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A special event, holiday activities, guided walks or a species coming into flower - something different happens every week at the Botanic Gardens.
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Events
Don’t miss out on activities, lectures and exhibitions. The Gardens host 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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December
Minister Visit | 17 December
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett and ACT Senator Kate Lundy launch an exciting new era in water-saving measures at the Gardens, announcing the successful tender for a project to deliver 170 megalitres of water to the Gardens.
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
Explore the flora of the Northern Territory through the eyes of seven artists.
Replant is an initiative between curators Angus and Rose Cameron and Dr Greg Leach of the Northern Territory herbarium. It unveils the mystery of plants and stories with the artists negotiating their way through trees, seeds, shrubs, creepers, palms and grasses in the Nauiyu community on the banks of the Daly River in the Northern Territory.
Visitor Centre Gallery | Open daily 9am – 4.30pm. Admission free
January
Summer Sounds
6.00pm – 7.30pm every weekend throughout January
Chill out on the Eucalypt Lawn. Relax with friends, a cool glass of something sparkly, and enjoy Canberra’s local talent playing blues and roots, jazz, and more.
Saturday 9 January As Famous as the Moon
Sunday 10 January Queen Juanita and the Zydeco Cowboys
Saturday 16 January The Wedded Bliss
Sunday 17 January Doctor Stovepipe
Saturday 23 January Backbeat Drivers
Sunday 24 January Blue in Red
Saturday 30 January Annie and the Armadillos
Sunday 31 January Karimakatz
Wine, beer, and soft drinks available from the Friends of the Gardens
February
Bush Magic: Story time in the Gardens
Friday 5 February 10 am - 11 am
Join us for a children's book in a Eucalypt nook for story time fun.
Stories, songs and fun activities suitable for pre school aged children with parents / carers.
Gold coin donation, bookings not required, Education lawn