Brisbane Botanic Gardens City
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Sherwood Arboretum

connect • promote • protect

CONNECT

…with people and communities committed to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens

PROMOTE

…this valuable collection of flora (and fauna) to the general public

PROTECT

…by advocating for the Botanic Gardens directions and objectives

Coming up

  • A garden is forever changing

    A garden is forever changing

  • Nematodes: the good, the bad and the ugly

    Nematodes: the good, the bad and the ugly

  • Explore with friends

    Explore with friends

ABOUT US

The FRIENDS OF BRISBANE BOTANIC GARDENS AND SHERWOOD GARDENS Ltd represents the interests of the communities of Brisbane and its surrounds to promote the overall welfare of the City Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha and Sherwood Arboretum that is collectively called Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Sherwood Arboretum. Our principal purpose is the protection and enhancement of the natural environment of the garden’s zones. 
In addition we aim to promote public appreciation of Brisbane Botanic Gardens and Sherwood Arboretum as well as scientific, horticultural, artistic, literary and educational interests at local, State, Federal and international levels. The Friends are a Company Limited by Guarantee ABN 20 607 589 873

WHY JOIN FBBGSA?

  • To access value added activities in the Botanic Gardens
  • To learn  more about the valuable plant (&animal/ bird etc) collection
  • To understand the history of the people and plants that make the Botanic Gardens what they are today
  • To meet other people with similar interests
  • To volunteer and learn new skills that can benefit the Botanic Gardens
  • For exercise, enjoyment and to live longer!!

CONNECT • PROMOTE • PROTECT

Friend’s News

  • 2025 AGM reports

    2025 AGM reports

  • Annual General Meeting & Short talk on Birdwing Butterfly Vine

    Annual General Meeting & Short talk on Birdwing Butterfly Vine

  • UPDATED: FBBGSA at the EKKA 

    UPDATED: FBBGSA at the EKKA 

News from around the web

  • Happy International Owl Awareness Day 2025!

    Happy International Owl Awareness Day 2025!

  • Solutions to scrub turkeys

    Solutions to scrub turkeys

  • Schlumbergera – Zygocactus growing

    Schlumbergera – Zygocactus growing