April 13

Hello Canberra,

Hello Canberra,

🌤️ Weather: 21° and mostly sunny.

📆 Today: It’s Saturday 13th April. Have a great weekend!

Creating a Climate Wise Garden in Canberra

Did you know there is a Canberra Plant Selector Tool? The free online tool will help you choose suitable plants that will thrive in our climate and provide a habitat for native animals. Choosing the right plants in your garden will help protect the city against extreme heat, rainfall events and bushfires. Find out more.

If you want to learn more about building a garden for the future, there is a free in-person workshop happening on Wednesday evening. The workshop is presented by local landscape architect and founder of The Climate Factory, Edwina Robinson. It covers topics including water harvesting, improving soils, planting for winter and how to use the Canberra Plant Selector Tool. Details here.

News: There’s a New Temporary Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre

The visitor centre at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve permanently closed last year. The building was plagued with persistent water leaks and residual moisture and it had become unsafe for staff.

A new demountable building has been installed at the entrance as a temporary visitor centre so you’ll once again be able to chat with staff in person when visiting. Planning is underway for a new permanent Visitor Centre.

Entry to Tidbinbilla is currently free until further notice. Autumn is an excellent time to visit the reserve!

Eats: Cicada Bar Express Menu

Next time you see a show at Canberra Theatre, why not try Cicada Bar’s new Compact Menu designed especially for an express pre-show dinner (and cocktail). The kitchen opens from 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and is just around the corner from the Theatre. Details here.

Today: Calthorpes House and Garden Tours

During the Heritage Festival, ACT Historic Places is running tours of Calthorpes house and garden. The house was built in a Spanish Mission and Mediterranean style and has remained virtually unchanged from the 1920s. There are tours running over the next 3 Saturdays. Details here.

Something to do: Reversing Your Caravan Or Trailer

Did you know CIT runs a one day course on reversing your trailer or caravan?! Learn how to reverse your caravan or trailer easily and safely by learning the simple secrets to make sure it goes the right way every time. You’ll also learn about weight ratios and basic maintenance. The next course is running on Saturday 20th April. Details here.

Sport: ACT Brumbies (w) vs Western Force

Rugby is back at Viking Park in Wanniassa. The ACT Brumbies (w) are playing the Western Force today, with kick-off at 2:35 p.m. Family tickets are available for just $25. Tickets here.

On Now: Billy Elliot at the Q

Billy Elliot the Musical is now playing at The Q (Queanbeyan). The production by the Free-Rain Theatre Company tells the story of a young boy who finds his passion for dance in the midst of the 1984 miners' strike in northern England. It’s on now until May 5th. Details here.

This Weekend in Canberra

Get the full wrap of what’s happening in Canberra this Weekend here.