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WHAT’S ON For more information about events, and to book, visit rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/whatson. All activities have been planned with your safety in mind, including social distancing and hygiene measures. Events with the BF symbol are organised by Foundation & Friends, and these can also be booked by calling the office on (02) 9231 8182.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ASTRONOMY AT THE CALYX The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Tue 23 March, 18 May & 17 June, 6.30pm–9.30pm Join us for a night of astronomy, star gazing and storytelling surrounded by the dazzling inBLOOM plant display. Travel through space to visit mysterious planets far from Earth! More than 4,000 planets have been discovered around other stars. Dr Angel Sanchez-Lopez or Professor Fred Watson will take you on a journey to these strange 'other' worlds. How do astronomers discover them? M $37 NM $41 rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/astronomy
inBLOOM CREATIVE COLLAGE WORKSHOP With Toni Mcdowell Maiden Theatre, Royal Botanic Garden, Thu 25–Fri 26 March, 9.30am–4pm Explore the exciting possibilities of collage, originally invented by Picasso and Braque. A great entry into making abstract art, this workshop stimulates ideas, themes and visual stories, while using plants as inspiration. Students will learn leaf printing and experiment with paper, string, bark, paint, crayon and ink. The result? Unique greeting cards and artworks ready to hang. M $280 NM $320 R L i BF rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/What-s-On
The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Open daily all autumn, 10am–4pm Immerse yourself in a showcase of colour, surrounded by more than 20,000 spectacular plants and flowers, and one of the largest living green walls in the southern hemisphere. Please note The Calyx will be closed on 4 March. Entry by donation. Suitable for all. rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/What-s-On
KEY: M Foundation & Friends’ member NM Non-member MC Member’s child NC Non-member’s child F Free Morning tea provided L Lunch provided R Refreshments provided MP Materials provided B rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au BF Book through Foundation & Friends New member gift voucher can be used i More information with booking
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