Join Brad Desmond from the Australian Seed Bank Partnership to discover the vital role of ex situ conservation in protecting Australia’s most threatened plants. He will introduce the goals of the Partnership and highlight two small but powerful projects: the Critically Endangered Project, which focuses on banking, researching, and restoring ten critically endangered species in […]
Please note that this sale typically sells out before 10.00am. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses and shrubs, will be on sale from the car park between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building. Sales are by card only, and pots are all $6. Discerning native plant lovers will be able to choose the […]
Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully sunny day as we look for butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve. In autumn we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. […]
Wondering what to plant in your garden? Join a free guided walk to see some plants that may be just what you are looking for. These one-hour walks leave from […]
Benjamin, from the ANU Research School of Biology, will describe how they catch fungal spores from the air for plant pathogen diagnostics, and their outreach to the public and schools […]
Luke, inaugural White Family Senior Fellow in Australian Garden History at NMA, will showcase some of the objects and stories he has uncovered in his work with museums that have significance and connections that are not always fully represented and interpreted. Garden objects, ephemera and stories are well-represented in Australian museum collections, though their significance […]