Botanic Gardens Open Day Celebrates 10 Years Of splendour

Celebrate a special milestone as the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens marks 10 years of its much-loved Open Day event!

Held as part of a wider celebration across Australia and New Zealand, this event brings botanic gardens together to highlight the vital role they play in conservation, education and community connection.

This free, family-friendly event on Saturday, May 24, from 8am to noon on the Tropical Sun Lawn, promises a vibrant celebration bursting with nature and plenty of fun!

The Botanic Gardens Open Day will feature community group displays, up-close encounters with local wildlife, fascinating native bee exhibits showcasing their critical role in our ecosystems and a variety of activities and competitions with exciting prizes up for grabs!

Mayor Greg Williamson said the event was a fantastic opportunity for the local community to come together and connect with nature.

“This 10th anniversary event promises to be an enriching experience for anyone who attends, offering valuable learning opportunities as well as plenty of fun,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Community members will have the chance to learn more about native flora and fauna at a number of displays and they can even purchase some of their own, with a variety of orchids and plants for sale,” he said.

“Activities for children will be held throughout the day to ensure everyone, regardless of age, feels included and entertained.”

And, don’t forget to get your nature passport to discover some of the native plants that are at risk in the wild. Follow the passport to different displays, answer the questions and enter the draw to win some great prizes!

For more information and a full program of events visit mackayregionalbotanicgardens.com.au

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There will be something for everyone at the free, family-friendly event as the Botanic Gardens Open Day celebrates its 10-year anniversary

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