Queensland 2024
The following events & activities are in order of date and then name.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: MIKE GILMOUR
M: 0416 185 153 |
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Wattle Bloom Walks in Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Brisbane
Mike Gilmour will be leading Wattle Bloom Walks through the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.
Date: Thursday 18 July 2024
“Each walk will include a talk about varieties, the history of the wattle in Australia and Queensland, the importance of wattle as an Australian symbol plus some unusual facts and common myths.”
Walks will run for approximately 1.5 hours.
Sun. 21 July 2024
Requirements: This walk includes moderate physical activity, including walking slightly longer distances, up gentle slopes and stairs or walking on some uneven surfaces. Some standing periods for explanations but no sitting. Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen.
Sun. 28 July 2024
Meeting point: Meet at the Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.
Bookings required – click on relevant day.
1. Sun. 14 Jul 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
2. Thu. 18 Jul 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
3. Sun. 28 Jul 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
4. Thu. 1 August 2024 – Sold Out
10:00am to 11:30am
Further walks to be announced due to popular demand
Carseldine Probus Club – Talk by Mike Gilmour
Date: Tuesday 6 August 2024
Myall Park Botanic Park, Glenmorgan
Date: Sunday 25 August 2024, Myall Park Botanic Garden Spring Day
For more info: Spring Day – Myall Park Botanic Garden
Mike Gilmour will also be speaking at the Myall Park Botanic Gardens, Glenmorgan on Sunday. 25 August.
Cleveland
Old School House Gallery – National Wattle Day Morning Tea
124-126 Shore Street North
Cleveland , QLD 4163
Date: 31 August 2024, 10:30 am – noon
Old SchoolHouse Gallery is celebrating National Wattle Day with morning tea on the verandah of the Gallery from 10.30am. Saturday 31 August Golden Wattle is our national floral emblem. It is a symbol that grows directly from our land. National Wattle Day includes all Australians. Like our people wattle has great diversity (over 1070 species) and resilience. Wattle is among the first plants to regenerate after fires symbolising the strength and courage of all our people. Join us to welcome…
Old Schoolhouse Gallery, 124-126 Shore Street North, Cleveland Point, QLD 4163
Events from August 31 – February 3 – Old SchoolHouse Gallery
Brisbane City Council is lighting up across the Brisbane River
Date: Sunday 1 September 2024 – Walk along the river to enjoy the lights
Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival
Date: Sunday 1 September 2024
A FREE FAMILY ANNUAL EVENT
VENUE – Mount Morgan Historical Railway Museum Complex
1 Railway Parade, Mount Morgan from 9.30am to 2.30pm
Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival, Sunday 1 September 2024,, Mount Morgan, Queensland. Program.
For more information: https://www.mountmorgan.org.au/Events-directory/Mount-Morgan-Wattle-Day-Festival-2024
- Live entertainment from local artists.
- Market Stalls, Emergency Service demonstrations, workshops and activities including:
- Curly Lou Balloon Twisting, Meraki Circus, No 7 Gallery and Rocky Instincts activities
- BBQ Lunch available
- Devonshire Teas
- Free amusement rides
- Sponsored by Rockhampton Regional Council, Heritage Minerals and Stephen Andrew, Member for Mirani.
Brisbane Redland
Redland City Victoria Point Library
Date Mon. 2 September 10 – 11 am
‘Wattles, symbols and myths’ presented by Mike Gilmour
Join a special Wattle Day talk with Mike Gilmour, Vice President of the Wattle Day Association.
Entitled ‘Wattles, symbols and myths,’ Mike’s talk provides interesting information about wattle varieties, the history of wattle in Australia and Queensland, and the importance of wattle as an Australian symbol and some unusual facts and common myths.
Mike will also talk briefly about Australia’s formal and informal symbols that create the Australian identity and culture. Don’t miss this chance to discover new facts from the self-appointed ‘Wattle Wag of Queensland,’ who wrote the following poem…
Watt’le I do on a Winter’s Day – Redland City
What to do on a Redland Winter’s Day in the sun.
Try a walk amongst wattle blossoms that stun.
Sparking in the sunlight with their green and gold,
for all at IndigiScapes botanic gardens to behold.
Sweet Wattles, Eprapahs, Golden and Black Wattles in bloom,
and more with buds ready to burst from the Winter gloom.
© Mike Gilmour
Redland City Council Brisbane – Indigiscapes Centre
Date: Sunday 7 September 2024 – 8am to noon
Redlands IndigiScapes
17 Runnymede Road
Capalaba, Qld, 4157
The IndigiScapes Centre is Redland City Council’s environment education centre. Situated on 14.5 hectares of serene natural bushland, IndigiScapes offers native botanical gardens, a native nursery, bush trails, a nature playground and café specialising in local cuisine with a bush tucker twist.
