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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ants on Black Mountain Ramble | Saturday, 20 February 2021 - 4:00pm to Sunday, 21 February 2021 - 5:45pm |
Meet: Belconnen Way entry to Black Mountain (see banners). Please Book: Places are limited, so please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Julie (6251 6972) or Linda (0437 298 711). This is required in order to comply with COVID-19 requirements, and it helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change (e.g. because of the weather). |
| THURSDAY TALK 'Understanding the impacts of fire on koalas and their habitat' - Dr Karen Ford & Dr Kara Youngentob | Thursday, 18 February 2021 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
THURSDAY TALKS RETURN!!! This talk is about monitoring resident and rehabilitated koalas in the Monaro region to guide decisions about the management and conservation of koalas after fire. It will be held in the TELSTRA TOWER THEATRETTE. Bookings are essential because of the COVID-19 guidelines related to the Thursday Talks and limited seating. Bookings can be made at https://register.eventarc.net/e/44978. Bookings are open until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free.) |
| Butterflies in the ANBG (sold out) | Sunday, 14 February 2021 - 10:30am to Monday, 15 February 2021 - 11:45am |
This walk is sold out, sorry! Meet: Visitor Centre, ANBG Time: 10:30 am to 12 noon Bring: Binoculars if you wish. Water and any snacks you might need Wear: Walking shoes and hat In late summer/early autumn butterflies abound in the ANBG. Join our local expert, Suzi Bond, in observing these elusive creatures in the Gardens. Spot Imperial Jezebels, Australian Painted Ladies and Common Brown Butterflies as well as discover the plants they prefer. |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 6 February 2021 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
Our next weeding work party will be in the Woodland area of Black Mountain. 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-shaped 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. Please book: if you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711. |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 2 January 2021 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
Join Friends of Black Mountain to remove woody and some other weeds from some sections of ANBG. Meet: Frith Road extension, Acton, behind CSIRO and ANBG. Park near the electricity substation and walk up the road to the large gate to ANBG. Look for banners. Please book: if you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711. |
| Sunset Cinema - season extended | Thursday, 10 December 2020 - 5:30pm to Sunday, 28 February 2021 - 10:45pm |
Sunset Cinema has now extended its 2020-2021 season until Saturday 27 February 2021. They have been given an Access ACT exemption for up to 700 people per screening and ANBG has approved their COVID-19 Safety Plan. |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party 5 December 2020 | Saturday, 5 December 2020 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
Join Friends of Black Mountain to remove woody and some other weeds from some sections of ANBG. |
| ANBG Photographic Group exhibition - Reflections | Thursday, 19 November 2020 - 12:00am to Sunday, 6 December 2020 - 11:45pm |
ANBG Visitor Centre The annual photography exhibition by the Friends Photographic Group. Come and see the Gardens and local native plants and wildlife through expert eyes, in magnificent colour and detail. Framed and unframed photographs, calendars, cards and other items for sale. This is a fundraising event for the Friends, with a contribution towards Gardens projects. |
| Bubbles, Birthdays & Banksias – Celebrating 30 Years | Wednesday, 18 November 2020 - 4:30pm to 6:30pm |
The Friends’ Council has much pleasure in inviting members to celebrate the Friends 30th Anniversary. We hope you will join us, to catch up over a sparkling wine and canapés at the Crosbie Morrison Lawn and Amphitheatre. After speeches and birthday cake, members are invited to explore the Banksia Garden, the cost of which was supported by a donation of $100,000 from the Friends. This was our gift to the Gardens in their 50th Anniversary year. Bookings are essential. Tickets are $35 per person. Numbers are limited due to COVID-safe restrictions, so please book early to avoid missing out. |
| Ngunawal and National Capital Stories of Black Mountain - afternoon - FULLY BOOKED | Sunday, 15 November 2020 - 1:30pm |
Fully booked. Wally Bell, Ngunawal elder, and Mark Butz, environmental historian, talk about the Aboriginal, historic and natural heritage of Black Mountain. Due to popular demand, Wally and Mark will conduct walks in both the morning and afternoon. Bookings essential. |
