when: 01 - 30 July 2023 | venue: Australian National Botanic Gardens | cost: Check website for details | address: Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | website: https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
published: 03 Jul 2023, 5 min read
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Alerting all little explorers! They need your help to discover their long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.
Travel back in time with them for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature, science, art, culture, history and fun! Throughout July, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia!
This year there are some new ancient creatures who have come to visit, including life-sized Diprotodons. As they try to make their way in the altered landscape, these visitors from a forgotten time created by design-led theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society provoke a reflection on how humans the have changed this island and its creatures has changed, and the importance of the Gardens for plant and animal conservation.
Megafauna will be roving the Gardens for the school holidays and take refuge at the Visitor Centre Gallery. Enjoy both day and night activities inspired by our natural world.
Held during NAIDOC Week in celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The main imagery by Wilay Designs depicts the Diprotodon's journey across hills and rivers to find plants.
Supported by ACT Government, Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens and Ovolo Nishi.
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Alerting all little explorers! They need your help to discover their long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.
Travel back in time with them for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature, science, art, culture, history and fun! Throughout July, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia!
This year there are some new ancient creatures who have come to visit, including life-sized Diprotodons. As they try to make their way in the altered landscape, these visitors from a forgotten time created by design-led theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society provoke a reflection on how humans the have changed this island and its creatures has changed, and the importance of the Gardens for plant and animal conservation.
Megafauna will be roving the Gardens for the school holidays and take refuge at the Visitor Centre Gallery. Enjoy both day and night activities inspired by our natural world.
Held during NAIDOC Week in celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The main imagery by Wilay Designs depicts the Diprotodon's journey across hills and rivers to find plants.
Supported by ACT Government, Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens and Ovolo Nishi.
Go see Megafauna: A Walk Through Time! 2023.
Megafauna: A Walk Through Time! 2023 is on 01 - 30 July 2023. The opening hours are: Check website for details. Conveniently located in Acton. Call 02 6250 9540 for details. Visit their website at https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens.
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