Projects supported

Friends of The Gardens supports special projects that enhance the three Gardens, the Herbarium and the Domain.

Donations to the Friends play an important part in our fundraising.

Friends also raises funds for the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust through its Friends’ special events. It offers informative and enjoyable Friends’ activities, including talks, walks and workshops. These activities are supported by our Friends' volunteers.

Some of the projects financed by the Friends since its beginning in 1982 include

• research into the prehistoric Wollemi Pine
• creating the Rare and Endangered Species Garden at Mount Annan Botanic Garden
• renovation of Lion Gate Lodge, a popular venue for functions in the Royal Botanic Gardens
• interpretive signage to increase your understanding of plants and birds at the three Gardens
• design of the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust website
• a pedestrian bridge connecting Mount Tomah Botanic Garden with the Mount Tomah Conservation Area
• scholarships, which enable horticultural staff to learn about best practices in botanic gardens elsewhere in Australia and overseas
• upgrading the playground at Mount Annan Botanic Garden
• creation of the Rare and Threatened Plants Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens
• construction of a boardwalk and viewing platform for visitors at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
• the Royal Botanic Gardens Herb Garden with its medicinal and culinary herbs
• the Margaret Flockton Award for scientific botanical illustration

The Friends' aim is always to support the development of Australia’s leading botanical and horticultural organisation.

Playground at Mount Annan

Boardwalk to viewing platform at Mount Tomah

 
Heritage books, map and print, conserved by the Library with funding from the Friends

Waterbird sign at Mount Annan

Herb Garden in Royal Botanic Gardens