What’s on
There’s always something new and exciting to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Our calendar of events is changing all the time. Check out the list of current and upcoming events below.
Carramar Koala Quest
1–31 March, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm — Trail begins at the Visitor Centre
Embark on an adventure along a larger-than-life Koala sculpture trail throughout the Gardens and at select partner locations. Each koala has been created by a different artist and is named with its own story to tell.
Puggles and Explore NatureArt school holiday program
15–18 April, 8–12 July, 15–19 July 2019 — Banks Building
Discover and learn about nature through observation, drawing, painting, nature journaling and craft. Get to know the birds, insects, marsupials, reptiles and the unique Australian plant communities featured in the gardens.
Eucalypt Dyeing Workshop
Saturday 23 March, 9.00 am–1.00 pm — Banks Building
Learn to make leaf and bark dyes and imprints on fabric to celebrate National Eucalypt Day. Dye a scarf to take home as well as samples of wool, silk and linen dyed in local ACT acacias and eucalypts.
Native Plant Sale – Presented by the Growing Friends
Saturday 30 March, 8.30 am – 11.00 am (or earlier if sold out) — Crosbie Morrison Building car park
A boutique sale with plants grown by the gardens' Growing Friends from material sourced in the gardens. All proceeds go to support the gardens. Come early for best selection.
Autumn walk – Don't be fooled by plants
Saturday 30 March and Sunday 31 March, 10.00 am – 11.00 am — Meet at the Visitor Centre
April Fools Day is almost upon us. Take this opportunity to look at things that aren't quite what they seem in the plant world.
Guided Eucalypt Walks
Saturday, 23 March – Sunday, 31 March, 11.00 am — Meet at the Visitor Centre
Celebrate Australia's iconic genus for National Eucalypt Day. Find out some amazing facts about eucalypts, which come in all shapes and sizes and dominate our landscape from alpine regions to the outback and edges of rainforest.
DIY Beeswax Wraps
Sunday 19 May, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm and 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm — Banks Building
Make your own beeswax wraps for World Bee Day.
NatureArt kids club
Last Sunday of every month, February–November, 10.00 am – 12.00 noon — Banks Building
Join NatureArt Kids Club art and science adventures for an exciting exploration of nature in the gardens.
Macrame Plant Hangers Workshop
Sunday 23 June, 10.00 am – 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm — Banks Building
Learn how to make your own macrame plant hanger. Gain great new skills and take home a beautiful new plant hanger using 100% cotton.
Australian Trees and their Botanists – Summer Guided Walks
Sunday 17 February — Meet at the Visitor Centre
Take a fascinating guided walk uncovering stories of adventure, mystery, sex, and even murder, associated with Australian trees and overseas botanists.
Exhibitions at the Visitors Centre
Daily, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery
Exhibitions explore the Australian environment through diverse creative forms including fine art, craft, photography and sculpture.
Friday Storytime for Preschoolers
First Friday of the month, 10.00 – 11.00 am — Follow the signs from the Cafe Bridge
Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.
Thursday Talks
12.30 pm on Thursdays from 1 Feb to 29 Nov 2018 — Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
