The Friends’ 38th Annual General Meeting
Week of Events
MEGAfauna: a walk through time!
MEGAfauna: a walk through time!
Alerting all explorers! We need your help to discover our long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Travel back in time with us for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature, science, art, culture, history and fun! Throughout July, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants […]
Monday, June 26, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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June 27, 2023 -Talk by Dr Dianne Firth ‘Black Mountain as Inspiration’
Talk by Dr Dianne Firth ‘Black Mountain as Inspiration’
Join us to hear Dianne Firth OAM talk about her involvement with Black Mountain being an enduring source of inspiration for her. She will reflect on Black Mountain in the context of the Federal Capital site, its role in the Griffin's design for the Federal City, T. C.G. Weston's revegetation process, the NCDC expansion of […]
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023 -Dr Suzi Bond ‘An amazing array of butterflies’
Dr Suzi Bond ‘An amazing array of butterflies’
Suzi, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, will explain why the ACT’s park reserves and the gardens are so important for our common species of butterfly, as well as some of our lesser-known gems. She will then outline the threats facing butterflies and recommended conservation measures, including why citizen scientists have such a critical role […]
Friday, June 30, 2023
No events on this day.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
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July 1, 2023 -Weeding Work Party
Weeding Work Party
Our next weeding work party we are planning to continue to remove more of the sollya weeds along the lower side of Black Mountain Drive. Meet: at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road ACTON. Look for banners. We shall walk up from there to the work site, and provide ferry cars if needed. Bring: More of your friends if you […]
Sunday, July 2, 2023
No events on this day.