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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group 'Getting to know agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools)'
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools). Heino Lepp from the mycology collection of the Australian National Herbarium will talk about the macroscopic features that help identify agarics and will have fresh specimens on hand.  A compound microscope is necessary for the identification of many species but\, even for an expert\, the first step in identification is a look at the macroscopic features. The aim of the session is to help you learn how to look at agarics in that first step. Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen:  1.30 – 4.00 pm on Thursday 21 May 2026.\nWhere: Solander Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBooking ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-getting-to-know-agaric-fungi-mushrooms-and-toadstools-2/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Plant Recognition Group":MAILTO:plantname@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T120000
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SUMMARY:Botanic Art Group – Have a Go at Botanical Art
DESCRIPTION:The Botanic Art Group is delighted to invite people to come and HAVE A GO AT BOTANICAL ART. We will be painting a leaf\, an easy subject with which everyone is familiar.  A number of our members have volunteered to act as mentors. Materials such as watercolours and coloured pencils will be available to try\, but if you have watercolours\, coloured pencils or a small brush please bring them along. \nDate: Wednesday 20 May 2026\nTime: 10 am to 12 pm\nLocation: Celia Rosser Room\, in the Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBookings: If you are coming along please RSVP to kateramsey23@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/botanic-art-group-have-a-go-at-botanical-art/
LOCATION:Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, Australian National Botanical Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends' Botanic Art Group":MAILTO:botanicart@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T183146
CREATED:20260511T064552Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends – Plant Propagation Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Growing Friends will be holding hands-on propagation sessions\, and a guided walk through our “Igloo” to view our growing plants. Come along and learn how to propagate and pot on your own plants at home. Book early as numbers are limited. \nDate: Tuesday 19 May 2026\nTime: 9.30 am – 11.30 am (two one hour sessions: 9.30 – 10.30 or 10.30 to 11.30)\nLocation: Potting space\, outside the Banksia Building (follow the signs) \nWe will supply all materials (free event). \nBookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DLYMG\n(enquiries to:  events@friendsanbg.org.au)
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-plant-propagation-sessions/
LOCATION:Potting space\, outside the Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260420T153000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Would you like to know more about Myrtaceae?
DESCRIPTION:In April\, Jane Cottee will be facilitating a plant recognition workshop on the Myrtaceae family\, focussing on practical identification tips and useful botanical features and terminology. She will include some local species of Leptospermum\, Kunzea and Callistemon and several other familiar genera. (Eucalyptus genus will not be included in any detail as this has been covered in a separate session.) \nJane taught horticulture for 25 years at Canberra Institute of Technology and has been a Volunteer Guide at the Australian National Botanical Gardens since 2019. \nWhen: Monday 20 April 13.30 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish. \nWhere: Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-would-you-like-to-know-more-about-myrtaceae/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Plant Recognition Group":MAILTO:plantname@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260402T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260402T153000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Getting to know native grasses [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on local native grasses (family Poaceae) found in the ACT and the Southern Tablelands of NSW. Dr Michael Doherty will host a powerpoint presentation on grass identification and show selected samples. Binocular microscopes and aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen:  1:30-3.30 pm on Thursday 2 April 2026\, with extra time for personal practice if you wish. (Please note this is the PRG workshop scheduled for March that is now in early April to accommodate availability of the presenter and volunteers.) \nWhere: Solander Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au \nThis workshop is now fully booked.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-getting-to-know-native-grasses/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Plant Recognition Group":MAILTO:plantname@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T153000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Can you tell a rush from a sedge?
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day is on 2 February 2026 and in recognition of this\, the first PRG workshop of 2026 will be on these two key wetland families. It will enable participants to get to know the main features of rushes and sedges (Juncaceae and Cyperaceae) with the aim of being able to distinguish between these\, using local species\, by the end of the workshop. \nThe workshop will be led by Dr Jane Roberts\, a retired vegetation ecologist\, who was an ecological consultant in vegetation and water management\, primarily on lowland rivers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. \nWhen: Monday 16 February 1.30 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au.  Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-can-you-tell-a-rush-from-a-sedge/
LOCATION:Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, Australian National Botanical Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T153000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group Workshop – Visit to the STEP garden
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be a bit different as we will visit the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (Forest 20) at the National Arboretum\, which grows different species of eucalypt trees\, shrubs\, herbs and grasses typically found in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales and the ACT. We will be looking in particular at the Fabaceae or pea species that have been planted here. \nWe are fortunate that Bill Handke\, Committee Member of STEP and Member of the Pea Flower Study Group of the Australian Native Plant Society (or PeaNuts) has kindly agreed to show us around. \nHand lenses will be available but please bring your own if you have one. \nWhen: Monday 13 October 13.30 – 15.30. \nWhere: Meet at the entrance to the STEP Garden at the bottom of the main carpark at the Arboretum at 13.25. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au  We will be able to accommodate a slightly larger group for this visit but need to know who will be attending. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-workshop-visit-to-the-step-garden-2/
LOCATION:STEP entrance
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Photography Group Macro Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Graham Gall will lead a macro photography workshop on Saturday 11 October. It will cover both theory and practice and will run from around 10.00 am until 4.00 pm in the Celia Rosser room and surrounding gardens. \nGraham is a highly professional photographer who has extensive experience in capturing stunning images of native Australian fauna and flora. \nParticipation is free for Photography Group members. No booking required.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photography-group-macro-photography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, Australian National Botanical Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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