Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

The Atlantic Rainforest
2023-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | 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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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/

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

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.

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

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

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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CANCELLED-The International Conifer Conservation Programme-The Kibble Lecture
2020-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | 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

New Guinea Begonias and the Glasgow Connection-Friends of GBG Event
2020-03-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
Hannah Wilson, Botanist from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh explore the background to the continuing research into the multidiverse Genus of Begonia
This event is for members of the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens but we welcome new members and guests at all events

Printing in Woodlands Exhibition
2020-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Printing in Woodlands Exhibition
Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Kibble Palace South Wing 29th Feb/1st March
10 to 4pm
An exhibition of Eco Printing Community art and Workshops in Eco techniques by Elisabeth Viguie Culshaw
FREE OF CHARGE

29th FEB drop in workshops in Indigo dye tie dye, Cyanotype, Bookbinding, no booking needed.

Printing in Woodlands Exhibition (Free)
2020-02-29 10:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom

The Arid House Afternoon Tour-Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens Event
2020-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
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.

New Watercolour Course-Clare Robinson
2020-01-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom
Learn a loose style of watercolour painting to illustrate seasonal flowers at the Botanics.
Weekly Classes to introduce beginners and intermediates to the medium of watercolours.
28th Jan 2020 to 18th Feb 2020
10.30 am till 1pm
Hopkirk Building
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Cost £116 for 4 week block
Phone 07968 058297

Books At The Botanics
2019-12-14 10:00 - 2019-12-15 16:00, 2019-11-16 10:00 - 2019-11-17 16:00, 2019-11-16 08:00 - 2019-11-17 17:00, 2019-10-19 10:00 - 2019-10-20 16:00, 2019-09-27 10:00 - 2019-09-30 16:00
We are a group of full and part time dealers and online sellers, selling a wide variety of second hand, vintage and antiquarian books as well as prints, maps and other paper ephemera.
We promote a friendly family atmosphere where people can browse at leisure in a comfortable environment.
The Botanic Gardens provides us with a venue to collectively display our wares. The venue is wheelchair accessible, buggies are welcome and we are dog friendly.
The Book Fair is located in The Hopkirk Building behind the main range, please follow the signs.

A Quest For Trees-A talk by Tom Christian
2019-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
A Quest for Trees-a talk by Tom Christian
The Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens, The Glasgow Tree Lovers’ Society and Glasgow Natural History Society jointly host Tom Christian, Botanical Horticulturalist and Conservationist on November 14th 2019 at 7.30

Tom is a trustee of the charity Woodland Heritage and a member of the IUCN conifer specialist group. In 2018 he was invited to become Assistant Editor of the International Dendrology Society’s ‘Trees and Shrubs Online‘ project, an ambitious initiative to document the world’s temperate tree and shrub species.
********************************************************************************************If you are travelling by car please note the parking restrictions near the venue due to the on-going building work at University of Glasgow and allow time to find a suitable parking space or if possible use an alternative method of transport to venue.

Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens Talk-Horticultural Manavilins
2019-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | University of Glasgow, Bower Building, Select a Country:
As befits a proud member of the Cornish diaspora Paul Matthews talk on Thursday 24th October 2019 smacks of the sea but possibly in title only. A manavilin is a nautical term of bits and pieces, odds and sods or the scraps left over in a barrel. Paul’s long career in botany and horticultural has left him with a ship load of tales of his horticultural exploits and occasional misfortune. A very engaging speaker, Paul will be delivering the first talk in the Autumn series for the Friends at the University of Glasgow, Bower Building, University Avenue, Glasgow. Talk starts at 7.30 on Thursday 24th October and its free to members of the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens. Non-members also welcome

Doors Open Day Filmy Fern House Sunday 22nd September
2019-09-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
Discover the Filmy Fern House at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, a rocky grotto hidden at the heart of the Gardens.
Learn about ferns with guided tours from fern experts, a microscopic look at fern spores, some library curiosities (one of which is today’s special librarian, Rob) and children’s activities;

We have a fun and educational hunt around the Kibble Palace to find and learn about different shapes of fern fronds.
Make your own Cyanotype of a frond
Design and make your own badge

The tours to the Filmy Fern House are on the hour, 11am, 12 noon, 1 pm ,2pm, 3pm and will last about 30-40 minutes. Meeting point for tours is the Kibble Palace Main Corridor.
Booking is essential for the tours but activities in the Kibble Palace are all drop in.
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Please book through glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk

Please note that while the public areas of the Botanic Gardens are fully accessible, and there are wheelchair accessible toilets and café onsite, this tour goes behind the scenes at the Gardens and some areas have limited access

Doors Open Day Filmy Fern House Saturday 21st September
2019-09-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
Discover the Filmy Fern House at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, a rocky grotto hidden at the heart of the Gardens.

Learn about ferns with guided tours from fern experts, a microscopic look at fern spores, some library curiosities (one of which is today’s special librarian, Rob) and children’s activities;

We have a fun and educational hunt around the Kibble Palace to find and learn about different shapes of fern fronds.
Make your own Cyanotype of a frond
Design and make your own badge

The tours to the Filmy Fern House are on the hour, 11am, 12 noon, 1 pm ,2pm, 3pm and will last about 30-40 minutes. Meeting point for tours is the Kibble Palace Main Corridor.
Booking is essential for the tours but activities in the Kibble Palace are all drop in.
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Please book through glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk
Please note that while the public areas of the Botanic Gardens are fully accessible, and there are wheelchair accessible toilets and café onsite, this tour goes behind the scenes at the Gardens and some areas have limited access.

Free Flower Crown Workshop
2019-09-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Summer Tour in the Botanic Gardens
2019-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
