Fernglen Native Plant Gardens OPEN DAY
About this Event
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens has an extensive native plant collection and forest canopy walks. Come and see rare & unique plants from all over NZ. Register beforehand to take a guided botanical tour around the gardens with two options, starting at 10:30am or 1pm. The guided tour can take from 1 to 2 hours, depending on any special interests of the group. Alternatively, you can opt for a self-guided tour, where there are labelled native plants along the way.
Discover the special history of this property, purchased by the Fisher family in 1888.
Additionally, there will be some ‘hard-to-find’ native plants will be available for sale, horticulture advice on ‘which’ native plants to plant ‘when’ and ‘where’, nature activities & trail for children of all ages and a live demonstration of nature journaling by botanical artist Lesley Alexander. Join us for a cup of Kawakawa tea to enjoy as well.
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens are open daily during daylight hours throughout EcoFest and the rest of the year. Feel free to choose the self-guided option any time during daylight hours, not only during Ecofest.
Immerse yourself in Fernglen’s natural beauty. Donations are welcome.
Please note that the garden is not wheelchair/pram friendly.
Cost: Free
Registration/Ticket Info:
To register for a botanical tour please email or phone, and let us know which tour you'd like to join, 10:30am or 1pm. For self-guided tours, there is no need to register.
