Articles tagged: Colac Botanic Gardens
Explore hidden garden artwork
There’s magic around almost every corner of the Colac Botanic Gardens, with artworks big and small waiting to be discovered.
Vandals damage gardens pond, steal goldfish
Colac police are appealing for information after the Colac Botanic Gardens pond was vandalised and goldfish were stolen.
Walk, talk at Lake Colac foreshore
Colac and district garden lovers are invited to take a walk along Lake Colac’s foreshore, learning about the plans to improve the area.
Gardens mark 160th anniversary of site
Colac Botanic Gardens lovers have marked an important milestone.
Plan for bats moves on
Colac Otway Shire Council is going to “let nature take its course” and allow a colony of bats to remain roosting in heritage trees in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Council proposes to stop Colac bat nudging
Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing to cease its bat nudging program and leave the animals where they are in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Music to celebrate 160th gardens anniversary
Masterful music from the Colac City Band will fill the Colac Botanic Gardens this weekend as the community celebrates 160 years of the gardens.
Bat rescuer calls for support
A new Colac bat rescuer is encouraging others to lend a helping hand.
All invited to foreshore picnic
A Colac Otway community picnic is encouraging people to gather, enjoy good food and good conversation on the Lake Colac foreshore this weekend.
Keep clear during old pine removal
An ageing pine tree is being removed from the Colac Botanic Gardens this week.
Hidden garden art tells story
There’s a story behind each miniature artwork currently nestled in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Art treasure hunt in Botanic Gardens
The Colac Botanic Gardens have come to life this month, with the possibility of magic around every corner.
Plan to ‘nudge’ bats in gardens on hold
An update to the grey headed flying fox management plan remains on hold, after the item was again withdrawn from the Colac Otway Shire Council agenda on Wednesday.
Track removal disappointment
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams has expressed his disappointment in councillors supporting the removal of the running track on the foreshore under the adopted Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
More space for events at city’s ‘crown jewel’
A proposed car park has been scrapped so there can be more space for events at the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Council news in brief
The latest news from the Colac Otway Shire Council meeting.
Councillors to consider new ‘nudging’ permit
An estimated record 10,000 flying foxes called the Colac Botanic Gardens home in January, but Colac Otway Shire Council will consider continuing its ‘nudging’ program.
News in Brief
The latest news in brief including trees cut down in the Colac Botanic Gardens, unauthorised work at a Birregurra property
Community responds to plan
Controversy over the relocation of the CFA’s running track, better toilets, a push to keep the garden fence and concerns regarding the event space – that’s the community feedback on the Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
Council to hear feedback on botanic gardens
Fourteen community members will share their thoughts about the council’s Colac Botanic Gardens draft master plan this week.
Council keen to host events at revamped gardens
Colac Otway Shire Council has provided clarification around an events space included in the Colac Botanic Gardens draft masterplan.
William Guilfoyle garden tour dreams
Hopes for a Western District garden tour of locations inspired by landscaper William Guilfoyle have been reignited following updated plans for the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Jan delights in Colac Botanic Gardens plans
Colac Botanic Gardens advocate Jan Greig says she is delighted with the draft plans that will guide the city’s crown jewel into the future.
Have your say on the Colac Botanic Gardens
Colac Otway Shire councillors are encouraging the community to provide feedback on the Botanic Gardens draft master plan.
