Friday, 17 April 2026
Habitat Gardening with Hannah Jones from Habitat Connection Co.
2:30pm - 4pm
Ideal for gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to bring more biodiversity into their backyard using native plants.
Topics include:
●How to design vibrant, eco-friendly gardens using native species
●The role of native plants in supporting local wildlife and pollinators
●Practical benefits, like improved soil health and reduced water use
●Key elements of habitat gardening (e.g. structure, plant diversity, shelter, water)
●Tips to confidently create and care for a thriving, wildlife-friendly garden
Grab a free plant to get your habitat garden started.
Afternoon tea provided.
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Nature Journaling with Hannah Jones from Habitat Connection Co.
10am - 11.30am
$10 donation to Friends of Barossa Bushgardens
Perfect for anyone wanting to slow down and connect more deeply with the natural world, this session introduces the practice of nature journaling with a focus on native plants.
Topics include:
●How to observe and record the unique features of native plants
●Using simple drawing techniques and prompts to support curiosity and creativity
●Strengthening your connection to local plants, places, and ecological relationships
●Participants will leave with their own journal and the tools to continue exploring and learning from nature through art and observation
Suitable for ages 10+.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Reconciliation Mosaic Workshop
5pm - 8pm
Join Ngadjuri artist, Mel Agius and local mosaic artist, Kristin Wohlers, and create a mosaic that connects nature and culture.
Have a yarn with Mel and decide on your design before being supported by Kristin to bring your creation from your head to your hands. No prior experience needed!
Your artwork will be displayed along around 60 others during our Reconciliation Exhibition on Saturday, 30 May from 10am to 1pm.
Please note that your artwork will be part of a permanent exhibition and can’t be taken home but you will learn all necessary skills to make your own. Light snacks and cuppas provided.
Registrations open Friday, 17th April - 12pm.
This event is a collaboration between The Barossa Council, Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Green Adelaide, Reconciliation Barossa, Friends of Barossa Bushgardens and the Barossa Regional Arts Gallery.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Spoon Carving Workshop with Willy from Creative Soul Timber
11am to 4pm - $160
Find calm through the art of spoon carving.
This spoon carving workshop is guided by Willy from Creative Soul Timber, a master craftsman with decades of experience working with native Australian timbers. You’ll learn traditional carving techniques while shaping your own spoon from raw timber, settling into the natural rhythm of the process as you go.
Held outdoors at the Barossa Bush Gardens alongside the main building, the workshop runs in a small group setting with a relaxed and comfortable feel. It’s a chance to try something new, work with your hands, and enjoy creating something real from start to finish.
No experience is needed, and all tools and materials are provided. You’ll leave with a handcrafted piece to take home and the confidence to keep carving.
Light refreshments and afternoon tea are included.
What to bring: Your own chair and enclosed shoes.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Reconciliation Exhibition
10am to 1pm
A special Reconciliation Week event, celebrating Aboriginal culture and the environment through art.
Join around 60 artists and their families for a fun mosaic exhibition in the Barossa Bushgardens. Enjoy a free community BBQ, sit around the fire pit and have a yarn to artists Mel Agius and Kristin Wohlers.
Learn about the artworks created by children from Nuriootpa Kindergarten, Nuriootpa Primary School and members of the community and how they understand the connection to nature and culture.
Please RSVP so we can make sure we've got enough snags! :)
This event is a collaboration between The Barossa Council, Northern and Yorke Landscape Board, Green Adelaide, Reconciliation Barossa, Friends of Barossa Bushgardens and the Barossa Regional Arts Gallery.