Join plant ecologist Michael Doherty for a walk and little-known stories about vegetation patterns, fire ecology and fire history on Black Mountain. We will also discuss fire and vegetation management past, present and into the future. This walk is part of the Heritage Festival. Fully booked - all places taken. Some books will be available […]

Rod, a retired CSIRO scientist and currently the Treasurer of Friends ANBG, will talk about temperature and reproduction of plants, including Australian natives. Rod ‘s research with the CSIRO focused first on environment and reproduction in cereals and grasses, and then on Australian plants with horticultural potential. After retiring in 2008 he continued as an […]

Black Mountain is an important element of the Aboriginal and national capital landscape from deep time to today. Let’s join Wally Bell, Ngunawal elder, and Mark Butz, history researcher and writer, as they unearth the lesser-known stories of Aboriginal, historic and natural heritage of Black Mountain. This walk is part of the Heritage Festival. Fully […]

This month’s meeting will feature a session in which members of the Photographic Group present up to three images for a constructive discussion and critique led by highly experienced and respected Group members, Graham Gall and Steven Playford. This is an opportunity to share photographic knowledge and skills throughout the Photographic Group. The meeting will […]

Most Australian trees are evergreen but there are a few that lose some or all of their leaves.   Join a free one-hour guided walk to see examples and hear some of the factors that influence why a tree might drop its leaves.  Walks leave from the clock near the ANBG bridge at 11am and 2pm […]