Come along to an informative and fun-filled community day celebrating the new Butterfly Garden.
Enjoy guided walks through the Butterfly Garden, creative kid's activities, expert talks, and a chance to purchase butterfly-attracting plants from local native nurseries. Suitable for all ages.
All workshops begin with a guided walk through the Butterfly Garden with a Friends guide.
Plant stalls by Mooloolah River Landcare and Forest Heart Nursery will be open from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
| Time | Age Group | Activity | Registration |
| 8:30am-10:00am | 5-7 years | Children's Workshop #1: Design and decorate butterfly puppets with the Catbird Theatre Group. | $10 per child, limited spots. Book now |
| 8:30am-10:00am | Adults | Adult Workshop #1: Native plants for coastal gardens. Talk by Karen Shaw, Forest Heart Nursery. | $10 per person, limited spots. Book now |
| 10:30am-12:30pm | 8-12 years | Children's Workshop #2: Create natural costumes and develop a short theatrical performance about the butterfly life cycle with the Catbird Theatre Group. | $10 per child, limited spots. Book now |
| 11:00am-12:30pm | Adults | Adult Workshop #2: Native plants for hinterland gardens. Talk by Cam Burton, Barung Nursery. | $10 per person, limited spots. Book now |
| 12:30pm | All ages | Presentation of the children's theatrical performance, Life Cycle of the Butterfly. | No bookings necessary. |
Celebrate butterflies, explore the colourful new precinct, discover local native plants, and be inspired to create habitat for pollinators in your own backyard.
The Butterfly Garden is located in the lower part of the garden. Once parked, go across the lagoon and turn right. Follow the path through the open lawn and past the Kurrajong Shelter.
This event is organised by Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. For further details and inquiries, contact via www.friendsofmaroochybotanicgardens.org.au