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Video: Minister On MOU With Botanical Society
“By collaborating with the Bermuda Botanical Society, we are investing in the future of the Botanical Gardens,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said at a press conference today [Nov 19] where he announced that they “have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the funding and development of the Bermuda Botanical... Read more of this article
New StoryWalk Opening Set For Nov 23
The Department of Parks, the Bermuda Youth Library, and author Dr David Chapman invite families to the grand opening of the new Botanical Gardens StoryWalk on Saturday, 23 November. A Government spokesperson said, “The celebration will begin with a ceremony at 10:15 am, followed by a Story Time at 10:30 am on the Celebration Lawn. “The... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Unveils StoryWalk Initiative
Minister of Public Works David Burch was on hand to unveil the StoryWalk initiative at the Botanical Gardens yesterday [May 30]. Minister Burch said, “I am pleased to be here alongside the talented author Karen E. Franks, representatives of Deloitte, and Bobby DeGraff of Crafty Carpentry and Maintenance to officially unveil the StoryWalk initiative... Read more of this article
Tree Blocks Road In Botanical Gardens
The Department of Parks advised the public of a “temporary road obstruction within the Botanical Gardens,” noting that a ”large tree, located near Camden House, suddenly snapped, blocking the roadway within the Botanical Gardens.” A spokesperson said, “A Department of Parks crew is working expeditiously to clear the obstruction... Read more of this article
Children’s Gardening Club Sessions Available
Youngsters can learn sustainable food growing skills and connect with nature at the Children’s Gardening Club at the Education and Research Garden in Botanical Gardens. The bi-weekly gardening expeditions, run by the AgraLiving Institute, are for children aged 3 to 10. The sessions focus on giving youngsters a positive outdoor learning experience... Read more of this article
Photos: Farmers Market At Botanical Gardens
The Bermuda Farmers’ Market is being held today [Dec 18] at the Botanical Gardens, with a wide variety of goods available for purchase. The Farmers’ Market offers local farmers, fishermen, gardeners and artisans a venue to sell produce, plants and locally-made crafts directly to residents and visitors. It will be held each Saturday going forward... Read more of this article
Eco Lunch & Learn On Botanical Gardens
On Thursday [Nov 18], guest speaker Danny R. M. Simmons will outline his plans to revitalise the Botanical Gardens and “restore it to its former, glorious state.” A BEST spokesperson said, “Saved in 2006 from the new hospital development, today Bermuda’s Botanical Gardens has sadly fallen into a state of neglect. Although the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Botanical Gardens Closed On Monday Afternoon
The Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on Monday [Feb 22] from 3:00pm to 5:00pm so that pest control measures can be carried out. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to advise the public that the Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on Monday, 22 February, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. “The Department of... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Festival Of Lights At Gardens
The Botanical Gardens has been transformed into a festive wonderland, with Christmas lights and decorations spanning the Paget property. Friends of Hospice [FoH] and BELCO have invited the public to attend the inaugural Festival of Lights, which is taking place at the Botanical Gardens from December 2 through December 30 on Friday and Saturday nights. “Attendees... Read more of this article
Video: Botanical Gardens Playground Opens
A new playground area was officially opened today [Sept 1] at the Botanical Gardens, featuring equipment that was previously located at the America’s Cup Village, which was donated to the Parks Department by the ACEA. Those in attendance at today’s opening included Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, Honorary Consul for Austria... Read more of this article
TBOP Concerned About Parks Act Legislation
The Botanical Garden’s action group, Take Back Our Park have “expressed concern over Government’s recent announcement an amended Parks Act will be presented at next Parliamentary session.” Take Back Our Park spokesperson, Jennifer Flood stated, “While we are relieved to hear that after years of being limbo Southlands will finally be... Read more of this article
TBOP: Govt Did Not Comply With Parks Act
As part of a private civil case, the Chief Justice Ian Kawaley has ruled in the Supreme Court that Government did not comply with Section 4 of the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986 regarding the maintenance yard planned for the centre of the Botanical Gardens, the action group Take Back Our Park [TBOP] said. A TBOP spokesperson said: “Section 4... Read more of this article
