Australian National Botanic Gardens

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Storytime in the Gardens - Canberra Tree Week ended on Friday  6 May 2022.

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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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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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Friday 6 May, 10.00 – 11.00 am — Crosbie Morrison Lawn 

Celebrate Canberra Tree Week with special tree – themed stories and activities in the Gardens.   

Book Storytime 6 May

Suitable for pre-schoolers
Numbers limited.  Bookings essential

 

Have fun with stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities in beautiful natural surroundings.

Storytime is an engaging treat for preschool children, parents and carers.

Each month features a different theme, so there’s always something new for the little ones.

Join us to hear wonderful stories, make new friends and explore the Gardens.

When

Friday 6 May, 10.00 – 11.00 am

Where

Crosbie Morrison Lawn 

Price

$5 per child or $10 per family – bookings essential