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  • Helen Kennedy ‘Melichrus urceolatus on Black Mountain is a different species to Melichrus urceolatus on Mount Ainslie!’

    Helen, a local botanist, will present updated taxonomy for Melichrus, especially on the locally relevant results which show that Nancy Burbidge was right when she thought there were actually two species in the ACT. Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYT Abstract Melichrus R.Br. is an Australian endemic genus of shrubs in the heath and heather family (Ericaceae) with […]

  • 52nd Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble

    Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble for wildflower lovers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge, and continued by George Chippendale and Jean Geue. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids, bush peas, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. All springs […]

  • Don Beer Memorial Lecture 2023 – Jo White, ‘From little things big things grow’

    Jo, Director of Questacon, will give insights about her journey; her time leading Science Education and Conservation at the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust including the National Herbarium of NSW, Australian PlantBank, and establishing the Education and Engagement Centre; plus Questacon’s journey and reconciliation actions. Biography Science and conservation leader Jo White was appointed […]

  • 35th Annual General Meeting of the Friends

    NOTICE OF MEETING Please note that the Annual General meeting of the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be held on 19 October 2023, commencing at 3.00pm in the ANBG Theatrette. Please arrive at 2.45 pm for a 3.00 pm start. The meeting will be followed by drinks and nibbles in the foyer. […]

  • Dr Zoe Knapp ‘Safe Custody for Native Guava’

    Zoe, of ANBG, will outline a national collaborative project to deliver conservation actions for Native Guava (Rhodomyrtus psidioides), which is highly susceptible to Myrtle Rust. The Australian Network for Plant Conservation led this collaborative project between botanic gardens and government agencies including the ANBG. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYW Biography  Zoe Knapp is the Conservation Manager at […]

  • ‘Botanic Images’ exhibition

    A unique collection of botanic art and photographic works donated to the Gardens by the Friends of the ANBG. The exhibition will be opened by Dr Judy West AO at 5:00 for 5:30pm Friday 3 November 2023. Members of the Friends are invited to the opening and may bring a guest. Refreshments will be provided. […]