Learn about plants that were once considered useful, now known as Wild and Weedy Plants growing in Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Join the State Herbarium’s resident weeds Botanist, Chris Brodie, on a leisurely stroll around Adelaide Botanic Garden for a tour of some weedy and wild, mischievous and unruly plant species.

Many of these plants were introduced to Australia by migrants from overseas as garden plants, a source of food, or as medicinal plants.

In this Nature Festival event, you will discover the mischievous ways and negative impacts of some of these now wild and weedy, or once loved plant species.

There will be lots of opportunities for discussion and questions as Chris shares his expertise and knowledge.

Note: This tour may contain information which could be confronting to younger audiences, parental guidance is recommended.

About our Weeds Botanist

Chris is the Weeds Botanist for the State Herbarium of South Australia and has been for over 15 years now. Chris is interested in the naturalised (also known as 'weed') flora of South Australia.

He works closely with stakeholders, including Landscape officers, biodiversity staff across government and NGOs, and other land managers, to identify, collect and document the naturalised flora (weeds) of South Australia.

Chris is the point of contact for anyone with a suspected new weed species that requires confirmation or identification.

Event information

Date: Friday 3 October 2025
Time: 9:30am -11:00am
Location: Please meet at the Wisteria Arbours, Adelaide Botanic Garden (C3 on the map)
*Please note the closest entrance is via the Friends' Gate or Conservatory Gate, accessed from Plane Tree Drive
Tickets: $15.00 per person

All funds collected from this event are used to support conservation, education and horticulture at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium.