Recent Events

Our next weeding work party is planning to remove more creepers from the areas close to the Frith Road.  
Meet:  Frith Road, Acton. Near the electricity sub-station. Look for banners.
Bring:   Other friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome.  
Wear:  hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes.
Please book: if you are planning to come, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This complies with COVID-19 requirements, and helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example, adverse weather conditions).

The first Painting with Parkinsons class was held in the ANBG on 4 November 1994, and has continued. Nancy says that one of the driving forces behind the program is the knowledge that creative ability is not affected by Parkinson’s and may even be enhanced by it.  Nancy is happy to sign copies of her book Magic Happens-The Story of Painting with Parkinsons, which is for sale in the Botanical Bookshop.

Bookings are essential because of the COVID-19 guidelines related to Thursday Talks and limited seating. Bookings will open Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BYPOZ

Black Mountain is an important element of the Aboriginal and national capital landscape from deep time to today. It may be one of the better-known mountains in Australia because of research and studies done by CSIRO scientists and others. Let’s join Wally Bell, Ngunawal elder, and Mark Butz, history researcher and writer, as they describe the Aboriginal, historic and natural heritage of Black Mountain.

Choose your time - morning or afternoon. 

This event is organised by the Friends of Black Mountain.You may also enjoy other walks on Black Mountain arranged for the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.

The Botanic Bookshop will hold an exclusive sale to thank all of the Friends of the ANBG for their continued support.

Please present your current membership card to receive a 20% discount on books and gifts purchased during the two days of the sale (no discount on redemption of gift vouchers and no further discounts on already reduced items).