Cook Shire Council will join in on a celebration of all things botany across Australia and New Zealand for Botanic Gardens Week 2025, which runs from 19-25 May. Photo: Supplied.
Cook Shire Council is once again set to join gardens across Australia and New Zealand to mark Botanic Gardens Week 2025 with a week-long program celebrating all things botany.
The program, which runs from 19-25 May, coincides with the 10th anniversary of Botanic Gardens Day, an initiative led by Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand to raise national awareness about the vital role botanic gardens play in conservation, education and community wellbeing.
The 2025 theme of Guardians of the Green: Protecting Our Future invites the community to reflect on its role in caring for the environment while enjoying a fun-filled week of activities, according to Mayor Robyn Holmes.
“We’re proud to be part of this national celebration and to showcase the beauty and biodiversity of our very own Cooktown Botanic Gardens,” she said.
“Botanic Gardens Week is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature, share knowledge, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.”
Throughout the week, the Cooktown gardens will come alive with engaging, family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, pot-a-plant, guided tours, Coffee with the Curator, and the popular Banks and Solander cruise.
The week-long celebration will culminate on 25 May with an open day form 10am-3pm, with the free event set to feature a community cricket match, live music, face painting, a scarecrow-making competition and painting workshops.
“The open day is the perfect way to wrap up a week of discovery and inspiration,” Mayor Holmes said.
“It’s a chance for the whole community to come together, enjoy everything the gardens have to offer, and celebrate the vital role they play in our environment and our lives.”
To view the schedule, visit the council website.
