NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS MASTERPLAN · Attachment 1. Noosa Botanical Gardens Masterplan_683_SD_LR002_E - Final Plan

Activations within the Gardens

For the first time, the Community Engagement and Living Well Noosa                                       teams
partnered to deliver a series of free wellbeing activities in the Botanic Gardens.
As an incentive, community members who completed the Noosa Botanic Gardens
online survey on Your Say Noosa received a discount code redeemable for one
complimentary activity (normally valued between $10 and $25).




This collaboration helped raise awareness of the engagement program, supported
local wellbeing initiatives, and encouraged more people to experience the Gardens
in new and meaningful ways. Importantly, all participants who accessed a free
activity complete d the survey beforehand, ensuring their feedback contributed
directly to the engagement outcomes.

Table 1: Overview of Botanic Gardens Activation Activities (Phase 2 Engagement)

This provides a summary of participation and key observations from each
activation. Further details are provided in Appendix A.

 Date                    Activation                  Participation
 Sunday, 26 October      Art Therapy                 Participants reflected on the calming environment and said the activity
 2025                                                deepened their appreciation of the Gardens.
 Sunday, 26 October      Nature Therapy              Provided a peaceful setting for reflection; participants described the
 2025                                                Gardens as restorative and unique to Noosa.

 Friday, 31 October      Big Scrub Nature Play       Engaged young families and raised awareness of the Gardens as a safe,
 2025                                                nature -based space for play and learning.


 Sunday 2 November       Friends of the Botanic      This activity is a monthly event hosted and managed by The Friends
 2025                    Gardens Guided Walk.        group. Participants, expressed support for the Master Plan and Council’s
                                                     engagement approach.
 Monday 3 November       Yoga                        Reinforced the Gardens’ value as a peaceful wellbeing space; participants
 2025                                                said the setting enhanced their connection to nature.

 Monday 3 November       Chi -Gong (facilitated in   Provided an opportunity to engage older residents in quality one         -on-one
 2025                    collaboration with Noosa    discussions following the class, capturing feedback on accessibility and
                         Seniors)                    comfort.


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