On this guided walk we will visit some of the rarest plants in Australia, consider some of the threats to their existence, learn about some of the scientific work the Botanic Gardens staff are doing to conserve these plants and reflect on why this work is important. These one-hour walks will be held at 11am […]
One of the world’s most stunning and unique places is one of the places most at-risk to the impacts of climate change. Jay, a Ph D student at ANU, will outline what has been discovered so far as he and Anangu people design and use field studes and nursery experiments to answer questions about how […]
Keith, a research scientist at CSIRO, says flies are one of the most diverse insect orders, yet poorly known in their species richness and evolution. He will describe innovations in the field and lab for understanding how, when, and why small dark coloured flies diversified spectacularly. Abstract Flies are one of the most diverse insect […]
The coming AAFBG Biennial Conference 2024 will be hosted by The Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens Join us as we tackle the big issues and explore solutions to create rewarding relationships to work well with volunteers to identify opportunities within a changing climate to employ technology that enhances our message and effectiveness. Keynote speaker: Dale […]
Open daily until 8 September 2024 at National Film and Sound Archive, Acton. Admission is free. The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is staging a special event titled Ghost Trees : Promoting sustainability through audiovisual art. This is a unique audiovisual artwork currently showing in the NFSA Gallery space. Ghost Trees invites viewers […]
Violet, from Ginninderry Conservation Trust, will provide insights into the Ginninderry Conservation Trust, its community engagement, and the current on-ground activities taking place to help protect and conserve the cultural and environmental values of the Ginninderry Conservation Corridor. Abstract The Ginninderry Conservation Corridor is currently a 280ha patch of land that is nestled between the […]