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  • Dr Suzette Searle ‘Wattle days are here again’

    Abstract Beginning with the first wattle day celebrated 1 September 1910 and the rise in popularity of the day as a fundraiser during the First World War, Wattle Day went on to become a happy nature day that was celebrated in primary schools for decades. Its popularity declined over time, however, until advocates such as […]

  • What’ll be the name of those plants?

    Celebrating wattle week with a hands-on session in acacia plant classification, recognition, identification, and naming. We shall be using microscopes and other tools as well as online and other resources. Where: Celia Rosser Room, Banksia Centre, ANBG Bookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au . Seats are limited for this session, […]

  • Dr Francisco Encinas-Viso ‘The diversity of Australian Alpine plant-pollinator communities’

    Abstract Alpine ecosystems are highly threatened by climate change. We are observing a fast shrinking of these ecosystems around the world with unprecedented changes of their macroclimate and vegetation. Plant-pollinator interactions play an important role in alpine ecosystems, however we still know very little about alpine plant-pollinator communities in Australia and how they are affected […]

  • Wake up with the Birds

    The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake up with the Birds. Over 2 weekends – 16/17 September and 7/8 October A wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. In a small group, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning […]

  • Growing Friends Spring 2023 Native Plant Sale

    The Spring Sale is planned for Saturday 16 September from 8.30 -11.00 am in the carpark between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building. There will be plants for every garden: trees, lots of lovely shrubs, great groundcovers and plants suitable for pots. Come early to avoid missing out! A sale of second-hand books […]

  • Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives exhibition at the Visitor Centre

    Australian tapestry artists tell personal, community, historical and mythical stories associated with Australian plants. In the materiality, colour and woven images they reflect our lives, contemporary issues and the plant world around us now. Exhibition organiser Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk will also be holding Woven Tapestry classes 3-31 October 2023, on Tuesday afternoons. Find our […]