Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Nature journaling: using art to connect with nature ended on Monday 25 November 2019.

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Bilby trail2.

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.

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Corneliab o gossypiumsturtianum.

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.

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Bush animal weaving

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.

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Weaving

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.

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Sunday 24 November 10.00 am – 12.30 pm — Crosbie Morrison Building

Learn how nature and art can be combined to create unique, beautiful and captivating artistic images in a creative and inspiring session with Julia Lanford.

Find out why mindfulness, immersion in nature and art are so important for your health. Slow down. Look at nature. Find your inspiration in the natural world.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an accomplished artist, you will develop your skills of observation, drawing and appreciation for our natural environment.

Bring a pen, pencil or other sketching materials and enjoy some drawing and observation time. You will be provided with your very own visual diary on the day.

Bookings are essential.

 

When

Sunday 24 November 10.00 am – 12.30 pm

Where

Crosbie Morrison Building

Price

$65