Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Summer Talk
Series 2026
“A History of the of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens:
from shingle pit to a beautiful city space”
Margaret Metherell
Margaret Metherell, President of the Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, will take us on a fascinating journey through the first 100 years for the Gardens’ history. Discover the hard work, challenges, and disappointments faced by those who shaped the Gardens, alongside the generosity of benefactors whose vision and support laid the foundation for the beautiful Christchurch Botanic Gardens we enjoy today.
4.00 pm, Sunday 15 November 2026, in the Kiosk