22 May | Adelaide Botanic Garden
Soothe the soul and engage the senses during this feel-good session of mindfulness.
23 May | Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
Explore the gentle art of observation & contemplation to record nature.
24 May | Adelaide Botanic Garden
Craft soothing salves and oil infusions from flora gathered from the surrounding Garden.
From 18-24 May 2026, we will be celebrating Botanic Gardens Week. The theme this year is Where Your Health Grows
As well as these nature-based wellbeing events below, we have a suite of free resources to help you focus on your health when you spend time in nature.
Botanic Gardens Week information
About Emma
Emma Lewellyn designs and delivers Therapeutic Horticulture and Nature-based Wellbeing programs at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.
Emma is a horticulturalist, garden educator and designer, with a background in holistic health. Her practice is grounded in the ethics and principles of permaculture, honouring earth care, people care, and equity.
At the Botanic Gardens, Emma develops and delivered tailored programs for various community cohorts with an emphasis on social inclusion and co-creation. Her approach is strengths-based and client centered.
She also runs a suite of engaging public workshops and wellbeing sessions for staff and volunteers.
This workshop can be delivered as part of the Therapeutic Horticulture program and customised for a particular group, inquire by contacting bgshevents@sa.gov.au for more information.
