Don will provide an introduction to goannas, particularly the local species. He'll look at what local research is underway and what we need to do to conserve goannas for the future.
Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. Participants can choose to move around the Gardens as a group or head off with their camera individually.
Lori will present the findings of the tracking research she has carried out over the past 3 years at Jerrabomberra Wetlands as part of the Lathams Snipe Project. They provide an exciting insight into the behaviour of Snipe during their non-breeding season in Canberra.
The guest presenter will be Cormac Farrell. Cormac is an environmental scientist and beekeeper, best known as the Head Beekeeper for the Australian Parliament. He also manages several apiaries throughout Canberra, including training apiaries, organic orchards, and tall rooftop apiaries.
Linda, of Canberra Bonsai Society, will give tips and techniques that bonsai artists use to create mature, aged-looking trees.
The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on local native grasses (family Poaceae) found in the ACT and the Southern Tablelands of NSW. Dr Michael Doherty will host a powerpoint presentation on grass identification and show selected samples