Gardens 150 - The Celebrations So FarThe celebrations kicked off in March 2005 with two key events:
Mitsubishi Motors Gardens 150 Garden Party
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10 March 2005, Evening 
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Telstra
presented 'Bush' by Bangarra Dance Theatre
Saturday 12 March 2005
This magical evening featured:
- The first Adelaide performance of 'Bush', a lush and hypnotic celebration of dance, ritual and music inspired by the Dreamtime Creation stories of north-east Arnhem Land. Word renowned group Bangarra Dance Theatre have stunned audiences with sellout shows in New York and other major cultural capitals around the globe. This was a rare opportunity to see a performance of this magnitude for FREE in such a stunning setting.
- Inspirational music from the Zephyr Quartet. The Zephyr Quartet is a South Australian based string quartet dedicated to introducing new audiences to the quartet medium and to showing the versatility of this medium to existing audiences. The crowd appreciated Zephyr's passion for all styles of music and their interesting explorations in the use of a string quartet in modern art forms.
Swing in the Gardens
Sunday
13 March 2005
A big band swing afternoon featured Cabaret maestros 'Flat on your Bacharach' and Dennis Sheridan's 'Superbowl' ten-piece big band performing favourite classics.
Evette Sunset - Environmental Sculpture Residency
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April - 31 May 2005
Evette Sunset is a South Australian environmental sculptor who works with natural objects, plant resources and the landscape to express her unique style through innovative site specific and educational design.
Garden goers were treated to a variety of works made completely
from materials within the Gardens. Pieces including weavings, sculptures
and craft work, designed to explore issues such as water consumption
and sustainable horticultural practices. Evette's works were featured
right around the Gardens and judging by the feedback,
made a great impression on all who saw it.
'Sprout' - JamFactory Exhibition
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May - 31st May 2005, Bicentennial Conservatory
Artists from the world renowned JamFactory designed glass works and placed them amongst the Bicentennial Conservatory rainforest.
The "Sprout" exhibition, so named to celebrate the personal development of the artists and the growth of the rainforest itself, featured a wide variety of glass materials and diverse creative content. The exhibition, which coincided with the 2005 International Glass Arts Society Conference was enjoyed by many international and local visitors alike.
'Belonging' - An exhibition by Jeannie Baker
6 June - 8 July 2005, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Noel Lothian Hall.
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Jeannie's artworks have been the basis for many educational storybooks, films and exhibitions for children and adults of all ages. 'Belonging' features the series of 16 delightful and extremely delicate environmental collages featured in her internationally renowned latest book 'Belonging'.
Through a series of views from a window at two year intervals, you see a baby grow to adulthood as the city view [that could be in any city] changes from a stark and alienating environment to a loved and living Australian home and community. 'Belonging' explores the re-greening of the city, the role of community, the empowerment of people and the significance of children, family and neighbourhood in changing their urban environment.
National Conference of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation (ANPC)
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September - 1 October 2005
The National Wine Centre
This National Conference provided attendees with the opportunity to exchange ideas and participate in discussions on the challenges that currently face us all in plant conservation. The conference stimulated consideration of changing climates, environmental conditions, government and policy focus and confronting scientific information.
The conference was attended by approximately 100 delegates from across Australia and New Zealand, who explored the conference themes and issues via 2 days of formal presentations, followed by a day field excursion and 2 days of practitioner workshops relating to the conference themes. A specialised Translocation Workshop was held on the final day, to provide theory and techniques for enabling successful reintroduction and translocation of threatened species to original habitats.
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National Rose Trial Public Judging
22 October - 26 October 2005
National Rose Trial Gardens
Hundreds of new roses are introduced around the world every year, the vast majority of which are internationally bred. Roses that are chosen for introduction into Australia need to be tested and assessed for their suitability. The National Rose Trial Ground contains roses from both international and local growers.
Roses are tested for habit, health, flowering, pest and disease tolerance and perfume over a two year period by professional judges. The public judging enabled the public to inspect the roses and tell us what they wanted to see in the future.
In addition there were free Public Lectures and Guided Tours of the International Rose Garden.
North Terrace Family Day
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Saturday 12 November 2005
Hundreds of families joined in the fun following this year's Credit Union Christmas Pageant when the Adelaide Botanic Garden celebrated the start of the festive season.
The lawn at Nelumbo Pond came alive with music from Brighton Secondary School, jugglers, guided tours and 'Make a Christmas decoration' for children.
This free event was part of the North Terrace Family Day where all the nearby major tourist attractions had free activities and entertainment following the Pageant.
Herbarium Amoris… A Tribute to Carl Linnaeus
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10 November - 2 December 2005
National Wine Centre
This travelling photographic exhibition celebrates the work of world famous Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. Linnaeus was best known for the method he developed for identifying and recording flora and fauna.
The exhibition was officially opened by His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf and Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden and was enjoyed by large numbers of local and international visitors. It was created by Swedish photographer Edvard Koinberg who drew inspiration from Carl Linnaeus' writings about the reproduction of plants.
The exhibition was supported by the Swedish Institute, Embassy of Sweden
and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Music in the Gardens
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Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 March 2006
Museum of Economic Botany Lawns
This popular music weekend returned with an exciting line-up of artists and entertainment.
Saturday Family Fun, 1-4pm
Despite the heat children and adults alike turned out to enjoy an afternoon
of song and dance from popular kids’ entertainers Ticklish
Allsorts, percussion duo Rataque
and alternative kids’ band Chalk.
Sunday Jazz, 1-4pm
The slightly cooler weather on Sunday meant it was easier to get into
the groove listening to the exotic sounds of lounge jazz, cool classics,
rhumba to samba and swing to soul. Listening to performances by The The
Bill Parton Trio and Marmalade Fiesta was the perfect way to end a
weekend of Music in the Gardens.
Thanks to all those who so generously donated their gold coins, and more,
to the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.
Beyond the Pink Flamingo
19 February - 19 March 2006
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An exhibition of outdoor sculptures by four Adelaide artists in the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Based on an imaginary 'garden path' the artists went beyond the pink flamingo in search of art forms and new approaches to garden sculpture.
Featuring four different styles and a variety of materials, the exhibition began near the south-east corner of the Adelaide Botanic Garden (near the National Wine Centre) and followed a path ending at the Palm House.
With assistance from the Adelaide City Council Public Art scheme and part of the 2006 Adelaide Fringe, the exhibition was free and open daily during garden opening hours.
SA History Week, 20 - 28 May 2006
Many
buildings in the Adelaide Botanic Garden date back to the 1800s. People
joined the Friends of the Botanic Gardens for an insight into buildings
such as the Museum of Economic Botany, the Goodman Building, Palm House
and Simpson Kiosk as the Gardens celebrated 150 years.
Two tours were held on Tuesday 23 May and Thursday 25 May at 11.00am. A gold coin donation was requested to help the Friends continue their work for the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.
More information about SA History Week and SA Open Heritage was available from the History Trust of South Australia on 8203 9888 or from their website - http://www.history.sa.gov.au
War of the Roses - Three days of fragrance filled fun for rose lovers!
Saturday 21 October to Monday 23 October 2006
National Rose Trial Gardens - 10am to 4pm
Hundreds of new roses are introduced around the world every year, the vast majority of which are internationally bred. Roses that are chosen for introduction into Australia need to be tested and assessed for their suitability. The War of the Roses gave the public the chance to be the judge - voting for their favourite roses.
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three days featured:
- Debates with rose experts, breeders, producers and floral artists
- "Just How Tough Are Roses?" - Panel chaired by FIVEaa personality Michael Keelan
- Demonstrations of pruning, espalier, growing as standards and more
- A free rose identification service
- Guided tours for garden clubs
- Sales of potted roses as well as rose and garden products such as fertilizers
Contact for this event was George Thomson, Mb: 0417 840 758.
Botanic Gardens of Adelaide Garden Party - Wander through Wonderland
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Thursday 26 October 2006
Adelaide Botanic Garden - 7:30pm
Party goers got to Wander through Wonderland on a magical cocktail party, seeing the gardens as they had never been seen before.
After the success of last year's event in March, Adelaide Botanic Garden played host to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide's second annual Garden Party.
It was a fabulous night of food and drinks with entertainment from 7:30pm.
"…don't be late! Don't be late! Don't be late!" exclaimed the White Rabbit.
New
Wave Rock - A Duet in Glass by Stephen Skillitzi
10am-4pm daily, 03 August - 21 September.
Palm House, Adelaide Botanic Garden - Free Entry
As part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival reknowned glass artist Stephen Skillitzi exhibited in Adelaide Botanic Garden's historic Palm House. "Glass 'boulers' and 'waves' strewn amongst the rare Madagascan plants reflected and refracted fragmentary images echoing the fragility and transience of endangered flora." See SALA Festival website.
Parklife: A world of it's own
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23rd September 2007 - BOTANIC PARK
Sydney’s longest running premier music festival came to Adelaide time this year for the first time. Botanic Park came alive with the very best of local and international artists playing a wide variety of electro, hip hop, house, breaks, beats, turntablism and more.
For all event related information please visit the Parklife website. or click on the Parklife logo.
Global Illumination
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26th – 28th September 2007
To celebrate the launch of Breast Cancer Month the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Foundation will light pink Adelaide Botanic Garden for three nights. Come and enjoy your Garden at night and as you’ve never seen it before and help support research into breast cancer.
For more information on the event please visit Global
Illumination.
For more information about the sponsors of Global Illumination in Adelaide
Botanic Garden: Simply Energy
, Envestra , Electranet.
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| The stunning Kaieteur Falls in Guyana |
Guyana Expedition 2007
6th - 27th September 2007 Click here for details
Following the success of the 2005 plant collecting trip to the Amazon region, the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide conducted a second expedition to Guyana, South America as part of its 150th anniversary celebration.
This expedition followed in the footsteps of Richard Schomburgk, the Garden’s second director and focused on field based plant collecting while visiting the remarkable Kanuku Mountains, Kaiteur Falls and Schomburgk Peak. Visiting areas deep in the Amazon, participants encountered exotic plant and animal species, some of which are found only in this pristine area of Guyana.
The 2007 Guyana Expedition proved to be an intriguing and amazing experience. Lead by Botanic Gardens of Adelaide Director, Stephen Forbes, and supported by expert local botanists and guides with unparalleled knowledge of Guyana’s biodiversity.
Linnaeus 300
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1st - 30th September 2007
Museum of Economic Botany
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778), the father of modern botany celebrated his 300th birthday. Visitors learned how plants get their names and why it matters.
Botanically Gifted
1st - 30th September 2007
Museum of Economic Botany
An exhibition celebrating 30 years of the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide. On display were a selection of books, prints and original paintings from the many works donated to the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide. The works selected in the exhibition represented plants currently growing in the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Guided walks accompanied this exhibition.
Gardens 150 Celebration Weekend
6th
– 7th October 2007
The Gardens 150 Celebration Weekend wrapped up our 150th anniversary celebrations. People and families enjoyed a day in the gardens with guided walks and fun family activities. Bicentennial Conservatory was open free of charge all weekend. A reunion for past and present employees and board members of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium was also held in conjunction with the weekend, on Sunday 7th October.
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Petals in the Park & CanDo Concert
19th – 21st October 2007
This was a weekend of family and rose-related activities, with entertainment, exhibitions, stalls, kids’ activities and gourmet food & wine in the beautiful surroundings of the International Rose Garden in Adelaide Botanic Garden. The public voted for their favourite rose as part of the National Rose Trials. The CanDo Concert held on Friday, 19th & Saturday, 20th October featured Simon Gallaher and Amity Dry singing tunes from such musical greats as West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Lion King.
For more information about CanDo4Kids, Townsend House, visit the CanDo4Kids website
World’s
Greatest Pram Stroll
28th October 2007
New mothers joined the Stroll and helped recognise the many challenges that can arise after childbirth, including social isolation. They joined other new mums and babies in Botanic Park to get out, exercise and meet new people.
For more information visit The Worlds Greatest Pram Stroll website
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