Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Mushroom Ecology Workshop with Malcolm Haines
3.30pm to 5pm
Join Malcolm Haines from Ligaya Garden at the Barossa Bushgardens to learn about all things fungi. What is mycelium? What are the 'body' parts on a fruiting body? Why are fungi so important for our environment? You'll also learn how to identify some of the edible mushrooms that can be found in our pine forests.
Afternoon tea provided.
Friday, 26 September 2025
Flow with the Labyrinth
10:30am to 12:00pm - $10 donation to Friends of Barossa Bushgardens
Labyrinths have long been used as a tool for contemplation and as a powerful symbol for life’s journey, including the ebbs and flows of life. Flow can be found in many of Earths natural systems including the flow of water molecules through the water cycle and the flow of lava to create new landforms. Observing the flow of life around and within us helps us to create a deeper connection to the natural world.
This session is an invitation to reflect on our relationship to the flow of nature by connecting with the environment of the Bushgardens and journalling our thoughts and feelings, guided by prompts that help to focus our awareness. We’ll share what observations we have gathered in circle, and ask how we can incorporate more flow into our lives as a way to deepen our connection to nature. To finish the session we’ll walk the labyrinth together, allowing our bodies and minds to relax into the gentle flow of the path as it leads us into the stillness of the centre and then out again.
Bring a folding chair. Meet out the front of the Volunteer Centre (main building).
Bookings open on 19th August. :)
Saturday, 27 September 2025
Spring Plant Sale Day and Eremophila Cutting Propagation Workshop
9am to 1pm
Join the Australian Plant Society Gawler and Barossa District and learn different propagation methods for Eremophila.
Visit our Spring Plant Sale anytime between 9am and 1pm and ask any questions. Lots of native plants available at low prices.
Bookings open 19th August.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Nature Play Festival
10am to 2pm
Connect to nature through free play, muddy play, nature-based craft activities and exploration. Engage your senses and join any of the activities offered on the day, including:
- Nylon Zoo - limited spots
- Bugs 'n Slugs
- Climbing Logs
- Bird Watching
- Nature Trail Exploration
- Nature Mandalas
- Magic Nature Fairy Potions and Stories
- Quiet Corner/Story Nook
- and more...
Suitable for children from 0 to 10 years of age as well as big children!
Parents are responsible for their children and are required to supervise them at all times. Please dress appropriately, protect yourself and your child from the sun and drink plenty of water. A water fountain is available near the Old Gum Tree (follow signage) or in the Volunteer Centre. First Aid is available on site.
Bookings open on 19th August :)