50th Anniversary Memorial Event and Olive Pink Botanic Garden Fundraiser
📍 Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Alice Springs
📅 Saturday, May 3rd & Sunday, May 4th
Join us for a fantastic weekend celebrating the life, legacy, and vision of Olive Pink – passionate advocate for Aboriginal rights, botanical trailblazer, and talented artist. This special event marks 50 years since her passing, and we invite you to come together with our incredible community for two days of connection, creativity, and learning.
Workshops & Activities
All activities will be managed by volunteers from our wonderful Alice Springs community, who generously donate their time to OPBG. Entry is by donation—every contribution will support our community training and facilities yard.
Come along, learn new skills, and be part of something special!
Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 AM – Garden Yoga with Fiona Morrison
Enjoy a peaceful morning stretch beneath the Bean Tree planted by Olive Pink herself. Fiona, a yoga therapist with decades of care and healing experience, will guide you through an outdoor rejuvenating session.
9:00 AM – Making a Bee Hotel with Jessie Longmuir (Land for Wildlife)
Using everyday items, create a native bee habitat for your garden. Learn from Jess, who is passionate about the importance of bee and insect conservation.
1:00 AM – Mosaicking Workshop with Sandra Braithwaite
Get hands-on with mosaics! Help create garden seating with beautiful tile work, guided by Sandy’s creative flair and passion.
3:00 PM – Book Launch
“Wildflowers and Plants of Central Australia” by Anne Urban, fully revised by Jenny Purdie, Barb Gilfedder and Peter Jobson.
Guest speaker: Alice Springs legend Geoff Miers. Refreshments provided
Sunday, May 4th
6:15 AM – Sunrise Tour with Scott Pullybank
Walk up Tharrarltneme (Annie Myers Hill) at dawn for breathtaking views of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges. Join Scott, a valued member of our volunteer management board, for stories of the land’s ecology and cultural heritage.
9:00 AM – Laughter Yoga with Doug and Jordan
Join Doug and Jordan, the creative forces behind Buffel Beats and an integral member of the OPBG team, for a session of joy and laughter.
11:00 AM – Kids’ Painting Workshop with No Fixed Gallery
Led by Amunda, Myra, and Grace, local Arrernte sisters and artists, the kids will create their own bookmarks while learning from incredible mentors.
2:00 PM – Conversations about Olive Pink
Discover the woman behind the Garden. Explore her activism and celebrate her legacy. Hear personal stories from long-term residents of Alice Springs who were there during her time.
Afternoon tea and live music to follow.
Register your interest
Register your interest here:
www.givenow.com.au/event/153
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All funds raised go to the Olive Pink Botanic Garden.
Enjoy the lovely autumn weather while relaxing at the
Bean Tree Café, where Cindy and her fantastic team will treat you to delicious coffee and food!
