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

50th Anniversary Podcasts

  • Episode Six: The Bonsai House

    Episode Six: The Bonsai House

  • Episode Five: Hugh Possingham

    Episode Five: Hugh Possingham

  • Episode Four: Kev Russell and Paul Harrop

    Episode Four: Kev Russell and Paul Harrop

More…

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

Become a Friend

Coming up

  • The Wattle Blooms Walks in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens – Mt Coot-tha

    The Wattle Blooms Walks in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens – Mt Coot-tha

  • 2hr Bonsai Watercolour Workshop with Leticia Collins

    2hr Bonsai Watercolour Workshop with Leticia Collins

  • Bird watching with Hugh Possingham

    Bird watching with Hugh Possingham

Events Calendar

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

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