Invitation to attend the Friends 38th AGM
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
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
17
Saturday,
8:30 am – 10:30 am
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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
18
Sunday,
8:40 am – 10:30 am
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Insects, birds, and blooms are in spring abundance, so it is a great time to join fellow PG members as we explore and photograph the Gardens.
Oct
19
Monday,
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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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
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Brad will describe how coordinated national action can turn urgent threat responses into practical, lasting conservation outcomes for threatened Myrtaceae species
Oct
23
Friday,
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Come and be part of the conversation on ‘Planning in the Nation’s Capital and Region and how might it be shaped by River Rights – is this a Fantasy or Reality?’
Oct
24
Saturday,
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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A special guided walk to explore the Gardens’ Bushland Precinct
Oct
29
Thursday,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Jay will summarise his work on the interesting strategies desert plants use to overcome the complex and extreme environment that is the Australian desert.
