The Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP) is a regional botanic garden, education and conservation centre demonstrating southern tablelands species of eucalypt trees and understorey plants. It is located within the National Arboretum, Canberra. (https://step.asn.au) Experienced STEP volunteers will take us on a one hour guided walk. Come and admire this beautiful garden of local southern tablelands species. Meet at […]
Andy, from CSIRO, and the BioPlastics Innovaton Hub aim to remove Australia’s dependence on fossil fuel derived polymers in plastic packaging and replace them with fully compostable and sustainable alternatives. Biography Professor Andy Whiteley is the Research Director for CSIRO’s Industry Environments (IE) Program based in Western Australia. The IE Program seeks to innovate and […]
The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will provide an overview of the 44 species of Australian conifers including their distribution and some of the factors contributing to this spatial outcome. The workshop will provide guidance on the use of an identification key based on vegetative characteristics: mainly leaves, cones and buds. About 80% of native […]
8.30 am start (gates open at 8.15 am) Observe amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. In a small group, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. The walk of 1½ to 2 hours with expert bird guides includes plenty […]
If you attended the Questacon Mangroves exhibition, you will be excited learn that Questacon is now offering a Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop with Melanie Tribe! Please see exclusive link below for discounted early bird tickets. This price is valid until 29 August, after which time tickets will be full price. Get your ticket here! (or […]
Hannah, a PhD candidate at ANU, will talk about the hundreds of Eastern brown snakes being translocated around the ACT each year. However, recent work has shown that moving reptiles long distances may have harmful impacts on brown snake behaviour and survival. Abstract Eastern brown snakes are the most common snake in urban Canberra, leading […]