Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens

The Friends help the Gardens achieve its mission of inspiring, informing and connecting people to Australia’s unique flora.

Join us to help celebrate and conserve the world’s largest collection of Australian native plants.

What’s coming up?

October 2026
Oct
11
Sunday,
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Event Category:
Visitor Centre

We’re offering early morning guided walks to observe some of Canberra’s amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Oct
15
Thursday,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Event Category:
ANBG Theatrette

Tasha will give us an update on her research on the isolated peak Mt Imlay, home to several endemic and endangered flora.

Oct
15
Thursday,
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Event Category:
ANBG Theatrette

All members are cordially invited to attend the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the ANBG on Thursday 15 October at 3pm in the Gardens’ Theatrette.

Oct
17
Saturday,
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Event Category:
Visitor Centre

Join us for an early morning guided walk to observe some of Canberra’s amazing bird life in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Oct
19
Monday,
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Event Categories:
Umbagong Park, Lawson

The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be held jointly with Friends of Grasslands (FOG) and will be a visit to grasslands in Lawson.

Oct
22
Thursday,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Event Category:
ANBG Theatrette

Brad will describe how coordinated national action can turn urgent threat responses into practical, lasting conservation outcomes for threatened Myrtaceae species

Oct
24
Saturday,
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Event Category:
Visitor Centre

A special guided walk to explore the Gardens’ Bushland Precinct