Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens

Frances McMahon, Watercolour Bird Artist - greeting cards available

Tue, 22/10/2013 - 4:17pm — friendseditor

Many members of the Friends will remember the wonderful watercolours of Canberra birds painted by Frances McMahon for the Birds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens brochure produced by the Friends. Frances tells us that she now has lots of beautiful (blank) greeting cards available, hot off the press.

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Botanical ceramic exhibition

Tue, 22/10/2013 - 4:00pm — friendseditor

Members of the Friends are invited to view an exhibition by Cathy Franzi, a member of the Friends. The exhibition is of ceramics carved and decorated with Australian plants based on the plan of Walter and Marion Mahony Griffin to revegetate the hills of Canberra in single coloured plantings.

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Eucalypt Lawn Succession Planning

Sat, 19/10/2013 - 7:41pm — friendseditor

The Eucalypt working group, headed up by Murray Fagg, is working with artist Pamillle Berg to develop a succession plan for the Eucalypt lawn.

The concept sketch shows the proposed changes. Some additional species will be planted but it is accepted that it is essential to keep plenty of space for activities. Views from the Eucalypt Lawn to the Red Centre Garden and the city will be retained.

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Photographic Exhibition - 'Natural Views'

Sat, 12/10/2013 - 8:00pm — friendseditor

This is not a Friends’ activity, but is included here for the interest of members. Fanny Karouta-Manasse is an active member of the Friends Photographic Group. Her photographic exhibition, ‘Natural Views’, will be held in the Kaori Gallery from Monday the 11^th of November at 9am to Saturday the 7^th of December at 1pm.