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.
MEGAfauna Megahunt is on!
Wednesday 1 July 2026 - Friday 31 July 2026
Get ready for an epic adventure this winter school holidays as you come face to face with giant creatures from the past!
Get ready for an epic adventure this winter school holidays as you come face to face with giant creatures from the past!
July themed walk: Plants Through Time
Monday 20 July 2026 - Sunday 26 July 2026
Come on a free guided walk through the Australian National Botanic Gardens and look at the life story of plants on earth, the main evolutionary changes that have occurred in plants over 3 billion years and how plants have changed our planet.
Come on a free guided walk through the Australian National Botanic Gardens and look at the life story of plants on earth, the main evolutionary changes that have occurred in plants over 3 billion years and how plants have changed our planet.
August 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.
National Science Week 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.
