Australian Parliament House will be presenting its Autumn Courtyards of Parliament House tours on Friday 9 May and Saturday 10 May 2025. Join a tour and discover that Parliament House is not only the seat and symbol of Australia's democracy, but a masterpiece of landscape architecture and design. Each courtyard is different from the next […]
In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships might best capture the public imagination. Alison will also tell some stories from the writing of her recent book, Funga Obscura – Photo Journeys Among Fungi. The earth’s rapidly changing climate and environmental issues have come […]
Kathy, of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership, will describe how, in this third decade of Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, the Partnership will continue to support conservation of Australia’s native flora and global efforts to reverse the impacts on plant species. Abstract The Australian Seed Bank Partnership is a not-for-profit alliance of 14 organisations, bringing […]
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 […]
A Cameras and Café walk will be held again on Saturday 17 May. As usual we meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am. The group then sets out in search of interesting and beautiful images from around the Gardens. We regroup for a refreshment and friendly conversation at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. At […]
Mathew will present stories and ideas about the Brindabellas, ranging from First Nations’ stories to tales of the more recent past like My Brilliant Career and the poems of Banjo Patterson. Mathew is a Professor of Museum Practice and was the Director of the National Museum of Australia until last year. He is also a […]