Shelley, a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship, will look at questions about the Chrysocephalum genus, the limits of its species, and dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum. Abstract The Gnaphalieae (paper daisy tribe, Asteraceae) are the largest tribe of Asteraceae in Australia, with c. 500 species. Relationships within clades remain unresolved, […]
Josh, a PhD student from the Fenner school at ANU, will present his research in pollination ecology in Kosciuszko National Park, from the community level down to a few case studies of charismatic species such as the Bogong moth. Abstract Pollinators in Australia's alpine ecosystems display unique adaptations that allow them to persist in a […]
Cost $20, bookings essential Friends members are invited to a special after-dark tour of the Gardens. Led by one of the rangers, the walk will take us through a landscape which looks quite different at night, and is home to nocturnal creatures great and small! This magical experience will happen on Friday 15 November 2024. […]
Shiona Mackie, an active volunteer at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RBGE), will be visiting Canberra in November and will be doing a talk about the RBGE - its history, the restoration and renovation of the glasshouse, and the scientific and conservation work that is currently underway. When: 2.45 to 3.45 pm Tuesday 19 November. […]
Tasha, recipient of the Don Beer Memorial Scholarship, will explore if and how endemic species on Mt Imlay might persist in situ in the face of different threats, and to build knowledge to inform effective in situ and ex situ conservation strategies. Abstract Substantial resources are allocated to managing threatened and endemic species in situ, […]
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Group presents their 11th Annual Exhibition: illuminate ‘24. ‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The Group aims to share their passion for discovering, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through […]