we are developing the botanic gardens at girgarre

The Gardens is a living museum of plants from around the world including many rareand threatened species. The Gardens is a member partner in the Australian SeedbankPartnership and the Millennium Seedbank Partnership acting as a repository of seedsfrom around the world. Scientific research is undertaken at the Gardens on many rare and threatened Tasmanian plants and seeds. Vegetable patches are provided to a number of groupseg. Veterans and Families as a means of gardening therapy. Fruit and Vegetables fromthe Food Garden is given to Loaves and Fishes Tasmania (previously Second BiteTasmania) to provide fresh, healthy produce to people in need. A prisoner rehabilitationprogram is run at the Gardens by the Tasmanian Prison Service. The Gardens facilitiesand staff are also provided to other charity organisations for use as a venue for theirfundraising and other events including; Hobart Hospital Foundation's Easter Egg Hunt and Playgroup Tasmania's Teddy Bear's Picnic. Public functionsare also held at the Gardens such as the Christmas Carols in the Gardens.

To provide development and maintenance work in Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, guided walks programs, promotional displays, information desk, educational displays, quarterly newsletters, plant identification signage, contact with and assistance to reciprocal organisations and the general public.

The Olive Pink Botanic Garden was open to the public 363 days last year for the purposes of education, conservation and recreation The Garden displays a collection of over 600 Central Australian plant species including culturally important bushfood and medicine plants, as well as rare species The Garden hosted and was a educational activity provider for the EcoFair Schools Day the Garden hosts events and community organisations such as Children's Ground, Australian Plant Society, Field Naturalists Society, and Landcare the Garden hosts arts and cultural events

HRBG was opened in 1985 on a 133.3 hectare bushland site in Heatherbrae and through the support of its volunteers (now numbering around 200) has grown to maintain a living collection of over 3,000 plants (including rare and endangered plants) and a herbarium collection of over 11,000 specimens. Theme gardens cover 30 hectares of the site and include ornamental, ecological, taxonomic and evolutionary, geographic and conservation collections. The remainder of the site is maintained as a conservation zone for local flora. Our VisionTo maintain and develop a Botanic Garden in the Hunter Region for the appreciation, study and enjoyment of horticulture, botany and related fields by the growing of Australian native and other plants. Our MissionTo grow, study, conserve and promote plants, particularly the plants of the Hunter Region. Visitor Attendance The Botanic Gardens attracts between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors each year. Prior to Covid, many of our visitors were from outside of the Hunter area and included overseas travellers. Recent Awards• Named in top 10 of Australia’s Regional Botanic Gardens by Australian Geographic• Port Stephens Australia Day Award Winners 2019• Port Stephens Examiner Business Award for Best Tourist Attraction 2018The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is distinct and unique, in that it operates as an independent nonprofit organisation, relying on the support of local entities such as councils businesses and community groups. The Gardens offer visitors a peaceful and beautiful garden and bushland setting, a cafe, gift shop, gallery, nursery sales, guided tours and facilities for weddings, conferences and functions.

We maintained the Arboretum throughout the year, removing weeds and planting new plants. We maintained walking paths to enable public access and removed dangerous branches in locations accessible to the public. We planted native plant species than support native fauna as food and habitat and conducted educational and interpretive activities.

By rehabilitating orphaned, sick or injured domestic animals that have ben lost, mistreated, or are without owners, as well as rescue of wildlife for release. Restoring, preserving and maintaining the flora, fauna and land of the region. Increasing community education, awareness and participation in the activities above.

The process of engaging the residents of the Wheatbelt to become involved or improve their natural members of the Wheatbelt community actively engaged in improving the environment of the Wheatbelt through our regionallyfocused, multidisciplinary, high quality strategies and programs.

We provided support to the Aboriginal Community with financial support, work shops and regular craft groups. Bush Tucker Gardening ongoing thought out the year. Also Noongar Language Sessions

By supporting research into and facilitating education about collection, preservation, protection, promotion, nuture and cultivation of orchids of all kinds and in particular orchids native to Australia and its Territories and more particularly rare orchids in danger of extinction

The Coffs Harbour and District Local Aboriginal Land Council is committed to ensuring a better future for Aboriginal people by working for the return of culturally significant and economically viable land, pursuing cultural, social and economic independence for its people and being politically proactive and voicing the position of Aboriginal people on issues that affect them.