Australian Capital Territory 2022
Canberra
National Arboretum Canberra
Walks and talks
In the lead-up to the 30th Anniversary National Wattle Day on Thursday 1 September, check out the walks and talks and wattle stall at the National Arboretum on Sat. 27 and Sun. 28 August 2022 Click here
Grow your own national floral emblem – Golden Wattle
Now available for the first time – seed collected from the National Arboretum’s very own Golden Wattle Garden.
Packets of 25 Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) seed (enough to grow 10 trees about 8 m tall) are now available through the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra and at the Curatoreum shop (Village Centre)
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Wattle Corner – the Wattle Day Association’s annual wattle information stall
Sat 27 and Sun. 28 August 2022
On display – Bob Lorensene’s delightful turned wattle wood collection featuring more than 30 different Acacia species.
Buy your National Wattle Day badges at the Wattle Corner to wear for the ‘Week of the Wattle’
$3 |
$5 |
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Wattle Day Talk in the Golden Grove (at the end of Cork Oak Road)
Bring your own folding outdoor chair or picnic blanket and join Dr Suzette Searle, the President of the Wattle Day Association for a fascinating talk in the Golden Grove. Enjoy the glow and scent of Australia’s floral emblem in full bloom as you discover more about the significance, beauty and uses of Acacia pycnantha during a 30 minute talk.
The newly launched Wattle Seed product collected from the Golden Grove will be available to purchase at the event, your piece of the Arboretum brought to you by the Friends of the National Arboretum with thanks to the Wattle Day Association.
27 August | 11am | Book here
28 August | 1pm | Book here
Duration: 30 minutes
Ages: Suitable for all ages over 12 years.
Price: $5 per person
Bookings essential
Flowering trees in 2022 at the Arboretum’s Golden Wattle Garden (at the end of Cork Oak Road)
Take the Wattle Walk at the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park (STEP).
Celebrate National Wattle Day with The Wattle Walk.
See more than ten types of beautiful wattles coming into bloom and hear stories about our national floral emblem on this special 1 hour guided Wattle Walk in Forest 20, the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park (STEP).
27 August | 11am or 2pm | Book here
28 August | 11am or 2pm | Book here
1 September | 11am | Book here
Bookings essential
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: Suitable for all ages over 12 years.
Price: $5 per person
Meet at the Information Desk in the Village Centre.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Themed Walk – A Celebration of Wattles
Join a free guided tour to celebrate Wattle Day. See a range of wattles in full flower and hear interesting stories
about their historical, cultural and scientific significance.
Mon. 29 Aug. – Thur. 4 Sept.
11.00 am – 12.00 pm
Groups 6 or more*
*Meet at the clock near the café bridge.
Contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au in advance
Community wattle planting at Yarralumla Dog Park
Celebrate the 30 Anniversary of National Wattle Day with
the planting of 30 wattles – ACT Transport Canberra and City Services
Members of the public are invited to come along and participate in a community planting event with Transport Canberra and City Services to celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Wattle Day.
Thurs.1 September 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Species to be planted: Red Stem Wattle (Acacia rubida), Blue Bush Wattle (Acacia covenyi), Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) and Black Wattle (Acacia mearnsii)
The dog park will remain open during this event.
If you have any questions about this event please email communityengagement@act.gov.au
Members of the public are invited to come along and participate in a community planting event with Transport Canberra and City Services to celebrate the 30th anniversary of National Wattle Day.
Location: Yarralumla Dog Park
Date and time: Thursday 1 September 2022, from 10.00 am to 11.30 am
If you have any questions please give me a call on 0459393068 to discuss.
Canberra landmarks will light up in green & gold
After dark on Thursday 1 September, check out the Captain Cook Memorial Jet, the National Carillon, the John Gorton Building, Old Parliament House, Questacom and Telstra Tower all lit up in green and gold for the 30 Anniversary of National Wattle Day!
Thanks to our sponsors Yellow Edge Pty Ltd (celebrating their 20th year in business in Canberra), the Care Co-operative Pty Ltd. the National Capital Authority, Questacon and the Telstra Tower for making this possible.
Thank you also to the ACT Government support for the lighting up in green and gold of the Malcolm Fraser Bridge and the light rail stops.
Malcolm Fraser Bridge via Pialligo Avenue Canberra
Photo supplied by the ACT Government
Night-time dinner cruise
Check out the green and gold lights from the MV Southern Cross as she cruises around Lake Burley Griffin on the evening of Thursday 1 September 2022.
It costs $90 per person for a three course meal (paid to the Canberra Southern Cross Club (CSCC)).
The Captain Cook Memorial Jet will be running and lit up in gold
Photo: Courtesy of the National Capital Authority