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What's on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens
News | In flower this week | Thursday talks | Holiday activities | Exhibitions | Walks
The Gardens host activites and events to suit all tastes, from our celebrated Summer Sounds concerts, to new and innovative workshops and exhibitions. And lots of outdoor fun for children and families.
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February in the Gardens
Download a printable poster of what's on in the Gardens in February.
Inner Garden
An experience in colour, texture and sound with fibre basketry by Joan Hogben, hand dyed and painted clothing by Jenny Hogben, electronic sound by chalkwhitehands (Andrew Lord) and soft sculpture designed by Austin Lord. All work inspired by Australian native plants, birds, insects and mammals with a focus on the beautiful Botanic Gardens.
When: 6 January – 25 March 2012
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery
Image: Knobby club rush basket with native pittosporum seed capsules by Joan Hogben, 'Kangaroo paw' handpainted silk by Jenny Hogben. Photo by Michal Kluvanek
Optus Flix in the Stix
An intimate evening of quality music and award winning short film under the stars on the Eucalypt Lawn.
When: Saturday 25 February 2012
Time: 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Where: Eucalypt Lawn
Tickets: Yellow Grass $75
(incl seating & refreshments) | Adults $38; Student/Conc $33 |
Family (2Adults + 2Children) $95; Extra child with family $15. (Plus booking fee)
Bush Magic: Dinosaur stories
Come and see the plants the dinosaurs saw as you listen to dinosaur stories in the Gardens.
When: Friday 6 March | Storytime is on the first Friday each month
Time: 10 – 11 am
Where: Follow the signs from the Cafe or check in at the Visitor Centre for details on the day
Cost: $2 per child | Suitable for pre-schoolers
Bookings: Not required
Botanical Art Workshops
Develop your art skills through this series of workshops with some of Australia's expert botanical artists. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists. Presented by the Canberra Institute of Botanic Art.
Next Workshop: Introduction to Botanical Art with Nilavan Adams
When: Saturday and Sunday 25 and 26 February 2012
Time: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
Where: Crosbie Morrison Building
Cost: Fee applies
Painting: Pandorea jasminoides by Nilavan Adams
Twilight: A Family Adventure
Unlock the Garden gates for an exclusive night adventure! Discover a magically lit Rainforest Gully and experience the sounds, smells and feels of the Gardens at night. Search for creepy crawlies on the forest floor, shine a light into the tree tops and spy for nocturnal wildlife with our skilled guides. Great for families!
When: Fridays 2, 9 March & Saturdays 3, 10 March
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Gates will be open from 7:00 - 7:30pm.
Cost: $10 per person | Bookings essential
Part of the Enlighten Festival: See Canberra in a Whole New Light
Australian Native Plant Sale
Presented by the Australian Native Plant Society
Find the best range of many local species, suitable for Canberra's climate and soils, ideal for new or established gardens. Be early for best selection and bring a bag or box for your purchases.
When: Saturday, 17 March
Time: 8.30 am - 2:00 pm or until sold out
Where: Southern car park, Australian National Botanic Gardens
Cost: $4.00 - $7.00 each
Thursday Talks
A fascinating series of talks about Australian plants, plants of the world and special topics related to plants. Presented by the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
When: Thursdays from February to November
Time: 12:30pm
Where: Theatrette
Cost: Gold coin donation to the Friends of the ANBG
Free Guided Walks
Free Guided Walks by the Friends Volunteer Guides
Daily at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
Meet at the Visitors Centre
Friends Events and Activities
See Friends' Calendar for special events and activities organised by the Friends of the ANBG