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SUMMARY:The Friends' 38th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members are cordially invited to attend the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the ANBG on Thursday 15 October at 3pm in the Gardens’ Theatrette. For catering purposes please register your attendance. Apologies can also be sent – see below. \nWhen: Thursday 15 October\, 2.45 pm for 3 pm start\nWhere: ANBG Theatrette and refreshments afterwards in the Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre. \nAttendance and Apologies for the AGM\nPlease register your attendance or apology by 9 October using this link https://fanbg.memberjungle.club/agm-attendance \nIf you have any questions about the AGM\, please contact the Secretary at secretary@friendsanbg.org.au. \nAGM tiny tours\nVolunteers will be available following the AGM to guide a tiny tour for members to view some new Friends’ funded projects nearby. They will also offer to assist members to the venue for the refreshments at the Celia Rosser Room at the Banksia Centre.  The tiny tours will include the Flora Explorer Custom Shelter\, the Growing Friends plant nursery and a demonstration of the new Projection microscope. The Student Photographic Exhibition will also be accessible in the Banksia Garden\, behind the Banksia Centre. Photographs and art works by members of the Photographic Groups and the Botanic Art Group will be on display. \nAGM Agenda\nOn the agenda will be the election for President\, Vice President and Secretary and one member of Council. If a current member of Council nominates for and is elected to another vacant position\, there will be an additional vacancy for an Ordinary Member. \nThe agenda will include reports from Dr Matthew Parker\, Director ANBG\, Science and ANBG\, Parks Australia; Linda Beveridge\, Friends President and Dr Rod King\, Friends Treasurer. \nThe Flora Explorer bus will be available for members requiring special assistance to reach the Celia Rosser Room in the Banksia Centre after the tours. \nAGM documents and information about how to nominate for the vacant positions are on the Friends’ website via this link https://friendsanbg.org.au/news/the-friends-38th-annual-general-meeting. \nNominations for Council vacancies\nCall for nominations for vacant positions on Council\nNominations are being sought for President\, Vice President\, Secretary and one ordinary member of Council. The term of office for these positions is from November 2026 to October 2028. \nAre you a scientist\, a chartered accountant\, a bookkeeper or an IT specialist with a love for the ANBG? Do you have other skills and experience that might be helpful for the Council of the Friends of the ANBG? If so\, please consider nominating for the Council. \nHow to nominate\nThe nomination forms and information are available on the website at: https://friendsanbg.org.au/news/the-friends-38th-annual-general-meeting. \nCompleted nomination forms should reach Secretary via secretary@friendsanbg.org.au no later than 5pm on Friday 9th October. \nIf you have any questions\, please email them to secretary@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/the-friends-38th-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T120000
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next regular meeting of the Photographic Group takes place on Friday 25 September at 10.00am in the Theatrette. \nThe guest presenter will be Dr Veronica Briceno Rodriguez. Veronica is the Conservation Horticulture Manager at the Gardens and leads the development of the ANBG Threatened Species Conservation Framework. She also oversees the Living Collection Strategy. \nThe title of her presentation is “Holistic conservation at the Australian National Botanic Gardens”. \nThis presentation highlights the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ approach to conservation\, drawing on its living collections\, horticultural expertise\, and close collaboration with the National Seed Bank and threatened species officers. \nOur regular show and tell session will also take place. Bring up to six images on a thumb drive to share with fellow PG members. Short videos can be shown also.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-september-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T233231Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Group session
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Journalling Group has been meeting for over five years. Members are enjoying the Gardens through the changing seasons. September should see many Acacias in flower\, and the Rainforest is of particular interest for its wonderful textures and lighting. \nThe Group meets on the first Monday of each month. All Friends are welcome to join. \nFor more information\, contact the Group’s convenor Lesley Page at naturejournal@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/nature-journaling-group-session/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T231912Z
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Photographic Group regular meeting takes place in the ANBG Theatrette at 10 am on Friday 28 August. \nThe feature of this meeting will be a presentation by Mal Carnegie who is the Lake Cowal Foundation Projects Manager. He is a well-known environmental educator\, wildlife photographer and author who monitors wetland ecosystems\, bird breeding and regional conservation efforts at Lake Cowal near West Wyalong. \nThere will also be a demonstration of the new online entry portal for Illuminate’26.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/august-2026-photographic-group-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260731T120000
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group July Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next Photographic Group regular meeting is at 10.00am Friday 31 July. \nIt will feature a presentation by four members of the Photographic Group about a recent visit to Tasmania. \nPhil Green\, Simone Slater\, Debbie Howard and Karin Neufeld were participants in a Nature Art Lab tour in May 2026 to capture images of the spectacular fungi for which Tasmania is well known. \nThey will present highlights of their photography from that trip as well as give an account of their journey. \nThe regular show and tell session is also on again. Bring up to six images on a thumb drive to share with your fellow PG members. You can include videos of up to ten seconds each if you choose.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-july-regular-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260614T175154Z
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group June Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next regular Photographic Group meeting takes place at 10.00 am Friday 26 June in the Theatrette. \nThe feature of this meeting will be a session conducted by Cristy Froehlich to constructively critique images brought to the meeting by members specifically for this purpose. \nCristy is a highly respected Canberra photographer and an experienced photography judge. She is skilled at giving constructive feedback on photographic images\, as several Group members can attest. If you wish to participate\, bring up to three images on a thumb drive for Cristy to review. \nIn addition\, we will also have our regular show and tell session. Bring up to six images (including video clips of up to ten seconds)\, again on a thumb drive. \nSee you there!
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-june-regular-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T042900Z
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group May Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The regular Photographic Group meeting takes place at 10.00 am Friday 29 May in the Theatrette. \nAs advised earlier\, unfortunately\, the speaker who had originally been scheduled to join us in May is no longer available. \nInstead\, Graham Gall will make a presentation titled “Flora in Focus” which will be especially relevant to our Group’s interest in capturing images of the Gardens. \nFor those of you who do not know Graham\, he is a highly respected\, exhibited and awarded Canberra photographer. He has a long association with the Friends Photographic Group. \nWe will also have our normal show and tell segment. Bring up to 6 images on a thumb drive to share with fellow members. You can include videos of up to ten seconds each if you choose. \nSee you there!
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-may-regular-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260314T083159Z
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SUMMARY:Friends Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next regular meeting takes place on Friday 27 March at 10am in the Theatrette. \nThe guest presenter will be Cormac Farrell. Cormac is an environmental scientist and beekeeper\, best known as the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament. He also manages several apiaries throughout Canberra\, including training apiaries\, organic orchards\, and tall rooftop apiaries. \nCormac will talk about his experiences as the head beekeeper of the Australian Parliament\, and how photographs\, video and other media have played a critical role in outreach and communication. \nHe will also touch on how the increasing popularity of native bee photography has helped move the public’s understanding of bees to move beyond honey and towards the role of pollinators in food security and the wider environment.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-photographic-group-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260315T095702Z
CREATED:20260315T095702Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The first regular Photographic Group meeting of the new year takes place on Friday 27 February at 10.00am in the Theatrette. \nThe meeting will kick off 2026 with an expansive ‘show and tell’ session. \nBring up to 12 images on a thumb drive to share with fellow members. Your favourite images of nature and wildlife taken over the past year or so are encouraged. The subject does not have to be in the Gardens. It’s a chance to show off your development as a photographer. \nThe meeting will also be an opportunity to hear about forthcoming Photographic Group activities.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-anbg-photographic-group-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260302T013424Z
CREATED:20260302T013423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013424Z
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The last monthly meeting for 2025 will take place on Friday 28 November 2025 at 10 am in the Theatrette. \nGraham Gall will be the speaker. His topic will be the Birdlife Photography Biennial Conference which takes place in Canberra on 7 and 8 March 2026. Hear about who will be speaking\, associated birding outings and what else is on the program from Graham\, who is Chair of the organising committee. \nThe meeting will include a regular show-and-tell segment in which participants share images and the inspiration behind them.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260302T013310Z
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SUMMARY:Friends 2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the ANBG will be held on Thursday 16 October at 3pm in the Gardens Theatrette followed by light refreshments in the Dickson Room. \nOn the agenda will be the election for Secretary\, Treasurer and four ordinary members of Council. If a current member of Council nominates for and is elected to another vacant position\, there will be an additional vacancy for an Ordinary Member. \nThe agenda will also include reports from Dr Matthew Parker\, Director ANBG\, Science and ANBG\, Parks Australia\, Linda Beveridge\, President and Rod King\, Treasurer. \nThe AGM documents and information about how to nominate for the vacant positions: \n\nProvisional Agenda for the 37th AGM (PDF\, 171 KB)\nDraft Minutes for the 36th Annual General Meeting (PDF\, 208 KB)\nNomination Form (Word format) (DOCX\, 2.9 MB)\nNomination Form (PDF format) (PDF\, 79 KB)\nSigned FANBG Financial Statements (PDF format) (PDF\, 3.5 MB)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email secretary@friendsanbg.org.au \nApologies for the AGM\nPlease send apologies for the AGM to secretary@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-2025-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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