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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 51st Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble - BOOKED OUT | Saturday, 8 October 2022 - 9:30am |
Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble for wildflower lovers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge, and continued by George Chippendale and Jean Geue. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids, bush peas, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. |
| Stuart Rae ‘Little Eagle’ | Thursday, 6 October 2022 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
The Little Eagle Research Group has amassed a wealth of data on the breeding ecology and range of the eagle, and a botanical perspective helps explain the bird’s distribution. 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 coin donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCO |
| Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure | Thursday, 6 October 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am |
Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. This tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential as numbers are limited. THIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED. Seats are still available for other sessions. Book HERE. |
| Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure | Tuesday, 4 October 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am |
Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. This tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Book HERE. |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 1 October 2022 - 9:00am to 12:00pm |
We are planning to remove more weeds from the grassland and woodland areas in the southwest part of the reserve. Meet: Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. Look for banners. Pull into the carpark carefully. Bring: Mattocks will be handy. Do you have a mattock? If so, could you put your name on it and bring it along, too, please? 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). |
| Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure | Friday, 30 September 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am |
Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. This tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Book HERE. |
| Professor Simon Haberle ‘What you never knew about poo!’ | Thursday, 29 September 2022 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Simon, from ANU, will tell a fascinating story of tiny fungi that live on dung and what they tell us about giant animals that roamed the earth. 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 coin donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCN |
| Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure | Wednesday, 28 September 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am |
Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. This tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential as numbers are limited. THIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED. Seats are still available for other sessions. Book HERE. |
| Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure | Monday, 26 September 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am |
Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. This tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Book HERE |
| Dr Heidi Zimmer ‘Orchids of Norfolk Island’ - POSTPONED | Thursday, 22 September 2022 - 12:30pm |
This day will be the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen, a public holiday. The talk by Dr Heidi Zimmer on ‘Orchids of Norfolk Island’ has been postponed, probably until early in 2023. |
