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What's on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens
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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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September in the Gardens
Download a printable poster of what's on in the Gardens in September.
Breakfast with the Birds
Discover the birds that call the Gardens home and enjoy breakfast in Canberra's most popular garden cafe, Hudsons in the Gardens.
When: Saturdays and Sundays | 17 September - 9 October
Time: 8.00 am
Where: Depart from the Visitor Centre
Cost: $30
Bookings: Visitor Centre | 6250 9540
Tuckertime Walks
What can you eat in the bush? Explore edible native plants in the Gardens with our knowledgable guides
When: Saturdays and Sundays during Floriade | 17 September - 16 October
Time: 12.30 pm
Where: Depart from the Visitor Centre
Spring Flower Walks
Experience the glory of spring and the beauty of flowers in bloom with the Friends Volunteer Guides
When: Daily during Floriade
Time: 11.00 am and 2.00 pm
Where: Meet at the Visitors Centre
Attention to Detail
Botanical Illustration workshop with Halina Steele
A workshop focussing on the use of observation and attention to detail to capture the intrinsic beauty and essence of nature with Halina Steele, featured artist in The Beauty and Transience of Nature exhibiton.
When: Saturday, 24 September 2011
Time: 10 am to 4.00 pm
Media: Watercolour or any preferred medium
Level: Intermediate, experience in the use of watercolours (or preferred medium) essential
Cost: $100.00
Bookings: Essential on 0419 449 424 | Maximum 10 participants
Image: Eucalyptus caesia by Halina Steele
Graphite in the Gardens
A day course in botanical drawing for teenagers aged between 13 and 16 years with Sharon Field, featured artist in The Beauty and Transience of Nature exhibiton.
When: Sunday, 25th September 2011
Time: 10 am to 3.30 pm
Cost: $70.00
Bookings: Essential on 0419 010 606| Maximum 7 participants
Image: Graphite by Sharon Field
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: Native Orchids with Dianne Emery
When: Saturday and Sunday 1 and 2 October
Time: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
Where: Crosbie Morrison Building
Cost: Fee applies
Painting: Pandorea jasminoides by Nilavan Adams
Bush Magic: Birthday Stories
Join the fun to celebrate the Gardens' birthday with a story in the Gardens.
When: Friday 7 October | Storytime is on the first Friday each month
Time: 10.00 – 11.00 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
Corinbank Garden Party
Join us in the beautiful surrounds of the Eucalypt Lawn for a party under the stars. Be entertained by three of the local bands who will play at Corinbank 2012 and be the first to find out which great bands will be on the line-up.
When: Sat 15 Oct 2011
Time: 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Eucalypt Lawn
Cost: Free entry
The Beauty and Transience of Nature
An exhibition of botanical artworks by Sharon Field and Halina Steele demonstrating the inordinate beauty in all aspects of the life of a plant.
When: Until 2 October
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm daily
Where: Visitor Centre Gallery
In the Gallery with the Artist
Artist Sharon Field will demonstrate her work and the discuss the time and skill involved in producing her artwork in The Beauty and Transience of Nature
In the Visitor Centre Gallery | Each Sunday throughout September | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm
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