Recent Events

Meet:  we’ll meet at lower gate of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place, come through the main entry gates, turn left immediately, and park in this bottom row. Look for banners. 
We shall walk up from there towards the water tank and provide ferry cars if needed.  Bring:   Other friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome.  Wear:  hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes.  if you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.

Celebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk.  See a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts, Casuarinas, Bunya pines and many others.  Learn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.  Meet at the clock near the bridge.  No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.

Peter and Joe will talk about the design and construction of the conservatory building and plants. Peter will focus on the building being for botany and visitors. Joe will talk about thematic content and plans for displays as well as plant selection and succession, cultivation and conservatory horticulture.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free but a donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHS

Celebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk.  See a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts, Casuarinas, Bunya pines and many others.  Learn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.  Meet at the clock near the bridge.  No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.