Tom, from University of New South Wales, will talk about a complex mix of factors resulting in almost 18% of Australia’s native vascular plant species being without easily accessible photographs; SE Australia is well covered, but NT, QLD, and WA have thousands of unphotographed plants. Abstract In the world of biodiversity data, physical specimens remain […]
Ben will talk about how gardens are important for biodiversity. Native plant gardens are particularly important for hosting rare and endangered plants as well as insect and birdlife. Biography The Walcotts moved from the USA to Canberra in 2003 and soon became Friends of the ANBG. They have developed their own large native garden in […]
New species of spiders, from huntsman to jumping spiders are just some of the amazing finds from the Australian Alps Bush Blitz. Jo, from Bush Blitz will share the discoveries from their highest Blitz ever along with stunning photos and video podcast hosted by Bry the Fly Guy. Biography Jo Harding is the Manager of […]
Dear Friends, Thank you to our wonderful weeding work party last month who removed more than 960 weeds, particularly Billardiera heterophylla and Acacia baileyana as well as 4 other species of weeds during the work party. Our next weeding work party is planning to continue to remove these weeds along the lower side of Black […]
"Only people of discernment and good taste could appreciate the flowerless charms of ferns ". Such was the thinking that underpinned the fern mania of the mid-1800's when ferns became fashionable. Volunteer ANBG guides Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt will share their fern discovery journey and hope we look at ferns with fresh eyes and […]
How did these gardens start? Where were the first trees planted and who planted them? Who were some of the people to shape the Gardens and what was their contribution? What is next in the Gardens development? Join a free guided walk to visit significant historical developments in the Gardens while enjoying the plants. Walks […]