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Of the seven groups of weevils associated with cycads in the world, four have evolved exclusive pollination mutualisms with their hosts, depending on cycad cones for breeding while the cycads depend on them for pollination. The physiology of the cycad cones is tightly correlated with the behaviour of the weevils, in that the cones release specific odours and heat up in the evening to both attract and repel the weevils.

Rolf will talk to the broad evolutionary relationship between weevils and cycads, and Thomas will place this in the Australian context.

Brett will describe his work on natural resource management programs. Over the last seven years he has been involved in the implementation of a kangaroo monitoring program using pellet counts; the creation of an ACT vegetation map; and the establishment of a research monitoring program looking at the effects of kangaroo grazing on reptiles and grass.

Meet: at the junction of Clunies Ross Street and Black Mountain Drive. Look for the balloons. It may be a good idea to park at the bottom of the ANBG southern car park (closer to the Black Mountain Drive) and walk across the road from the bottom gate to the meeting point.

For more details, click on the blue heading in the left hand column.

The next Sunday Session at Jindii EcoSpa will focus on Mindfulness and will include a guided mindfulness meditation walk in the Gardens.

By increasing your ability to live mindfully and by developing the skills to manage stressful experiences, as well as learning to tend to and nurture your resilience and well-being, you can learn how living mindfully can revitalise, recharge and replenish you. ‘Mindful Meditation’ is about remembering to care for yourself by choosing kindness and compassion over anger, jealousy and distractions.

Tickets cost $20. For more information, see the Jindii EcoSpa event brochure (PDF). A delicious morning tea will be served.