Helping the Gardens Grow

Parliament House flagpole with blossom

The Public Programs Officer at Department of Parliamentary Services has issued a warm invitation to Friends of the Australia National Botanic Gardens to their upcoming Spring Courtyard Tours at Parliament House.

This is a fun opportunity to tour the beautiful Parliament House courtyards in their blooming Spring glory, while discovering more about the private areas of Parliament House.

The tours take an hour and will be run on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September 2024, from 10.00-11.00am, 11.00-12.00pm, and 12.00-1.00pm.

Full details can be found on the website: Spring Courtyards of Parliament House – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)

The Friends love and support our beautiful Gardens – the world’s largest collection of Australian native plants.

Through our programs of talks, visits and social activities, our members and visitors meet, learn, grow and enjoy the riches of this very special place. Our special-interest groups are inspired by its unique artistic and scientific opportunities.

Since 1990 we have donated around $2 million for projects in the Gardens, and members actively contribute to its horticultural, educational and research programs as volunteers.

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LATEST NEWS

View the latest issue of e-ucalypt, the email newsletter of the Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens (AAFBG).
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
This edition of Library Connect (PDF, 747 KB) has the usual listing of new books, a few articles for your interest and an invitation to browse some books which are ‘free to good home’. The books are good-quality discards not required in the library collection and are available now. The library is staffed Mon–Fri 9.30–4.30 and Alex can also be contacted by email or phone (02 6250 9480) if you need assistance.
Monday, 12 August 2024
At this time of the year, many members consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Friends. It's easy and convenient to donate online. You can choose the method that suits you best: Online card payment - use a secure online payment facility to pay by Visa or Mastercard. Direct deposit  - fill out an easy donation form and get the details you need to complete your payment and receive your receipt. Donate now...
Friday, 14 June 2024
The host of the 2024 AAFBG Conference is the Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens. This special issue of the AAFBG e-eucalypt news includes the host's Invitation to conference participants, and the final call for Registrations and Expressions of Interest in presentations (workshops, rapid-fire spots, etc.), and to request poster display space.
Tuesday, 4 June 2024

COMING UP

Plant Science Talk
Monday, 9 September 2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Dr Tobias Hayashi ‘The sexual chemistry of greenhood orchids’
Thursday, 19 September 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Parliament House Spring Courtyard Tours
Friday, 20 September 2024 - 10:00am to Saturday, 21 September 2024 - 12:00pm
Professor Nerilie Abram ‘Emerging tipping points in Antarctica’
Thursday, 26 September 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Orchid Walks on Black Mountain
Sunday, 6 October 2024 - 9:30am to 12:00pm, Sunday, 6 October 2024 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
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