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Let’s join Jean Egan to see some Autumn flowering native terrestrial orchids and learn more about this fascinating group of plants. Jean has been involved in popular orchid walks for more than 10 years, and has done botanic art for many of the more than 60 orchid species that are native plants on Black Mountain. Jean is also a co-author of the Field Guide to Orchids of the ACT, and the recently published Field Guide to Orchids of the Southern Tablelands of NSW, including the ACT.
This event is organised by the Friends of Black Mountain.You may also enjoy other walks on Black Mountain arranged for the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.
Some books will be for sale.
Meet: At the Caswell Drive eastern car park on mountain side. Limited parking. Drive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left, and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully. Look for banners.
This walk is a ramble, with some steep sections and rough uneven ground
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
Bring: Friends, water, snacks, sturdy shoes, hat, sun cream.
Bookings essential: Places are limited, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Linda (0437 298 711) or Libby (6296 1936) so that you can be contacted if arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather).