Recent Events

Matthew’s talk will give insights to the lives of Charlotte Burston nee Lane-Poole, Elyne Mitchell, Dorothy Brown and Miles Franklin.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free but a gold coins donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUE

Our local expert, Dr Suzi Bond, will show us and tell us about butterflies and the plants they like in the ANBG.  Meet: Visitor Centre, ANBG  Bring: Binoculars to see the butterflies more clearly if you wish. Water. Snacks if you wish.  Wear: Sturdy walking gear, including hat and stout shoes.  Bookings only - unfortunately, all places have now been taken. This event is for Friends Members only.

Our next weeding work party is planning to remove weed creepers including Bluebell Creeper (Billardiera heterophylla) also known as Sollya.
Meet:   We’ll meet at the top of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. Come through the main entry gates, turn left immediately. Look for banners.
Bring:  Other friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome.  
Wear:  Hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes.
Please book: if you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711. This helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example, adverse weather conditions).

The Friends Photographic Group encourages you to come and view their 11th annual exhibition “Illuminate” being held in the Visitors Centre at the ANBG.

Framed works and unframed prints are for sale. Unique gifts of cards, calendars, photo bags and more are on display. A percentage of sales go to the Friends for use in projects in the Gardens.

The exhibition supports and raises awareness of the aims and values of the Australian National Botanic Gardens and showcases the Gardens’ wide-ranging diversity of flora and fauna through the medium of photographs. Come along and see our beautiful natural environment through the camera lens in print and on screen with revolving images of plants, birds and animals in the ANBG.