Photos by departmental and other employees involved in the Working on Country program or Indigenous Protected Areas

When: 29 June – 29 August
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery
Cost: Free

Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required / (02) 6250 9540

Mother and daughter exhibition by Joan and Jenny Hogben. Joan produces natural fibre basketry while Jenny, originally trained as a fashion designer, works with eucalypt dyes and natural pigments on silk and clothing.

When: Opens 11 am Wednesday 1 September with a free floor talk by Jenny Hogben
Opening times: 1 - 28 September | 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery
Cost: Free
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required | Enquiries 02 6250 9540

Flower Fairies - wear your best elfen or fairy costumes and join in the fun

When: Friday 3 September, 10 – 11 am
Where: Education Building
Cost: $1 per child
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required 02 6250 9408

Breakfast with the Birds

An excellent opportunity to observe birds in beautiful surrounds followed by a sumptuous breakfast.
The early morning time is a great time to enjoy the Gardens, view bird activity, and a peak time for observing spring nesting activity.
Book early, as numbers are limited.

If you have a personal group of 10 or more, and the above times, or dates do not suit, please contact Louise (6281 6295) as it may be possible to negotiate an alternative time/date to those offered.

When: Sunday 12th. Saturday 18th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th October
Where: Meet at Visitor Centre at 8.00am
Cost:  Bird Walk including Breakfast $30.00 per person.  $27.00 for Friends.
Bookings And Pre-Payment: Essential (Credit Card, Cheque, Cash) Please call the Visitor Centre on 6250 9540
MAIL:   Cheque 'Friends of the ANBG'  GPO Box 1777, CANBERRA   ACT  2601
Enquiries Only:  Louise Muir 6281 6295

Wattle walks

Join our friendly guide for a walk around the beautiful Gardens, and learn the fascinating history of the wattle as our national floral emblem.  Wattles have a long and rich history with our heritage, and an array are flowering in the Gardens right now.  Beautiful and inspiring. 

When: Wednesday 1 September – Tuesday 7 September, 11am daily
Where: Meet at the Visitor Centre
Cost: Free.
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required 02 6250 9540

Spring flower walks

Let our friendly guides show you the beauty and diversity of spring flowers in the Australian National Botanic Gardens.  Surround yourself with the scents and colours of some of our wonderful native flora. 

When: Saturday 11 Sept to Sunday 10 Oct, 11am and 2pm daily
Where: Meet at the Visitor Centre
Cost: Free.
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required / (02) 6250 9540

5 Senses Garden at Floriade

Visit our 5 Senses Garden at Floriade, learn about Australian native plants and try to choose a favourite.

When:Saturday 11 September to Sunday 10 October
Where: Commonwealth Park
Cost: Free
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required 02 6250 9540

Spring School Holidays

Budding Artists
(Suitable for children aged 7 – 12 years old)
Learn techniques to create a work of art with pencils and paint, using the Australian National Botanic Gardens as both an outdoor studio and a rich source of inspiration. No experience necessary.

When: Monday 27 September
10 am – 11 am
11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Where: Meet at Education Building
Cost: $8 per child, $7 Friends of the Gardens
Limited numbers, bookings essential 02 6250 9408

Parent supervision required for every session
Thank you for arriving on time

Spring School Holidays

Papermaking – Save a Tree
(Suitable for children aged 7 – 12 years old)
The art of recycling ordinary paper into something special can be fun and productive. Give your work an individual touch by decorating it with treasures from the Gardens. BYO waterproof smock / raincoat
When: Tuesday 28 September
10 am – 11 am
11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Where: Meet at Education Building
Cost: $8 per child, $7 Friends of the Gardens
Limited numbers, bookings essential 02 6250 9408

Parent supervision required for every session
Thank you for arriving on time

Spring School Holidays

Go Native, Get Creative
(Suitable for children aged 7 – 12 years old)
Where will your adventure take place – the rainforest or the dessert? Let your imagination go wild as you discover how to build a story from scratch in a   creative writing workshop. BYO notebook and pen
When: Friday 1 October
11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Where: Meet at Education Building
Cost: $8 per child
Limited numbers, bookings essential 02 6250 9408

Parent supervision required for every session
Thank you for arriving on time

Bush Magic: Story time in the Gardens

Happy Birthday stories - join a storytelling party to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Australian National Botanic Gardens

When: Friday 15 October, 10 – 11 am
Where: Education Building
Cost: $2 per child
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required 02 6250 9408

A day filled with family activities, walks, delicious food, music and games in Australia's best-loved Gardens

When: Sunday 24 October
Where: Australian National Botanic Gardens
Cost: Free
Bookings and enquiries: Bookings not required 02 6250 9540

Full program available here!