Articles tagged: Colac Botanic Gardens
Council will consider new plans for Colac Botanic Gardens
Draft plans for the future of Colac’s Botanical Gardens include a new playground, event space and children’s garden and the removal of the CFA running track.
Survey supports need for upgrade
More than 250 people have provided feedback about what they want the future of the Colac Botanic Gardens to look like.
Splash pad could be considered
A splash pad could be considered as a feature of the Colac Botanic Gardens Masterplan or through council’s budget process this year.
Live music to hit the gardens
Pack the picnic basket and head to the Botanic Gardens this Friday for a relaxing summer evening with live music and beautiful scenery.
No plans to manage flying foxes as numbers increase
Almost 10,000 grey-headed flying foxes are roosting in heritage trees in Colac’s Botanic Gardens but there are no plans to continue the “nudging” or dispersal program.
Groups respond to review
Colac’s fire brigade would like to retain its training track on the Lake Colac foreshore and Friends of the Colac Botanic Gardens want to retain and create heritage in the iconic Colac precinct.
Call for views on gardens precinct
In less than two weeks, almost 120 residents, visitors and local interest groups have shared their ideas on what they would like to see introduced, improved and retained in Colac’s heritage-listed botanic gardens.
Proper pruning perfected
Home gardeners had a chance to learn from an expert during a Colac rose pruning demonstration this week.
Flying fox ‘nudging’ program moves to next stage
Colac Otway Shire Council is trialling a re-opening of vehicle access to the gardens’ loop road from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Iconic gum tree gone
Colac Otway Shire Council has removed the remains of a century-old pink flowering gum that suffered storm damage at Colac Botanic Gardens.
Storm topples trees in busy day for SES
A 122-year-old pink flowering gum has fallen victims to wind storms sweeping Colac and district at the weekend.
Special day to appreciate botanic gardens’ role
This Sunday is Botanic Gardens Day, which encourages people to visit their local botanic gardens to appreciate the role of plants in our daily lives, and the important work of botanic gardens in conserving plants for future generations.
Fun morning supports cause
A Colac fundraiser had the community walking laps and eating chocolate all in support of the Good Friday Appeal.
Bat ‘nudging’ set to resume
Authorities will recommence a bat “nudging” program in late April to encourage between 5000 and 9000 flying foxes to move from heritage listed trees in Colac Botanic Gardens.
Fun family session at botanic gardens
Colac and district families can enjoy a fun-filled day at Colac Botanic Gardens on Thursday to celebrate Children’s Week.
Return of bats after dispersal program
Bats have returned to the Colac Botanic Gardens after work to disperse them in June.
Family fun session postponed a month
A Colac Children’s Week event is on hold for a month due to recent wet weather.
Botanic bounty
Colac green thumbs have snapped up a piece of Colac Botanic Gardens.
Fun family activities in Colac Botanic Gardens
Colac Botanic Gardens will host a free event for families to recognise the talents, skills, achievements, and rights of children during National Children’s Week.
Spring plants on sale for good cause
Colac and district gardeners can pick up quality plants from the best garden in the district.
Bat nudging draws protestors
A small group of passionate animal welfare activists has gathered to oppose a flying fox “nudging” program in Colac Botanic Gardens.
Wildlife advocate pushes to abandon bat ‘nudge’
Wildlife Victoria has called on Colac Otway Shire to halt its “nudging” program to move grey-headed flying foxes in Colac Botanic Gardens.
Bat dispersal works to begin tomorrow
Flying foxes living in Colac Botanic Gardens can expect interrupted sleep from this week, as Colac Otway Shire Council resumes a program to “nudge” the bats from heritage trees.
Plants uprooted for illicit trail
A makeshift BMX track that caused damage in the Colac Botanic Gardens is disappointing but highlights the need for a proper track in Colac, Friends of the Colac Botanic Gardens president Chris Bell says.
