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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nMeet at the bus stop at 8.40 am. We then disperse\, either individually or in groups\, to capture in images the beauty (and sometimes the beasties) that make the Gardens such a special place. We get back together for a chat and a snack at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nA member of the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee is always present to help with introductions and be a source of expertise and advice. \nAny level of photographic knowledge and equipment is most welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-3/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T120000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly walks
DESCRIPTION:In summer we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Join us to hunt for Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and others. We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Dr Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies and the plants they like in the ANBG. \nCopies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein are for sale in the Botanical Bookshop. \nSunday 18 January 2026 (choose from two sessions: 10.30 am or 1.30 pm) \nBring binoculars for a closer look at the butterflies\, and camera\,  if you wish.\nMeet at the Visitor Centre \n(Walks are for Friends members and family)\nCost: $10 (All proceeds go towards projects in the Gardens.) \nBookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/DGXFX.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-walks-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
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SUMMARY:Butterfly walks
DESCRIPTION:In summer we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Join us to hunt for Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and others. We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Dr Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies and the plants they like in the ANBG. \nCopies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein are for sale in the Botanical Bookshop. \nSunday 18 January 2026 (choose from two sessions: 10.30 am or 1.30 pm) \nBring binoculars for a closer look at the butterflies\, and camera\,  if you wish.\nMeet at the Visitor Centre \n(Walks are for Friends members and family)\nCost: $10 (All proceeds go towards projects in the Gardens.) \nBookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/DGXFX.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-walks-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nAs usual\, be at the bus stop at 8.40 am to take advantage of the cooler hours. Participants can choose to move around the Gardens as a group or head off with their camera individually. We reconvene for a snack and beverage at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one person from the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to get things started\, orchestrate introductions and provide help if needed. All levels of photographic knowledge and equipment are welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-5/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
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SUMMARY:Women Botanists\, Balancing the Scale Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th\, this walk celebrates women in botany – the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. Walking through the Gardens we will look at species that reference woman’s contribution to our knowledge and understanding of plants. \nThese free one-hour guided walks commence at 11am and 2pm each day for the week Sunday 8 March to Saturday 14 March. \nMeet at the clock near the café bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/women-botanists-balancing-the-scale-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian National Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:test@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T223000
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nAs usual\, be at the ANBG bus stop at 8.40am to take advantage of the cooler hours. Participants can choose to move around the Gardens as a group or head off with their camera individually. \nWe reconvene for a snack and beverage at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one person from the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to get things started\, orchestrate introductions and provide help if needed. All levels of photographic knowledge and equipment are welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-4/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T103000
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Saturday 18 April 2026. \nLet’s maintain the excellent turnouts for these walks. It is a chance to widen your friendships within the Photographic Group and extend a welcome to fresh faces. \nTo be part of it you need to be at the bus stop at 8.40 am. Participants can choose to move around the Gardens as a group or head off with their camera individually. We reconvene for a chat at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one person from the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to get things started\, orchestrate introductions and provide advice to anyone who needs it\, especially new members\, or members with new cameras or lenses who would like extra help and support.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-6/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
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UID:10001437-1777892400-1778421600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Way out West (Flora of WA) Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:The South-West of Western Australia is a Biodiversity Hotspot\, one of two in Australia\, with only 35 recognised globally. \nThese free one-hour guided walks will look at the riches of WA flora\, with their amazing adaptations to the environment. We will also learn about the efforts taken to get them to grow at the ANBG in very different conditions to their native habitat. \nWalks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. \nMeet at the clock near the café bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/way-out-west-flora-of-wa-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian National Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:test@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
CREATED:20260302T013743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T015424Z
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SUMMARY:Up Close and Personal Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join a free guided walk to get up close and personal to our wonderful Australian flora. Are they roots on the outside of that trunk?  The young of that tree has very different leaves to its parents.  Where are the petals on that bottlebrush flower? This walk will focus on the interesting details of Australian plants that we might not notice at first glance. \nThese one-hour guided walks are held at 11am and 2pm each day\, from Monday 15th June to Sunday 21st June. \nMeet at the clock near the cafe bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/up-close-and-personal-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian National Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:test@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260720T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
CREATED:20260302T013745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T015331Z
UID:10001439-1784545200-1785074400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Plants Through Time Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Come on a free guided walk through the Australian National Botanic Gardens and look at the life story of plants on earth\, the main evolutionary changes that have occurred in plants over 3 billion years and how plants have changed our planet. To keep a grasp on that time scale we will condense that 3 billion year period into a calendar year. \nThese one-hour guided walks are held at 11am and 2pm each day\, from Monday 20 July to Sunday 26 July. \nMeet at the clock near the café bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plants-through-time-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian National Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:test@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260817T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T150719
CREATED:20260302T013750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T015238Z
UID:10001440-1786964400-1787493600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Seeds of Wonder Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Science week in 2026 has the theme ‘Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all’. Seeds of plants come in all shapes and sizes. Seeds\, with their packed lunch on board\, are a place where time can stand still.  But seeds don’t stand still\, they move around the environment.  Come for a free guided walk in the Gardens and discover some of the amazing properties of seeds. \nThese one-hour guided walks are held at 11am and 2pm each day\, from Monday 17 August to Sunday 23 August. \nMeet at the flag near the café bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/seeds-of-wonder-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian National Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:test@gmail.com
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