The Friends recently upgraded the mobility scooters at the ANBG, replacing those purchased by the Friends in 2005.
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Tree Management at the ANBG
David Taylor, the Curator of Living Collections at the Gardens, has asked if the Friends can publicise the ANBG’s approach to tree management, being undertaken by the tree team, Dan, Anthony, Mark and Pete (returning soon) guided by Phil. As Dave notes, it can be difficult to see large trees go, but his hope is that knowing more about how the ANBG makes such decisions will allow better appreciation of the considered way this happens.
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Paperbark Treehouse opens
The Paperbark Treehouse was officially opened on Wednesday 29 November in a lively ceremony by Acting Deputy Secretary Matt Cahill of the Department of the Environment and Energy. The treehouse has been attracting much media interest and many visitors.
This exciting artwork has been underwritten by the Friends and is a major activity of the Public Fund of the Friends. Our thanks to all who have donated so far to the Public Fund campaign: as of last week, the Public Fund had received around $24,000 in donations.
![New Life Members, John and Maureen Connolly, with their awards New Life Members, John and Maureen Connolly, with their awards](https://friendsanbg.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/news/John_Maureen_Connolly_AGM2017_420x315.jpg?itok=l8od8lG5)
New faces and old friends at the 2017 AGM
The 29th AGM of the Friends was held at the Gardens on Tuesday 31 October.
Three new Council members were elected: Jann Ollerenshaw as Secretary, and Wendy Antoniak and Linda Beveridge as Council members.
The President, Lesley Jackman, welcomed the new members and thanked the retiring Council members (David Cox, Jan Finley, and Rita Maclachlan) for their work and support.
John and Maureen Connolly were invested as life members of the Friends for their excellent and continuing contributions over many years.
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Friends' discount at Cool Country Natives plant nursery, Pialligo
The Friends have negotiated a 5% discount for members with Cool Country Natives in Pialligo, an Australian native plant nursery specialising in species for cool climates. Friends claiming the discount will need to show a current Friends of the ANBG membership card. With spring fast approaching this is a lovely time of year to drop in and buy some Australian native plants. The nursery address is 5A Beltana Road Pialligo, on the left as you enter Pialligo.
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Volunteering in the Gardens
Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Gardens? Information on how you can do this is on our new Volunteering webpage. There are lots of enjoyable and rewarding things to do.