The coordinator of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival, Linda Roberts has declared the Festival as having attractions for everyone as it unveils its first week of open days, tours, talks, and interactive events.
Ms Roberts said there was so much to see and do in the nation’s capital and surrounds during the Festival which was being held over the school holiday and Anzac Day period.
She said that people who wanted to explore Canberra’s natural history could go on a woodlands walk on Friday (20 April) at the Black Mountain Nature Reserve, when botanist Rosemary Purdie would describe the key characteristics of the Reserve, including the site’s winding trails and stunning views.
“If you are looking to stretch your legs a bit with the kids, head out on an adventure at Lanyon Homestead with the Lanyon Discovery Pack,” Ms Roberts said.
“The Pack includes a Discovery Farm Walk Map and other fun activities to help you discover this picturesque, heritage-listed homestead, gardens and surrounds.”
The Pack is available to visitors until Saturday (21 April).
She said that anyone keen to explore heritage at night could take the family to join a spooky torchlight tour at St John’s churchyard in Reid.
“Explore this shadowy site and hear tales of the many pioneers buried here at a graveyard which predated our city by almost 70 years.”
Ms Roberts said the 2018 Canberra and Region Heritage Festival would run until Sunday, 29 April.
The full program of events can be accessed at the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate’s website at this PS News link.
