175th Birthday Celebration - Geelong Botanical Gardens

Join us as we celebrate an incredible 175 years of history, beauty and community at the Geelong Botanic Gardens! This very special milestone celebration promises to be a wonderful day filled with fascinating guest speakers, The opening of the Wadawurrung Connection Project. This project was funded by a COGG First Nations Cultural Grant, there will be a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by information about Wadawurrung plants and their uses. Also the ever-popular Second-Hand Book Sale, and the exciting launch of the Botanical Artists’ 2027 Diary — a beautiful celebration of botanical art and the Gardens we love. With plenty more special activities, surprises and plans in the making, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Come along, soak up the atmosphere, discover something new, support your local Botanic Gardens and be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration!  Save the date — 175 years is a milestone worth celebrating!