Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

29/05/2026

It’s lyrebird breeding season 🪶

Between April and October, male Superb Lyrebirds establish territories and perform elaborate songs and dances from display mounds to attract mates.
These remarkable birds can often be spotted scratching through leaf litter in search of insects, spiders and worms, playing an important role in turning over the forest floor.
Famous for their incredible mimicry, lyrebirds can imitate everything from other birds and dogs barking to camera shutters and even car alarms.
Keep an ear out next time you’re walking through the bush!

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

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23/05/2026

It’s World Turtle Day! 🐢🌿

Eastern Long-necked Turtles can often be seen around ponds and wetlands, where they help keep aquatic ecosystems healthy and clean. They feed on insects, small aquatic animals and carrion, helping to keep waterways balanced and clean.

Unlike many turtles, Eastern Long-necks stretch their necks out to the side rather than pulling them straight back into their shell. They’re also strong swimmers and can travel across land after rain in search of new waterways.

Keep an eye out for wild turtles around the ponds and drop into the Visitor Centre to meet either Tiny, Todd or Tetley 💚

22/05/2026

We’re excited to be part of the 2026 NSW & ACT Outdoor Industry Awards and would love your support in the People’s Choice Award 🌿

This award is voted by the community and every vote helps celebrate the work we do connecting people with nature and encouraging more time outdoors in our beautiful bushland setting.

Vote for us here 💚
www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026outdoorspeopleschoice

20/05/2026

Learn how to identify local plants & practice your new skills in a beautiful bushland setting.

19/05/2026

World Bee Day spotlight: the Sugarbag Bee & the Green Carpenter Bee 🐝💚

These two native bees found at the Wildflower Garden have very different lifestyles, but one important job in common - pollination.
Sugarbag Bees are social stingless bees that live in colonies, while Green Carpenter Bees are solitary and among the largest bees in Australia.
Today we’re celebrating the tiny pollinators helping our bushland thrive every day. 🌼

07/05/2026

This spring, the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden transforms into an outdoor gallery - and we want your work in it! 🎨

Over $5,000 in prize money is up for grabs 💰

We’re calling on artists to go bold, get creative and connect to the Australian bushland with works inspired by native flora, fauna, and recycled materials.

Categories:
🌱Junior (17 & under – individual)
🦋 Groups (17 & under – groups/schools)
🌟Open (18+)

Entries close Sunday 26 July 📅
www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Events-and-festivals/Ku-ring-gai-Sculpture-Trail