Floriade is blooming, and our native wildflowers are starting to put on a show too!

One of the best places to see them locally is Umbagong District Park — home to a beautiful Blue Devil Grassland.

We might be a little early for the wildflowers to be at their peak, but there’s still plenty to see at Umbagong.

Our expert guide, John Fitz Gerald from the Umbagong Landcare Group, will share his knowledge and teach us about the plants, birds, creek, and ecology of the park. John will also show us the local art work by Geoff Filmer, part of a series of flora and fauna murals commissioned by Icon Water for their infrastructure.

WALK DETAILS

Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm (approx.)
Distance: approx 5 kms

MEETING LOCATION

Will be provided to registered participants prior to the event

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

Long pants
Enclosed walking shoes
Hat and sunscreen
Water and snacks
Bring your lunch to enjoy by the creek after the walk

BIOGRAPHY

John Fitz Gerald wears a few hats in the local landcare scene - the relevant ones for the grassland walk are many years of working in Friends of Grasslands, the Umbagong Landcare Group and Canberra Nature Map.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact: kelly.allison@conservationcouncil.org.au
Umbagong District Park: https://ginninderralandcare.org.au/umbagong-landcare-group/
Blue Devils: https://canberra.naturemapr.org/species/4991

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This walk was made possible with assistance from the ACT Government under the

Contact the host of Branching Out: Art, flora and fauna of Umbagong District Park