April 25th is ANZAC Day. No talk is currently scheduled for this date. If one is added, this page will be updated. Booking Lunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins, notes, or electronically. The Friends use donations received […]
Rachael, Carma, Sam and Jo from ACT Government, will present the background, objectives and implementation of these documents and the progress made in keeping Canberra's monikers of the Bush and Garden City Capital. Abstract The ACT presents a unique landscape for tree management issues including: protecting woodland corridors and remnant eucalypts; managing the complex interactions […]
We plan to remove lots of the Poverty Wattle, Sifton Weed, Tick Bush and other woody weeds near the Powerline road. Meet: Belconnen Way entry to Black Mountain Nature Reserve. Look for banners. Bring: more of your friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. […]
Explore the science of the Australian plant family Myrtaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin! Dates: 4-5 May 2024 Times: Saturday and Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm Venue: NatureArt Lab Studio, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith Cost: $380 Book HERE This two-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the […]
Learn how to create beautiful dyed eggs using a traditional Ukrainian method with botanical artist and scientist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin from Tasmania! Venue: NatureArt Lab Studio, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, ACT Cost: $80 Book HERE This promises to be something completely different for a fun activity on a Monday morning! Join our tutor […]
6 - 12 May, 11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm - Free Join a free guided walk during ACT Tree Week to learn abut the beautiful Australian timbers featured in Parliament House. Parliament House and Old Parliament House both feature some beautiful timbers from Australian trees. On this free guided walk through the Botanic […]