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Summer Butterfly Walks Sunday, 23 January 2022 - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Meet: Outside the 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 Essential: Please book at https://www.trybooking.com/BVRVV Numbers are strictly limited.

Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family flora adventure {CANCELLED] Friday, 21 January 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour and discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush. [CANCELLED]

Volunteer Guide 2022 intake - information session [POSTPONED] Thursday, 20 January 2022 - 5:00pm

The Australian National Botanic Gardens is now recruiting for Volunteer Guides to start in 2022.  [JANUARY SESSIONS POSTPONED]

No botanical background is required to apply. We offer a training program, mentorship and professional development opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for guiding.

For further details, email volunteer@anbg.gov.au and/or attend an information session in the Theatrette opposite the Gardens’ Visitor Centre.

Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family flora adventure [CANCELLED] Wednesday, 19 January 2022 - 10:30am

Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour and discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush. [CANCELLED]

Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family flora adventure [CANCELLED] Monday, 17 January 2022 - 10:30am

Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour and discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush. [CANCELLED]

Volunteer Guide 2022 intake - information session [POSTPONED] Wednesday, 12 January 2022 - 10:30am

The Australian National Botanic Gardens is now recruiting for Volunteer Guides to start in 2022.  [JANUARY SESSIONS POSTPONED]

No botanical background is required to apply. We offer a training program, mentorship and professional development opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for guiding.

For further details, email volunteer@anbg.gov.au and/or attend an information session in the Theatrette opposite the Gardens’ Visitor Centre.

Black Mountain Weeding Work Party Saturday, 1 January 2022 - 8:30am to 11:30am

Meet:  Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. Drive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange, Woden, or Tuggeranong. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left (mountain side) and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully. Look for banners.

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 complies with COVID-19 requirements, and helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example, adverse weather conditions).

Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Tuesday, 7 December 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am

A Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, a special thank you event to acknowledge the volunteers who support the ANBG. Guest speaker Ms Jody Swirepik, Acting Director of National Parks.

10am Tuesday 7 December 2021, Crosbie Morrison Lawn.

Weeding Work Party Saturday, 4 December 2021 - 8:30am to 11:30am

Please arrive in good time, because we will need to lock the gate when we go to the weeding site.
Meet:  Frith Road extension, Acton, behind CSIRO and ANBG.  Park near the electricity substation.  Look for banner
Bring:
  Everyone is welcome. Please bring your morning tea again on this occasion.
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 complies with COVID-19 requirements, and helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example, adverse weather conditions).

Ian Walker ‘Climate Resilient Environments and Communities’ - POSTPONED Thursday, 25 November 2021 - 12:30pm

COVID-19 restrictions have caused postponement of so many interesting talks this year. The ANBG Theatrette is not available for Thursday Talks this month, and neither is Telstra Tower. Thursday Talks that were scheduled for November are being re-scheduled for dates next year.

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