Recent Events

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).

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

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

Join us on a Bushland Nature Walk, through open forest, featuring expansive views to Canberra City and Parliament House, culminating at a viewing platform offering spectacular views across Lake Burley Griffin. Return is via the same path.  Easy to medium with some uneven ground, a few stairs and short steep sections. There are some places to rest along the way. Distance: 3.2 km
BYO water, hat, sunblock, and stout shoes.  Meet: Friends only at Visitor Centre, ANBG  Note: this is a special event for Friends members only.  Places are limited.

Please book: https://www.trybooking.com/CBGFR  (Please select your preferred date)  Contact for enquiries: email memberswalks@friendsanbg.org.au or contact Linda 0437 298 711