Join a free one-hour guided walk to less commonly visited parts of the Gardens. Walks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. The walk features examples of work done by Gardens staff to conserve our threatened native species, as well as plants in flower at this time of year. Meet at the clock near the […]
Friends ANBG will be among the first to hear Jochen, from the ANU, talk about the evolution of modern eurkaryotes, the “Rise of Algae”, in the body and molecular fossil records; and how it may be a most profound ecological transition in the evolution of complex life, ultimately leading to the emergence of animals. Abstract […]
This month we shall be removing woody and other weeds near the ANBG fence, so that there will be fewer seeds / weeds etc "jumping the fence" into the gardens and the Reserve. Meet: at the Electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. Bring: water Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. We shall […]
"Our garden is now mature at 21 years and counting. I’ll do a picture show of some of our best performing plants both in the ground and in pots." Ben and Ros Walcott moved from the USA to Canberra in 2003 and soon became friends of the ANBG. They have developed their own large native garden […]
The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Sunday 15 June. We meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am, then head off in search of captivating and informative images from around the Gardens. Participants get back together for a “cuppa” and friendly banter at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 […]
The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be led by Marilyn Faunt and Alison Turner and will focus on ferns at the ANBG. The workshop will provide participants with an overview of the ferns at the ANBG and keys to assist in their identification. Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification of specimens will be available for […]