The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on the common 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. Binocular microscopes, keys and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. When: 9:30am-12.00 […]
Dr Jane Roberts, a retired ecologist from University of Canberra, will present the findings of a survey done in summer 2022, on stream plants in upland streams of the ACT. Jane will present the findings of a survey done in summer 2022 on stream plants in upland streams of the ACT. Not much is known […]
Dr John Turnbull, a former CSIRO forest research scientist, will trace the spread of eucalypts throughout the world from their discovery by European explorers in the eighteenth century to their use in present day agroforestry and fast-growing industrial plantations. Conservation and sustainability issues with eucalypt plantations in some countries will be discussed. Dr John Turnbull […]
The next Friends of ANBG Photography Group Cameras and Café walk will be held on Saturday 22 February. We meet at the bus stop at around 8.45 am, then follow our interests and instincts around the Gardens. Regroup for a refreshment and conversation at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. At least one member of the Friends […]
A plant will go through many stressors in its’ life, but is there a point in its’ lifecycle it is most vulnerable to stress, particularly heat stress? This talk looks at the thermal tolerance of seeds, freshly sprouted germinants and seedlings. Pip is the Seedbank Technical Officer here at ANBG. In her spare time, she […]
Ben Harvey, a well-known and highly-regarded Canberra photographer, will make a presentation on wildlife photography to the monthly meeting of the Photography Group. The meeting will also include our regular Show and Tell segment in which participants share their photographic works and the background to them. The meeting will take place in the ANBG Theatrette. […]