace, Select a Country:
Woodwind group preforming a mix of classical music for charity.
Preformances at 12:00 pm ans 3:00 pm.

MANY TREES - ONE FOREST
2012-10-14 00:00 - 15:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road , Select a Country:
COME AND ENJOY A DISPLAY OF 3 FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS
THE COMMONWEALTH TREE
WOODLAND WATERCOLOURS
BAN RA VATARAN – FOREST & ENVIRONMENT

Ban Ra Vatavaran Project
2012-10-13 - 2012-10-26 | Kibble Palace, Select a Country:
A Celebration of over 200 Years of Biodiversity Research in Nepal and Scotland.
Exhibition of art work and Nepalese crafts.

Ban Ra Vatavaran Project
2012-10-13 00:00 - 15:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road , Glasgow , G12OUE, United Kingdom
A Celebration of over 200 Years of Biodiversity Research in Nepal and Scotland
Discover a Scotland/Nepal relationship spanning over two centuries.
Meet Nepali-Scottish Artists and scientists.
Learn about the Scottish Explorer-Surgeon-Naturalist Dr.Francis Buchanan Hamilton
“Father of Nepalese Botany’ who during a year in theKathmanduValleyin 1802-1803 spent his
time recording and collecting over a thousand plant species.
Enjoy an exhibition of a selection of exquisite coloured drawings of trees and epiphytes
drawn by Buchanan-Hamilton’s Indian assistant, a talented yet sadly un-named, Botanical
Artist fromCalcutta
Participate in traditional Nepali Craft Workshop

Friends at the Kibble
2012-09-13 19:15 - 21:30 | Kibble Palace
The Friends (and their friends) will be holding their annual summer party in the Kibble Palace on Thursday 13th September 2012.
Entertainment by the Westertones male voice choir with an Auction of donated items (can be left in the Gardens office or brought on the evening)
Light buffet reception, wine and soft drinks
£5 per person – pay at the door

Gladioli Show
2012-09-08 10:00 - 2012-09-09 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden/Kibble Palace, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a great day out at the Gladioli Show. With displays from a wide range of growers and horticultural groups, it is guaranteed to be an explosion of colour.

Maggie's Night Hike
2012-09-07 19:00 | City Wide, Glasgow , Select a Country:
This 10 mile festival on foot is a unique night-time journey of Glasgow with exclusive access to some of its best and most well loved buildings including our own much loved Kibble Palace. For more information click on link below.

Bonsai Show
2012-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, G12OUE, United Kingdom
Scottish Bonsai Association group bonsai displays, shohin competition and bonsai trees, pots & materials for sale.

Fuchsia Show
2012-08-25 10:00 - 2012-08-26 18:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kibble Palace, 730 Graet Western Road , G12 0UE, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a great day out at the Fuchsia Show. With displays from a wide range of growers and horticultural groups, it is guaranteed to be an explosion of colour.

Saxophone Quartet
2012-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road , Select a Country:
Live music in the Kibble Palace.

Wild Orchid Tour
2012-07-31 13:30 - 14:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Join our Orchid expert Christine Nicholson for a look at British wild orchids. Meet outside the Kibble Palace.

Wild In The City
2012-07-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road , Glasgow , G12 OUE, Select a Country:
Looking to keep those bored children occupied? Then come along to an event run by Glasgows Countryside Rangers. For more information contact the Countryside Rangers on 0141 2760924.

As You Like It - Bard in the Botanics
2012-07-24 19:45 - 2012-07-28 22:00
Bard in the Botanics presents As You Like It at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, for more info vist http://bardinthebotanics.co.uk/

ROMEO & JULIET - Bard in the Botanics
2012-07-18 19:45 - 2012-07-20 22:00, 2012-07-10 19:45 - 2012-07-14 17:00, 2012-07-03 07:45 - 2012-07-07 22:00, 2012-06-26 19:45 - 2012-06-30 22:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Bard in the Botanics presents ROMEO & JULIET at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, for more info vist http://bardinthebotanics.co.uk/

As You Like It - Bard in the Botanics
2012-07-17 19:45 - 2012-07-21 22:00, 2012-07-13 19:45 - 2012-07-14 22:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road , Glasgow , Select a Country:

As You Like It - Bard in the Botanics (Preview)
2012-07-11 19:45 - 2012-07-12 22:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road , Glasgow , G12 OUE, United Kingdom

The Tempest - Bard in the Botanics
2012-07-03 19:45 - 2012-07-07 22:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Bard in the Botanics presents The Tempest at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, for more info vist http://bardinthebotanics.co.uk
