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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary Chat. Dr Judy West - ‘The Science Behind Your Gardens’ | Thursday, 1 August 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
This talk will explore the scientific role of the ANBG and show how research has influenced its development over the past 40 years. From the initial concept of a science-based botanic garden, nestled among natural bushland and on a hillside juxtaposed with ANU and CSIRO, the ANBG has fulfilled its early goals to grow, study and promote Australian plants. |
| Funding proposals due | Wednesday, 31 July 2013 - 5:00pm to Thursday, 1 August 2013 - 4:45pm |
Proposals are due by 31 July 2013 for projects to be supported by the Friends. |
| Turner themed walk | Saturday, 27 July 2013 - 11:00am to Sunday, 28 July 2013 - 11:45am |
Join a free ‘Turned On’ walk, featuring the themes of artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 – 1851) every Saturday in July and August at 11:00 am. |
| Ben Walcott - ‘Classic Italian Gardens and What They Can Teach Us about Design’ | Thursday, 25 July 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Delight in the classic gardens of Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and more. |
| Turner themed walk | Saturday, 20 July 2013 - 11:00am to Sunday, 21 July 2013 - 11:45am |
Join a free ‘Turned On’ walk, featuring the themes of artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 – 1851) every Saturday in July and August at 11:00 am. |
| Bill Hopkins - ‘Insights from Gardening at the South African High Commission’ | Thursday, 18 July 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
The garden of the South African High Commission is known for its spring display of flowering shrubs, bulbs and perennials surrounded by immaculate lawns and imposing marble statues. Vibrant South African species flourish in sheltered beds, and the small pond and water fountain is surrounded by proteas. |
| Turner themed walk | Saturday, 13 July 2013 - 11:00am to Sunday, 14 July 2013 - 11:45am |
Join a free ‘Turned On’ walk, featuring the themes of artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 – 1851) every Saturday in July and August at 11:00 am |
| Centenary Chat. Bill Gammage and Jake Gillen - ‘The Biggest Estate on Earth’ | Thursday, 11 July 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Professor Bill Gammage in his recent book The Biggest Estate on Earth revealed that Aboriginal Australians used fire management to transform the continent into a mosaic of grasslands and other kinds of plant communities to ensure their supplies of wildlife and plant foods. He will discuss his findings with Jake Gillen from the ANU’s Fenner School of Environment and Society. |
| Turner themed walk | Saturday, 6 July 2013 - 11:00am to Sunday, 7 July 2013 - 11:45am |
Join a free ‘Turned On’ walk, featuring the themes of artist Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775 – 1851) every Saturday in July and August at 11:00 am. |
| John Turnbull - 'The biology and utilisation of Xanthorrhoea' | Thursday, 4 July 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
John Turnbull, former CSIRO scientist and currently a volunteer guide at ANBG, will discuss the biology and utilisation of Australia's iconic grass trees (Xanthorrhoea species). (This talk replaces the Lee Burgess talk previously scheduled). |
