Canberra Environment Centre

31/08/2026

Join us this Saturday morning for a garden drop in session!
We will be planting seedlings and turning the compost.
Come along and say hi! 10-11:30am + Community BBQ after!
https://www.canberraenvironment.org/events/community-garden-01-alge4-p8tsb-6pthj-n7npp-lfb3t-p8b9z-7xz9b-nad9w-k78w8-g6ebm

27/08/2026

News flash: our second Q***r Trails walk is live! And it’s a special one. Join conservation researcher & scientist, Tina, for a Greater Glider Spotlight Walk, an evening adventure through Tallaganda State Forest in search of one of Australia’s most remarkable nocturnal mammals.

Nocturnal Neighbours is part of Q***r Trails & Tales, a series of six expert-guided nature walks celebrating local landscapes, wildlife and biodiversity through a q***r lens, supported by the ACT Government’s Capital of Equality Grants Program. 🏳️‍🌈

Our last walk sold out quickly, so grab your tickets soon! Places are capped at 8 people.

📅 Saturday 3 October, 6–8pm
📍 Tallaganda State Forest
🎟️ Register now via Humanitix here: https://events.humanitix.com/nocturnal-neighbours-greater-gliders

24/08/2026

Don't miss out on an opportunity to tour Tiny Farm CBR and see what Holly has cooking for spring! Tickets here: https://www.canberraenvironment.org/events/tiny-farm-cbr-tour

20/08/2026

Nature Fact:
Did you know there are more orchid species in Canberra than in the entire United Kingdom?
Many of our native orchids are tiny and easy to overlook, while others have evolved extraordinary relationships with fungi living beneath the soil and highly specialised pollinators. Once you know what to look for, you'll discover an entirely new world hidden in the bush.
Join us for Bloom with Pride: Hidden Orchids of Black Mountain, where Dr Ryan O'Donnell from the Australian National University will introduce you to the remarkable diversity, ecology and evolution of Australia's native orchids as you explore one of Canberra's most iconic natural landscapes.
📅 Saturday 12 September
📍 Black Mountain
🎟️ Places are limited. Register now via Humanitixhttps://events.humanitix.com/orchids-of-black-mountain

20/08/2026

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR SATURDAY

Hey everyone! This saturday we start our beginner bike service course at The Recyclery Canberray Canberra!! The course is PERFECT for those who want to gain confidence and know what to do with any pesky bicycle mechanical issues.

THERE ARE ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT

This is a BEGINNER bike service course ran on-site at The Recyclery, Gungaderra Homestead.

19/08/2026

This time last night 🫶 Our President, Julie Boulton, giving her Impact Hour talk on circular fashion and systems change Dissent 👏 Imagine a world in which the life cycle of a product or garment, from production to repair to the repurposing of materials, was designed in from the start? That’s the kind of world we’d love to see 🌞

Well done, Jules! And thanks to all those who came along to learn & connect.

Join us for the next Impact Hour on 15 Sep about turtle conservation and protection + the power of citizen science, with Dr Bruno Ferronato 🌊

SEE Change Conservation Council ACT

14/08/2026

Next Tuesday we have the launch of our podcast! Come along! It will be at 7pm after Impact Hour

14/08/2026

Meet Your Guide: Dr Ryan O'Donnell
We're excited to welcome Dr Ryan O'Donnell as the guide for our upcoming Bloom with Pride: Hidden Orchids of Black Mountainwalk.
Ryan is a mycologist, botanist and postdoctoral researcher at the Australian National University, where their research explores the remarkable evolution of Australia's native orchids and the underground fungal partnerships they depend on to survive. Their work spans orchid ecology, evolution and conservation, helping uncover the hidden relationships that shape our native landscapes.
Did you know there are more orchid species in Canberra than in the entire United Kingdom?
On this walk, Ryan will introduce you to the extraordinary orchid diversity of Black Mountain, revealing the hidden world of these remarkable plants and the fascinating ecological relationships that allow them to thrive.
Whether you're a keen naturalist or simply curious about the incredible biodiversity on Canberra's doorstep, this is a unique opportunity to explore Black Mountain through the eyes of a leading orchid researcher.
📅 Saturday 12 September
📍 Black Mountain
🎟️ Places are limited. Register now via Humanitix
https://events.humanitix.com/orchids-of-black-mountain

12/08/2026

Check out what's coming up in August at CEC
Read more and register via our link below
https://www.canberraenvironment.org/events

11/08/2026

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Q***r Trails & Tales Nature Walks are coming... in just one month!

Good news: we’re bringing you a brand new series of Spring & Summer expert-guided walks celebrating q***r community, connection, stories, and the beautiful ecospaces of Ngunawal Country. Come along, get outside, meet some good people, have a picnic with us, and explore Canberra through a q***r lens. 🌈🥾

We’re launching Saturday 12 September!

🌱 Launch breakfast: 9am at the Australian National Botanic Gardens
🌸 First walk: 10am — exploring orchids of Canberra with Dr Ryan O’Donnell @ Black Mountain 🌸

More details coming very soon.

Want to be kept in the loop? DM us your email address and we’ll add you to the list — or stay tuned to our socials for updates.

Q***r Trails & Tales is proudly supported by the ACT Government’s Capital of Equality Grants program.

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