A Celebration of Wattles
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A Celebration of Wattles ended on Sunday 10 September 2023.
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Current events
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Garden of Letters by the Canberra Calligraphy Society
8 May 2024 - 2 June 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens
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Look back in time to see how the Gardens has grown and changed on this self-guided historical photo trail.
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1 - 31 July, daily
Explore the Gardens in July to find some unique ancient animals!
The Golden Wattle is Australia’s floral emblem; the first plant to emerge after the bombing of Hiroshima was a wattle; wattle seeds were an important food source for Indigenous people from inland Australia.
Learn some other interesting facts and hear stories about wattles on a free guided walk.
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
4 - 10 September 2023, 11.00 am–12.00 pm & 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where
Meet at the clock near the bridge
Price
Free
