Last weekend to view...
“Contemporary Canvas” - An Exhibition by Susan Riley Gee

Lagoons Gallery and Café
2 March – 4 April

“Having been in New Zealand during January I have all these colours implanted in my brain. This beautiful country has inspired me to use these colours on pieces from New Zealand and home. Colours, can give the viewer pleasure, imagination, happiness, feelings, even changes in temperature… Such is the pleasure I have in putting this on canvas”.

Susan Riley Gees exhibition features acrylic and water-colour paintings.

Acrylic painting featured is ‘Lakes Depths’.

The Lagoons Gallery and Cafe is open Wednesday to Friday - 10am to 3pm, Weekends 9am to 4pm.
Cost is free
Contact Maya Harrison at the Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

"Unleashed" - A Photographic exhibition by Cheryl Eagers.

Lagoons Gallery and Café
6 April – 1 May 2011

A visual exploration (by photographic investigation) on the thoughts of intimacy, desire and possession invoked by orchids, roses and lilies.

Passion and love are human emotions regularly associated with the giving and sharing of flowers, both the exotic and common varieties.  This sharing can cause pleasure and havoc.  What lies beneath the giving and acceptance of a flower is human emotions.  Utilizing the form, texture and lines of flowers, this collection visually represents how emotions can be unleashed with the simple giving and/or acceptance of a flower.  

Image featured is titled “Flutterings”.
 
The Lagoons Gallery and Cafe is open Wednesday to Friday - 10am to 3pm, Weekends 9am to 4pm.
Cost is free
Contact Maya Harrison at the Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

Did you know? Free Guided Walks are on again

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Every Friday at 9.30am

The scenic lagoons and glorious foliage make perfect backdrops during your informative stroll through the picturesque Botanic Gardens.  (Approx an hour in duration).
Join us 9.30 am Fridays (April – October) at the Administration Building or let us know you wish to come along by contacting the Gardens and booking a date with us.

Needing refreshments later? Try the tantalising menu at the Lagoons Café and view the ever changing art exhibitions in the Lagoons Gallery.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens > ph 4952 7300
Lagoons Café opening hours Wednesday - Friday 10am – 3pm > Saturday - Sunday 9am - 4pm phone 4952 4966

Garden Friends Planting Bee

Saturday 16th April

One of the many regular activities the Friends of the Gardens group participate in.

The Garden Friends will be planting in the Sarina / Proserpine Gardens at their next Planting Bee on Saturday April 16

This is a great opportunity to come along and learn more about the types of plants which grow in the Sarina and Proserpine areas of our Central Queensland Coastal Bioregion. Planting Bees also offers all budding green thumbs a chance to get their hands dirty and help the Gardens extend their plant collection.

All Planting Bees commence at 9am sharp; with a “planting induction” and participants are asked to remember to slip, slop, slap and wear closed in footwear.

For more information, contact the Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

Sunday in the Park

April 17th,  2.00 – 4.00pm
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Tropical Sun Lawn, adjacent to the main entrance, 9 Lagoon Street

Bring a chair or a blanket, B.Y.O. picnic or purchase some yummy treats from the Lagoons Cafe which is open until 4pm, then settle back, and enjoy the sounds of local musicians at this free concert.

The concert led by Dave Wilson who supplies the sound gear is different each month as a variety of musicians add their own flavour to the mix. The afternoon is run by the blackboard system, three songs per person initially.

For more information, contact Dave Wilson Ph.4942 4477 or contact Botanic Gardens 4952 7300. botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day at the Botanic Gardens…

April 30th, 8.00am – 10.00am
Tropical Sun Garden Lawn

You’re invited to join in this free global healing event, World Tai Chi and Qigong Day at the Tropical Sun Garden Lawn, Lagoons Street, West Mackay.

Register at 8.00am for an 8.30am start and finish at 10.00am.

Everyone is welcome.

No Tai Chi experience needed. Wear cool loose clothing, walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.

This free event will be conducted by Tai Chi registered instructor and members of Queensland Keep Fit Association Incorporated.
Phone Dawn for more information on 4954 8860.

Metamorphism Magic - Life cycles

Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 April
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Magic happens inside chrysalises and cocoons. It is called metamorphism. Caterpillars which crawl along on stumpy little legs transform into delicate winged creatures called Moths and Butterflies.

During the 2 hour Metamorphism Magic session, school aged children will…

• discover creatures at different stages of their life cycles during a Guided Walk through The Gardens finding, eggs, larvae, pupa or adult creatures
• take a close up view of live creatures through magnifying glasses, anna-lupes and microscopes
• create their own magical creature using seedpods, clay, soft wire and leaves
• play “Life cycle” games and discover who does… Complete or Incomplete Metamorphism magic.

There will be two sessions each day, 10am – 12 noon or 2pm – 4pm, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 April 2011

Bookings are essential as each session is limited to 10 children aged 5 and older. 

Cost is $5.00 payable before April 14.

Please contact the Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 to register your child today.