ACT Branch: Christmas Party at York Park
Come and celebrate with other AGHS friends in the next step back to the life we used to enjoy before COVID, and the start of the Christmas season. We will be gathering under the leafy oaks in York Park in […]
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ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Marion Mahony Griffin: In Her Own Right
In association with the Friends of the National Library to coincide with the 151th anniversary of Marion’s birth in 1871. Glenda argues the case for Marion to be recognised for her unique combination of artist, architect, environmentalist, community maker and […]
Webinar: Callan Park and Broughton Hall: A Historic Hospital and Parkland in Transition
Join us for a webinar - Callan Park and Broughton Hall: A Historic Hospital and Parkland in Transition - presented by Roslyn Burge. When: Wednesday 23 February, 7pm AEDT (Sign on commences from 6:45pm and the presentation begins at 7:00pm). […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Telling the Time by the Sun
Armillary Sphere, ANBG, Photo Nancy Clarke. This is a self-drive event. We are absolutely delighted that the Sundials afternoon foreshadowed in the December Newsletter will go ahead on Friday 18th March. This twice-deferred event has been much anticipated and […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Lovely Lambrigg
A joint AGHS/National Trust ACT Event for the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival The National Trust (ACT) and the ACT Monaro Riverina branch of the Australian Garden History Society invite you to visit Lambrigg, once the residence of William Farrer […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: A visit to Callum Brae
Although Callum Brae is located on the intersection of Mugga Lane and Narrabundah Lane in Symonston it is not well known. We invite members to bring along friends for a gentle guided walk to see some magnificent old Yellow Box […]
Webinars: Burnley Gardens / Ina Higgins
Two online lectures To replace the cancelled Symposium "Women in Horticulture" which was to be held in conjunction with Friends of Burnley Gardens and the Herb Society of Victoria, AGHS is offering the two planned lectures online instead. FOBG will […]
Zoom Lecture – Jason Chongue and The Plant Society
Jason Chongue is the Creative Director of design studio and store The Plant Society. After gaining a wealth of experience working as an architect and interior designer, Jason merged his passion for plants and design by establishing The Plant Society […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Versailles Gardens in Fact and Fiction
Soup, a talk and a movie in Wintery Gundaroo. Join members of the Australian Garden History Society in the warm historic Gundaroo Memorial Hall on Wednesday 29 June, for a cheery afternoon in the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles. […]
Zoom lecture: The Edwardian Garden – golden and delicious
Deanery, Sonning, house and steps - Caroline Holmes Special online lecture by renowned UK Garden Historian, Caroline Holmes. Gardens of a golden afternoon are glimpsed in black and white photographs and nostalgic cottage paintings. The Mediterranean inspired the architecture of […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: AGM and Annual Lecture
AGM Time: 5.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Annual Lecture: The Enduring Camelia Tree given by Dr Stephen Utick Time: 6.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Camellias have played a part in Australia’s gardens for just on 200 years or perhaps […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Visit to Lambrigg
Lambrigg (photo Mary Johnson) A joint AGHS/National Trust ACT event. The National Trust (ACT) and the ACT Monaro Riverina Branch of the Australian Garden History Society invite you to visit Lambrigg, once the residence of William Farrer who made a […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Visit to Two Before Ten Urban Farm
A talk about and tour of the sustainable urban farm at Two Before Ten with an option to stay on for drinks at the adjacent 10 Yards bar. Aranda is the home of many modernist homes and of Two Before […]
2022 Annual National Conference
Wrest Point Casino 410 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart, TAS, AustraliaLandscape on the Edge: Challenge and Opportunity 11 - 13 November 2022 For an overview of the conference download the AGHS Conference Brochure 2022. For conference attendee information and program download the AGHS Conference Program 2022. NOTE THAT REGISTRATIONS ARE […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: End of Year Visit to Richlands and Riversdale
Riversdale (photo Michael Bligh) A Self-Drive Day visit to Richlands and Riverdale. AGHS members and friends are invited to a special end of year day, a self-drive visit to Richlands just north of Taralga and Riversdale, the historic house and […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Cressida Campbell – a special tour at the NGA
Our opening event for 2023 is a special guided tour of the wonderful exhibition Cressida Campbell in the National Gallery of Australia. This large, exceptionally beautiful exhibition has been drawing enthusiastic visitors since it opened in October. Here is an […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Is that a Cordyline among the Callistemons? A walk in the streets of Hackett
The Canberra suburb of Hackett was developed from the mid-1960s, with many houses built for ‘indoor-outdoor living’. This design, imported from southern California, became a major feature of houses and gardens across Australia's suburbs from the 1950s. This walk around Hackett will view […]
Webinar: C.R.U.N.C.H. (Climate Resilience Understanding New Challenges for Historic Gardens)
Eryldene will host an online event on 30th March 2023, exploring how historic gardens are building resilience to climate change. Speakers from the UK, USA, Australia and South Africa will share local and global garden management experiences with an interactive […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Four Gardens of the Monaro
On Friday 21 April we have the opportunity for an autumn visit to four lovely Monaro gardens, two in Cooma, followed by two a little further south, near Nimmitabel. This will be a self-drive day, with arrival at our first garden visit […]
ACT Monaro Riverina Branch: Westbourne Woods Walk and Talk
Friends of ACT for Trees (FACTT) convenor, Paul Scholtens, will take us on a guided walk to the Nicholls incinerator through Westbourne Woods. Ipswich and Canberra each have one of the remaining seven incinerators designed by Eric Nicholls and Walter […]