‘Wetlands’ – Botanic Art Group Exhibition
The 19th annual art exhibition of the Friends’ Botanic Art Group will be at the Visitor Centre Gallery from 10 April to 3 May
The Friends help the Gardens achieve its mission of inspiring, informing and connecting people to Australia’s unique flora.
Join us to help celebrate and conserve the world’s largest collection of Australian native plants.
What’s coming up?
April 2026
Apr
10
– 03
May
Friday,
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
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The 19th Annual Art Exhibition of the Friends’ Botanic Art Group will be held in the Visitor Centre Gallery at the ANBG from 10 April to 3 May 2026. It features artworks of native flora, with a special focus on wetland plants and habitats.
Apr
24
Friday,
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Stephen Hunter, the Photographic Group’s publicity officer, will talk about planning for overseas travel from a photographer’s perspective. He will illustrate his talk with stories and images from visits to Uzbekistan, Italy, India, Peru, Ecuador (Galapagos Islands and Amazon Basin), and the wilds of Patagonia. Stephen will also bring along examples of the photo books he has compiled on his travels as well as the gear he uses to transport photographic equipment.
Apr
30
Thursday,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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In its 100 years Mt Stromlo has been at the forefront of astronomical discoveries, but much of its history has remained hidden. Brad, from ANU, will talk about its past and how it is shaping the future of astronomy and Canberra, and how it is helping to combat light pollution.
May 2026
May
01
– 23
May
Friday,
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Visit Australian Parliament House and enjoy a private walking tour with a friendly guide and experience the gardens bursting with the rich red and gold colours of autumn. Bookings are essential.
May
04
– 10
May
Monday,
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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The South-West of Western Australia is a Biodiversity Hotspot, one of two in Australia, with only 35 recognised globally. These free one-hour guided walks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. Meet at the clock near the café bridge.
May
07
Thursday,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Kristy, from the ACT Office of Nature Conservation, describes a project to improve restoration through development of spatial planning tools, on-ground work at three key sites, and engaging the Ngunnawal community in Healing Country.
May
14
Thursday,
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Kim will discuss bogs and fens as an insect habitat, the variety of ecological niches that insects occupy and some threats to the fauna. She will give some local examples of the fauna of this habitat.
