Tag: Gardens

This adventure is a combination of a walking tour- self-discovery and a learning experience.Our motto: Before we are pho...

Join this 4-day contemporary botanic art class with multi-award-winning artist Beverly Allen.Working with one plant subj...

Thresholds is an exhibition of hot glass works by Laura Nolan. Her work experiments with breath- glass and gravity. Brea...

This adventure is a combination of a walking tour- self-discovery and a learning experience.This is a fun and adventurou...

Historic roots to iconic views. Join us on this walking adventure and learn tips for creative photography.This adventure is designed as a combination of walking tour- discovery and learning experience.Our motto: Before we are photographers...WeAreObserversOverviewThis is a fun and adventurous way to learn how to take creative photographs with your smartphone while exploring an exceptionally scenic part of Sydney. During this three-hour workshop- we will walk along Sydney's harbour foreshore from the iconic Circular Quay Wharves to historic Woolloomooloo- photographing architecture- people- historic sites- flora & fauna- gardens and anything else that inspires you! The workshop is suitable for all skill levels- all ages- and any type of smartphone. What we doGive you some creative photography fundamentalsTeach you how to improve your phone handling skills when taking photographsShow you some creative composition techniques and tips used by professional photographersPoint you to our favourite phone apps for editing photos What you will needA smartphoneA basic level of fitness as we will be walking for most of the workshopSunscreen and a water bottleTime and placeThe workshop starts at 10 am sharp till 1pm. Please arrive 15 mins before the workshop begins.Meet at Ground Control Cafe- Circular Quay. Shop W4 Alfred St- Sydney NSW 2000COVID-SAFECovid-safe guidelines: For your safety- we will carry hand-sanitiser and practice safe distancing.

Take part in a self-guided scavenger hunt set in the botanic gardens! Challenge young minds with this specially designed adventure.The Mad Botanist is the latest adventure from Adventure Clues.Picture this: the Mad Botanist has just escaped from his secret laboratory nearby. He is in the final stages of mixing his dangerous potion and needs one final ingredient to create a deadly plant species never seen before on Earth. Very special and rare plants are at risk from his deadly experimentations and time is running out! Professor Whiz needs YOU! Professor Whiz needs your help to find the last ingredient and stop the Mad Botanist from succeeding with his evil plans. It won't be easy- the gardens are tricky to navigate and clues need to be solved.This a great trail for a family day out in a beautiful interactive environment. Kids will learn interesting facts and parents will enjoy a scenic adventure through the Botanical Gardens. The Mad Botanist trail is perfect if you are looking for an activity that will spark imaginations and challenge young minds.Play in small teamsDuration 2-3 hoursGet competitiveAdventure Clues fully supports social distancing guidelines- this is a self guided adventure in and outdoor environment. Please comply with all the latest government advice with regards to Covid-19.Refer to the Adventure Clues website for more information.What are you waiting for? Your first clue is waiting…

Every Saturday Kings Cross Market in Fitzroy Gardens offers you the freshest food and gourmet produce you can buy! Chat with the providers make friends and enjoy the ambience of mixing with your neighbours at Sydney's happiest marketplace.On Sundays- meet your friends for brunch or lunch! Choose from the delicious array of excellent food stalls and have a picnic on the grass. Check out the exciting stalls of designers offering antiques- and art by local artists and artisans.You never know quite what you will discover on the weekends at Kings Cross Market!Saturday and Sunday… rain or shine!Parking is available nearby at Kings Cross Car Park.

This year- Sydney Open is going digital- offering you a selection of curated online experiences around the key themes of City- Garden and Home.We invite you to discover your city in new ways with our line-up of free live-streamed talks- never before seen content- self-guided audio tours and more across the Sydney Open website.The full digital program will go live on the Sydney Open website from 7.30pm Friday 6 November.Enjoy a sneak peek below and find out more on our website:Sydney Open online talk seriesBe part of the conversations that matter in our inspiring Sydney Open live-streamed talk series launching 6 November. Hear from a range of diverse voices from across architecture- heritage- design and government and enjoy live Q&As.Find out moreSelf-guided audio toursExplore the city in new ways with our self-guided audio tours. Discover urban gardens- open spaces and significant architecture around the city - all at your own pace!

BAD Sydney presents a star-packed in person festival on 7-8 November at the State Library of NSW. See Kate McClymont- Gary Jubelin- Jess Hill- Michael Robotham- Caroline Overington- Chris Hammer- Tom Keneally- Nick Kaldas- Jana Wendt and many more.As always- there's plenty of crime and thriller fiction with Australian greats like Garry Disher- Michael Robotham and Chris Hammer as well as rising stars. Journalists explain why they turned to (fictional) crime. Fiction icon Tom Keneally talks to us about his view of the nature of evil and we explore writing about Auschwitz in fiction after 75 years.Like every year- we look at true crime - the first Australian serial killer with Tanya Bretherton or more recent Sydney crime with Kate McClymont. Top ex-NSW police Nick Kaldas- Gary Jubelin and Deb Wallace talk about their experience of policing. Speakers with personal knowledge tell us about experiencing the prison system and the impact of crime on victims and their families. We investigate wider criminal and social justice issues like modern slavery and the prevalence of domestic abuse as well as what can be done about it with Stella prize winner Jess Hill Are we in danger of turning into a security state asks Brian Toohey? Can we trust the justice system to make the right decisions queries Xanthe Mallett?Tickets start at just $10 for online sessions- and tickets to attend in person are extremely limited due to social distancing restrictions- so get in quick.This year we are restricted to 30 people in the audience for each event following NSW health regulations. We are using two rooms in different parts of the Library. For the Metcalfe Auditorium- enter the Library from the Macquarie Street entrance. For the Dixson Room- enter the Library from the Mitchell Building entrance on Shakespeare Place facing the Botanic Gardens. Covid-safe measuresPlease look at the special conditions of entry to the library for these unusual times. Be reassured that we are following all advice to keep you save.