The Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan

The way we were - First major garden display off the rank was the Terrace Garden (now the Connections Garden). It began as a 4.5 hectare hillside that was reshaped into a series of terraces to display the evolution of Australian native plants. Over 2500 species of native plants were to be set out in family groups representing an evolutionary sequence from those with primitive features to the more advanced. Starting with ferns, conifers and cycads, to flowering plants, a winding 1.5 km walking track would lead to the summit and sweeping views of the Garden. Unfortunately, in early 1988 a storm caused major damage to the newly terraced area and 3000 hours of labour were required to repair it for the opening. http://bit.ly/visitABG #ABGturns30

We have just 1 week left of our winter under 5's Bush Playgroup to go. If you haven't been before, this program has been created to get little people into nature and assisting with their fine and motor skill development. Bookings are essential http://bit.ly/2l8CiCy

Do you have a birthday or other celebration coming up, but you'd rather not host it at home? Well instead why not book one of the picnic shelters here at the Garden? We have shelters for all different types of celebrations and now our picnic bookings can be done completely online! Just head to our venue page for more info http://bit.ly/2BiQMGu

Plantain is considered a pest by many gardeners, but did you know this common weed can be eaten and Ribwort plantain can be used to treat diarrhoea, gastritis, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome to name a few. Learn this and other fascinating facts at Wild Weeds, Foraging Feeds Sun 2 Sept. Bookings essential http://bit.ly/2vWicRN

Our own local musical maestro will be performing at Meet The Orchestra on Sat 1 Sept in the gorgeous Wattle Garden. Megan Amos grew up in #Campbelltown studying piano from age 10 and flute from 16 and plans to complete a Bachelor in Music Education with Masters in Conducting. See Megan perform with the very talented Western Sydney Youth Orchestra. Bookings essential http://bit.ly/2w8KoAc #Macarthur

Did you attend Science in the Wild on the weekend? If so, don't forget you can go in the running for some free passes to our great holiday workshops. Just click the link in the post below to complete and go in the draw!

Wattle Day might be coming up on 1 September, but our wattles are well and truly in bloom already here at the Australian Botanic Garden. Thanks for the story Campbelltown Macarthur Advertiser

Our spring program is now live on our website and kicking of the season we have the Western Sydney Youth Orchestra with Meet the Orcestra, performing songs from Frozen and Moana! Bookings are essential for this one so head to our What's On to book and see what else you can do this spring in Your Garden! http://bit.ly/ABGwhatson #ABGspring #AustralianBG #ABGturns30

Well what a day. With huge crowds fabulous weather and amazing stalls and activities, Science in the Wild is over for another year. We'd like to thank everyone who came as well as all the partnering organisations who took part. If you had a photo taken keep an eye on our Facebook page for the photos which should go up shortly. Finally a big thanks to Inspiring Australia, Sydney Science Festival and National Science Week for making this event possible. #SSF18

What a day! Let us know how you like SCIENCE IN THE WILD and go in the draw for one of 4 tickets to our holiday programs at The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan! Register here and we will send you our survey! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/science-i n-the-wild-survey-…

Look at that view! Aboriginal Superbeings - Dance Australia’s History are pulling some sweet moves in front of our quintessential Australian backdrop #australianbg #ssf2018

And we’re off! Science in the Wild 2018 has officially started with Mr Butterfly & Mrs Cockroach on the main stage. Visit us at the Welcome Desk for your map and timetable so you don’t miss out on anything today 🦖 #australianbg #ssf2018

We’re busy setting up for Science in the Wild! Everything kicks off at 11am. It’s a beautiful sunny day here - don’t forget the sunscreen!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Science in the Wild - Dinosaurs vs Superpowers is on at the Garden tomorrow from 11am. So have you planned your day? There's so much to see, oh my goodness, you will need a map and a list of what's on. Don't worry we have both for you. You can either download the map from the website (or see it here in this post) or head to the visitor centre to collect your hard copy. To find out the full list of what's on, head to the website http://bit.ly/ABGNatSciWeek. And remember this is all thanks to Inspiring Australia, Sydney Science Festival and National Science Week and entry is FREE!. #SSF18s