Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Book Fair
2017-12-28 10:00 - 2017-12-29 17:00 UTC | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
Come along and browse through a large selection of books old and new.

Book Fair
2018-02-10 10:00 - 2018-02-11 16:30, 2018-03-10 10:00 - 2018-03-11 16:30 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom

Mystical Gardens
2018-02-15 18:00 - 2018-02-18 21:00, 2018-02-22 18:00 - 2018-02-25 21:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Mystical Gardens
This event runs on the following days, 15th,16th,17th,18th Feb and 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25thFeb.
6pm-9pm
Information and tickets can be found at www.mysticalgardens.co.uk

Evening Talk-Plant Heritage -7.30 pm 15/02/2018
2018-02-15 19:30 - 21:00 | University of Glasgow, Bower Building, Select a Country:
The next Friends Talk is scheduled for this coming Thursday 15th Feb and is to be presented by Brian Young of Plant Heritage.
The world’s leading cultivated plant conservation charity, bringing together the talents of botanists, horticulturalists and conservationists and the dedication of keen amateur and professional gardeners.Through a number of conservation projects, including the National Plant Collections and Threatened Plants Project, we are helping to safeguard our unique garden flora across Britain and Ireland.
15/02/2018
7.30pm
Bower Building,University of Glasgow,University Avenue
No Entrance Fee

Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens Outing
2018-02-20 08:00 - 17:00
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens Annual Outing this year will be to The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.
more details to follow soon…

Post a Story Club - Kibble Palace
2018-03-11 12:30 - 16:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Talk-Behind the Scenes with GBG Orchids
2018-03-15 14:00 - 15:20 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Thursday March 15th, 2.00 – 3.30pm 2018 in Glasgow Botanic Gardens – Christine Nicholson on Glasgow’s Orchid Collection. Christine will be talking and giving us an opportunity to view the “behind the scenes” work of the development of the Collection and to see the new Orchid Plants
No Event Fee

Eco Print Your Scottish Leaves
2018-03-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom

Book Fair
2018-03-30 10:00 - 2018-04-02 17:00 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom

The Kibble Lecture
2018-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 | University of Glasgow, Bower Building, Select a Country:
Kibble Lecture-Plant Collecting in Vietnam – Will Ritchie
Presented by the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens with support from the Incorporation of Gardeners Glasgow.
The Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens are excited to welcome back to Glasgow, for one night only, Will Ritchie. He is former Curator of Glasgow Botanic Gardens and Curator of The National Botanic Gardens of Wales. Will will be delivering a presentation on ‘Plant Collecting in Vietnam”, his trip was part funded by the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
Glasgow University, Bower Building on Thursday, 19 April 2018.
Its sure to be a fascinating talk!
All welcome.

Glasgow International 2018 at Glasgow Botanic Gardens
2018-04-20 - 2018-05-07 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Glasgow International is Scotland’s largest festival for contemporary art, taking place over three weeks every two years across the city of Glasgow.

There are a number of exhibits in the Gardens and they will be on display from 20th April to the 7th May.

More on Glasgow International
Glasgow International today announces that it will return for its eighth edition in 2018, under the direction of Richard Parry, who joins the festival after serving as Curator-Director of the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool. Parry will bring his unique vision to the event, which as one of the UK’s largest and most influential art festivals showcases Glasgow as an important location for the production and display of contemporary visual art.
Taking place in various venues and locations across the city, including its major spaces, the Festival will again be comprised of an ambitious programme, which includes exhibitions, events, talks, performances and projects, by prominent and emerging Scottish and international artists. Continuing to grow with each edition, Glasgow International hosts an ambitious programme of new works, site-specific commissions, new venues, exhibitions and events and showcases the city as one of the world’s most important creative hubs for contemporary visual art.
Richard Parry brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Director of Glasgow International. As Curator-Director of the Grundy Art Gallery between 2013 and 2017, he curated and organised over 25 exhibitions. Following the group exhibition Sensory Systems (2015), Parry was awarded an Art Fund New Collecting Award and in 2016 curated NEON: The Charged Line, the largest exhibition of neon-based art yet staged in the UK.
Parry’s appointment follows the departure of Sarah McCrory, who directed the 2014 and 2016 editions, and was successful in doubling the amount of programming for the Festival, with the last Glasgow International showing work by more than 220 of the best local and international artists at 75 locations across the city of Glasgow.

Paint Breathe Meditate
2018-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Books at the Botanics
2018-05-05 10:00 - 2018-05-07 17:00, 2018-05-26 10:00 - 2018-05-28 17:00 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom
Browse through a large selection of books, in the Hopkirk Building.

Orchid Fair 2018
2018-05-12 10:00 - 2018-05-13 18:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
The annual Weekend Orchid Fair will be held at Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday May 12th and Sunday May 13th.
Entry to this popular event is free and open from 10am until 5pm.
Specialist orchid nurseries will be tempting you with their exquisite flowers and plants and offering advice on how to keep them should you need it.
The Scottish Orchid Society are putting on a display and giving talks and practical demonstrations.
The Main Range of glasshouses will be open as usual each day for visitors to enjoy the extensive tropical plant displays including Glasgow’s municipal orchid collection.

Kelvin Biodiversity Network Exhibition
2018-05-14 10:00 - 2018-05-28 17:00 | Kibble Palace, Select a Country:
An exhibition by organizations who all have a common interest in the natural history of the River Kelvin.

There will be stalls and exhibits from Friends of River Kelvin, Glasgow Museums, Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow Natural History Society, RSPB, TCV, Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Friends of Glasgow Local Nature Reserves.
On Saturday 19th May the stalls will be staffed by representatives of the groups and we will be joined by Glasgow’s Countryside Rangers.

Kelvin at the Kibble
2018-05-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
As part of the Kelvin Biodiversity Network exhibition we will have representatives from RSPB, Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens, TCV-The Conservation Volunteers, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Glasgow Museums, Friends of Glasgow’s Local Nature Reserves, Glasgow City Councils Countryside Rangers and Glasgow Botanic Gardens at the Kibble Palace.

This event is part of Glasgow Wildlife Festival 2018

Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival 'Let Glasgow Flourish Exhibition'
2018-05-19 11:00 - 2018-05-20 16:00
As part of the Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival the RSPB will be bringing their ‘Let Glasgow Flourish’ Exhibition to the Kibble Palace on the 19th and 20th of May.

RSPB will be providing ‘Connections to Nature’ activities on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 4pm. These activities will include: pond dipping; seed pod making; ‘home for a bee’ making; wildlife spotting.
RSPB will also provide face-painting for younger ages, on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

There is no fee for these activities but there will be a suggested donation price.
Entry to the Kibble Palace and Glasgow Botanic Gardens is free

Seasonal Creative Writing Workshop
2018-05-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Seasonal Creative Writing Workshop at Glasgow Botanic Gardens: SPRING
Sunday 20th May, 11am-4pm
Do the seasons affect your sense of place?
The plants in the Kibble Palace and glass houses come from all over the world. But they adapt differently; some seemingly oblivious to the outdoor climate and others responding to seasonal changes beyond the glass walls.
Using fun, inspiring writing exercises, this one-day workshop is an opportunity to turn a new leaf with your own creativity, exploring seasonal changes and new beginnings.
www.whwn.co.uk Book here.
(First in a series of four-watch this space for future workshops.)

Plant Doctors -Glasgow Science Festival 2018-Pop Up Event in the Kibble Palace.
2018-06-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
The Plant Doctors are visiting Glasgow Botanic Garden on 9th June
Did you know plants get sick? They do and ‘The Plant Doctors’ look forward to meeting you on Saturday 9th June as part of a special collaboration with the British Society for Plant Pathology for Glasgow Science festival. There will be examples of diseased crop plants, simple viewing devices to enable visitors to look closer and learn more about the diseases. Please note. This is NOT a plant clinic session and the researchers are not experts in house/garden plant diseases so please don’t bring material in.

This event is part of Glasgow Science Festival 2018: 7-17 June

Glasgow Science Festival: The Plant Doctors

Venue: Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Date: 9 June

Cost: Free

Details and booking: Visit the website

This is just one of a plethora of events to celebrate Glasgow Science Festival 2018. From 7-17 June, venues across the city will be a-buzz with a huge range of activities for your enlightenment and entertainment.

All is revealed at http://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk

Eco Print @ Botanic Gardens
2018-07-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
This workshop is taking place in the beautiful Kibble Palace @ The Glasgow Botanics. The Botanics is the perfect place for discovering and harvesting the necessary leaves needed for this eco printing workshop.
Eco printing is the natural method of creating pattern using botanical material and steam without adding any colour
You will take a walk around the garden to discover the best trees for Eco printing and harvest some leaves. You will familiarise yourself with the basic technique of eco printing and will work both on new and recycled paper. You will create beautiful and unique work using the leaves you have discovered.
In the second part of the workshop you will work with natural material and eco print a scarve, your very own scottish scarve with your specially selected leaves.
Link For Booking –
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eco-print-your-scottish-leaves-the-glasgow-botanics-tickets-44390371797
https://www.facebook.com/Charles-Rennie-Mackintosh-inspired-The-Lansdowne-House-of-Stencils-111213898933794

Summer Time Talk and Walk
2018-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Guided Tour to different parts of the Garden.
Leaving from the front of the Kibble Palace

Book Fair
2018-07-20 10:00 - 2018-07-23 17:00 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom
The Book Fair will take place in Hopkirk building.

Summer Time Talk and Walk
2018-07-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Botanic Gardens, United Kingdom
Walk and talk around different areas of the Gardens.
Meet at the front of the Kibble Palace

Summer Time Talk and Walk
2018-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
Guided tour around the different areas of the Botanic Gardens
Meet in front of the Kibble Palace

Crossreach- Heart for Art Beyond Words Exhibition
2018-08-10 10:00 - 2018-08-16 18:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Book Fair
2018-08-11 10:00 - 2018-08-19 17:00 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom
Glasgow’s Book Fair, Books at the Botanic’s will be held in the Hopkirk building.

Natural Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshop
2018-08-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
Experience & learn about the aromatic ingredients, where they come from & how they can support health & well-being in this practical, sensual workshop.

Date: Sunday 11th August, 2018
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Kibble Palace*, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, South Wing, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 OUE
