Recent Events

CANCELLED - further information to follow

Linda, from CSIRO, will discuss a proposal to co-develop processes and practices with Indigenous communities to connect Indigenous and scientific plant names to improve the conservation and management of our Australian flora.  The current approach to naming plants does not recognize Indigenous plant names and concepts, and fails to acknowledge the deep understanding of our biodiversity held by Indigenous Australians.

Record breaking temperatures, months of thick smoke and finally a devastating hailstorm.  Join two Growing Friends on this autumn walk to see the plants that have survived this horror summer and which will flourish in  your Canberra garden. You will be well-informed when you join the queues at the plant sales at the ANBG in March - the Growing Friends plant sale on 28th March and the ANPS plant sale on 21st March. 

FREE - but booking is essential https://register.eventarc.net/e/43829

In July 2019 Rosemary, a plant ecologist, spent two weeks botanising on a camel-supported walk in Munga-Thirri National Park in the eastern Simpson Desert.  She will talk about the landforms and associated plants and animals seen during the dry conditions, cultural artefacts in the area traversed, and what happens when you “just add water”.

The program for Saturday 7^th March and Sunday 8^th March features Top 40 hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s and today.

Tonight’s entertainment will be provided by Purc Randall & Soultry Se-Lah with Canberra Swing Katz.

Entry charges apply: $5 adults, $3 child and concession, 3 years and under free. Pay on arrival, or for online bookings see the ANBG website (a booking fee applies).