Bush Blitz in the Gardens Day
This event has finished
Bush Blitz in the Gardens Day ended on Monday 3 December 2018.
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Current events
Bilby trail and craft activities (self-guided)
Fri 29 Mar - Sun 28 Apr — Collect a map from the Visitor Centre
Learn about the bilby and its habitat on a children's self-guided trail.
Bush Fragrance
6 Apr – 5 May 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens
This exhibition celebrates the work of the Botanic Art Group and their love of native flora.
Culture on the Move – Bush Animal Weaving Workshops
Thurs 18 April and Fri 19 April, 10 am and 1 pm — Banksia Centre
Create your own bush animal during the school holidays.
Culture on the Move – Traditional Weaving Workshops
Sat 20 April 10 am - 1 pm — Banksia Centre
Sharing cultural knowledge on weaving and plant use and learning how to prepare fibres.
Join Bush Blitz scientists as they find out what lives at the Gardens. Visit the scientists in their field lab and discover how they prepare and identify specimens.
Be part of the next Bush Blitz species discovery experience during this fun-filled and fascinating day
The day will be packed with fun hands-on educational activities for all ages, including:
• Bug collecting workshop, including making an aspirator.
• Insect drawing workshops, to learn how to draw for science.
• Guided walks to check the Bush Blitz reptile, insect and spider traps.
• Plant and animal specimen preservation demonstrations.
Every Bush Blitz involves many partnerships and the ACT Bush Blitz is no exception. We’re working with a wide range of professionals and citizen scientists to offer a diverse range of activities at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
When
10am – 3pm, Sunday 2 December 2018
Where
Crosbie Morrison Building
Price
Free entry
