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Arbour

31 July - 1 September 2024, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre

'Arbour’ is an exploratory series of drawings and prints focusing on the rich diversity and meaning embedded in the form and structure of trees.

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Gang of Four Exhibition

3 - 28 July 2024, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre

Join the Gang of Four for their next exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

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Magnificent MEGAfauna: Hide and Seek

1 - 31 July, daily

Explore the Gardens in July to find some unique ancient animals!

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Storytime

10 - 11 am, first Friday of every month, except January — Crosbie Morrison Lawn 

Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens' beautiful natural surroundings.

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Learn about nature through observation, drawing, painting, nature journaling and craft. 

Become a Planet Ambassador and build a life-long connection to nature in our Threatened Species School Holiday Program!

Discover, look and learn through drawing and observation, nature journaling, painting and hands-on activities. Our theme for July is Threatened Species. Learn all about the endangered plants and animals we have in the ACT, and what we can do to protect them.

Our amazing tutors will teach different art mediums, techniques and science discussions throughout the program so there is something new to learn every day.

Designed for 5–12 year old children.

We are proud supporters of the Threatened Species Children’s Art Competition and we will be working on entries to submit as part of the class. Our kids created amazing artworks last year and some went on to win awards! We will also be working on one large group entry to enter into the competition.

For more information visit: www.threatenedspeciesartcomp.net.au

NatureArt Kids is located in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, where we have access to the amazing range of biodiversity living within the gardens and collections.

We are also grateful to have support from The Green Shed, who have kindly donated supplies for the program. We use natural, recycled and eco-friendly materials to teach our kids it is important to care for the earth.

All materials and art supplies are provided. Children must bring a hat, drink bottle and packed lunch.

For more information please contact Josie at natureartlabkids@gmail.com