Friends of Black Mountain working party
We are looking forward to our next work party, which will be working in the ANBG. Meet at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. Bring water, and wear a hat, […]
We are looking forward to our next work party, which will be working in the ANBG. Meet at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. Bring water, and wear a hat, […]
Visit the Gardens early in the morning, and discover some of the fascinating secrets of the Gardens’ birds. The Gardens are a hot spot for bird activity, with water and […]
Join Brad Desmond from the Australian Seed Bank Partnership to discover the vital role of ex situ conservation in protecting Australia’s most threatened plants. He will introduce the goals of the Partnership and highlight two small but powerful projects: the Critically Endangered Project, which focuses on banking, researching, and restoring ten critically endangered species in […]
Please note that this sale typically sells out before 10.00am. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses and shrubs, will be on sale from the car park between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building. Sales are by card only, and pots are all $6. Discerning native plant lovers will be able to choose the […]
Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully sunny day as we look for butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve. In autumn we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. […]
Benjamin, from the ANU Research School of Biology, will describe how they catch fungal spores from the air for plant pathogen diagnostics, and their outreach to the public and schools highlighting biodiversity. Fungi including serious plant pathogens surround us. Benjamin will discuss recent technological advances that enable the smart capture of fungal spores from air […]