TOUR THE GARDENS AT TWILIGHT

FRIENDS of Ballarat Botanical Gardens are inviting all members of the public to take a Twilight Tour with them this Friday evening, 25 January.

The tour aims to act as a prelude to Australia Day celebrations, as those involved will look more closely at the Australian identity and how it has emerged, as they walk around the gardens.

The Prime Ministers’ Walk – and contributions made by the PMs depicted – will be a specific focus.

Convenor of the FBBG Guides, Terry O’Brien said the group is keen to make a new use of the Prime Ministers’ busts which are inspiring and unique visual reminders of our changing times.

“We’re looking forward to creatively using the Prime Ministers Avenue as a space to reflect on our history,” he said.

“The Guides are looking forward to a tour that connects with Australia Day and provides an opportunity to be both reflective and informative.”

Everyone is welcome to meet at the Robert Clark Conservatory under the shade of the Turkey Oak, to start the tour at 5pm. It will run for an hour.

Another tour guided by the FBBG will run on Friday, 8 February at the same time, with a focus on the statues within the gardens.

Attendees will discover the significance of the unique artworks, the stories behind them and how they’re maintained.