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  • Cameras and Café Walk

    The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Sunday 15 June. We meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am, then head off in search of captivating and informative images from around the Gardens. Participants get back together for a “cuppa” and friendly banter at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 […]

  • Plant Recognition Group – getting to know the ferns at the ANBG

    The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be led by Marilyn Faunt and Alison Turner and will focus on ferns at the ANBG.  The workshop will provide participants with an overview of the ferns at the ANBG and keys to assist in their identification.  Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification of specimens will be available for […]

  • Dr Peter Caley – ‘So, how many foxes were there in Tasmania?’

    Was there a widespread breeding population or not? Peter, a CSIRO research scientist, will discuss some of the challenges involved in inferring the presence of foxes in Tasmania. Abstract Reports of deliberate fox introductions in 1999 and sightings of foxes leaving a ship at Burnie docks in 1998 sparked concerns about the potential impact on […]

  • John Feehan – ‘Dung beetles are a win-win for farmers and the environment’

    John, a retired CSIRO scientist, describes Dung Beetles as ultimate recyclers, burying dung, improving soil quality and reducing pests like flies. John studied dung beetles at the CSIRO until funding for the project ceased. He then started a business supplying dung beetles best suited to the climate and conditions of the area to farmers all […]

  • Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Monthly Meeting

    The meeting, which takes place in the Theatrette, will feature a presentation by Rodney Garnett. Rodney, who is a longstanding member of the Photographic Group, will make an in-depth presentation on a technically and creatively challenging genre - landscape photography. The meeting will also include our regular show and tell segment in which participants share […]

  • Australian Plants in Foreign Lands Guided Walks

    While many Australian plants have found success in overseas countries, some have behaved badly.   Come on a free one-hour guided walk to discover some plants which have made significant contributions in other countries and meet some which have exceeded their welcome. Walks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. Meet at the clock near the ANBG bridge.  […]