Events
We offer an exciting calendar of events throughout the year.
Events
Thursday Talks
Thursday 18 June 2026 - Thursday 26 November 2026 - Theatrette
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Eggpicnic at the Gardens: Exhibition Artist Talk
Saturday 1 August 2026 - Saturday 29 August 2026 - Visitors Centre
Join Canberra artists Eggpicnic for a behind the scenes tour of the exhibition, exploring how time spent in the Australian National Botanic Gardens shaped the artworks on display.
Join Canberra artists Eggpicnic for a behind the scenes tour of the exhibition, exploring how time spent in the Australian National Botanic Gardens shaped the artworks on display.
August themed walk: Seeds of Wonder
Monday 17 August 2026 - Sunday 23 August 2026
Come for a free guided walk in the Gardens and discover some of the amazing properties of seeds.
Come for a free guided walk in the Gardens and discover some of the amazing properties of seeds.
September themed walk: Wattle Walks
Monday 31 August 2026 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Did you know there are more species of wattles than even of our iconic eucalypts? It’s not surprising that the floral emblem of Australia is a wattle. What are those wonderful floral globes made up of? Why does their foliage vary so much? Take a free guided walk to find out more about wattles and see a wide variety of them in flower at this time of year.
Did you know there are more species of wattles than even of our iconic eucalypts? It’s not surprising that the floral emblem of Australia is a wattle. What are those wonderful floral globes made up of? Why does their foliage vary so much? Take a free guided walk to find out more about wattles and see a wide variety of them in flower at this time of year.
