Australian National Botanic Gardens

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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 exhibition

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.

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Artist talk

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.

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Springout tile.

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.

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Storytime

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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10 - 16 June, 11 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 3 pm

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