Saturday 3rd May – 10.30 to 1.30

Join us for the grand finale of Council’s popular Climate Ready Gardens series!  Bookings Essential – Book Tickets Here

This FREE event is all about sustainable gardening, climate resilience, and community connection.

 Hear from expert speakers sharing practical tips on climate-ready gardening

 Join hands-on workshops and guided Arboretum tours

 Browse and buy sustainable plant species from the on-site nursery

Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just getting started, this is your chance to gain knowledge, get inspired, and meet other gardening enthusiasts.

Held at the Arboretum on Saturday, May 3, from 10.30 AM to 1.30 PM, this free event is an opportunity to learn from expert speakers Kate Wall (Author), Lou Costa (Garden Designer), and Cathy Olive (Euroa Arboretum Manager). They will share practical advice on selecting the best plants for a changing climate, when and where to plant, and how to create a resilient garden.

Attendees can meet the experts, participate in hands on workshops, take a guided tour of the Arboretum, explore the native seed project and purchase plant species suited to sustainable gardening from the on-site nursery. Whether you’ve attended previous Climate Ready Garden sessions or are just beginning your climate-ready gardening journey, this event offers inspiration, knowledge, and the chance to connect with like-minded garden enthusiasts.

Everyone is welcome—don’t miss this special finale to the Climate Ready Gardens series!

What’s on

Nursery open – Chat to our wonderful nursery staff and purchase native plants.

Self-guided tour of the Arboretum – There are many options for a wide variety of visitors. You can take a long stroll around the whole site, or go on a shorter walk around the wetland areas, or just sit and contemplate! (map on reverse page)

Composting Table – Strathbogie Shire Council’s Climate Change Education Officer is here all day to answer questions about worm farming, home composting, how our green bin contents are turned into recycled compost and other questions you might have about waste and recycling.

Coffee van – Strictly BYO mugs. Enjoy a coffee, tea or cool drink and a light snack in the shade. Chat to other like-minded gardeners or have a quiet moment under the tress.