The meeting, which takes place in the Theatrette, will feature a presentation from Dr Yi-Kai Tea of the Moths and Butterflies Association. The Association is a not-for-profit organisation that aims […]
What is it about Wattles? 1 – 7 September, 11am & 2pm daily, Free We welcome wattles as spring approaches but are you aware how very many species there are […]
Little has been invested into research into the benefits of Australian species of Acacia, compared to Australian eucalypts. Rod, a Research Associate at University of Tasmania, will share current research into the pollination ecology of some temperate acacia species. Abstract Acacias provide many economic benefits around the world, but little has been invested into research […]
A big thank you, to our work party volunteers who removed approximately 850 woody weeds in a difficult area at our August work party. Details of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are: Date: Saturday, 6 September 2025 , 9am to 12 noon Meet: at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. Bring: water. Wear: hat, sunscreen, […]
Stephen, a Visiting Curator Theaceae at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, will embark on a fabulous journey to sacred and other places of China and Japan to discover ethnobotanical stories of the Family Theaceae Genus Camellia. Abstract Embark on a fabulous journey across the shrines, temples and other sacred places of China and Japan to […]
Join Robert Macklin, Max Bourke, Lenore Coltheart and Steve Thomas in conversation, to celebrate the release of Robert’s book The Man Who Planted Canberra: Charles Weston and His Three Million Trees. Insights into the history, design and future of the National Capital’s landscaping, horticulture and reforestation will be shared, including the use of both native and […]