Free guided walk: Botanists of the Trees
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Free guided walk: Botanists of the Trees ended on Sunday 16 June 2024.
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Current events
Above/Below
5 to 25 November, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm — Visitor Centre Gallery
Above/Below is a group exhibition by artists who are inspired by their love of cryptogams - ferns, fungi, lichens, liverworts, moss, hornworts, and algae.
Artist talk: Julie Ryder
Wed 13 November, 11 am - 11.30 am — Visitor centre
Join local artist and exhibition curator Julie Ryder for a half hour talk about the inspiration for artists in the Above/ Below exhibition.
Pride in the Gardens
22, 23 & 24 November, 11.30 am to 12.30 pm
Join us in the Gardens to celebrate Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival.
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.
Botanists have named trees and also had trees named in their honour.
Australian, British, French and German botanists have made outstanding contributions to Australian science.
On this free guided walk see some of the trees and hear stories that encompass adventure, mystery, sex and even murder!
Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
When
10 - 16 June, 11 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 3 pm
Price
Free