Botanic Gardens Week

Botanic Gardens Week is an annual celebration to highlight the role of plants in our lives, and the important work botanic gardens undertake every day to conserve them for future generations. 

From 18-24 May 2026, Botanic Gardens Week returns for its 11^th year with the theme Where Your Health Grows, inviting locals to step into their nearest botanic garden and experience the proven health benefits firsthand. 

Did you know? Botanic gardens are places where your health grows – strengthening mental, physical, and social wellbeing, and connecting people with nature.

A growing body of research shows that spending time in nature measurably improves human health. 

Studies demonstrate that even a 20–30 minute walk in a green space can lower cortisol levels, reduce blood pressure, improve mood, and boost cognitive performance. 

From Japan’s “shinrin-yoku” (forest bathing) research to UK public health trials - evidence show that immersive plant-rich environments help decrease anxiety, restore attention, enhance creativity, and even improve recovery outcomes for people living with chronic illness. 

Australian research echoes this, confirming that access to green spaces is associated with reduced psychological distress and improved mental wellbeing.

Explore below to discover nature-based wellbeing events, and downloadable resources that you can use at any of our three botanic gardens to support your health and wellbeing.

We look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide Botanic Garden, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden or Wittunga Botanic Garden soon!