Botanists have named trees and also had trees named in their honour. Australian, British, French and German botanists have made outstanding contributions to Australian science. On these free guided walks, leaving at 11am and 2pm each day, see some of the trees and hear stories that encompass adventure, mystery, sex and even murder! Meet at […]
Christina, a Masters student at Fenner School of Environment and Society, will describe her exploration of how the "quolls on tour" differ behaviourally and morphologically from those who still live […]
David, from Fenner School of Environment & Society, will base his talk on his new book, The Forest Wars, and include a number of anecdotes from his experiences in dealing […]
Jim, from University of Canberra, will describe a surprising aspect of patterns of smaller birds and larger birds observed at 7 sites over 16 years, along with links of birds […]
The 2024 competition is open to students attending Australian primary or secondary schools or colleges. All entries must be digital photographs taken in the ANBG, featuring some aspect of the Gardens such as plants, wildlife or scenery. Enter online at fanbg.local/students-photographic-competition/. Entries must be received by the organisers before 5pm on Friday 30th August 2024. To avoid delays and congestion, submit your entry as […]
Did mankind kill megafauna, or was it four great Ice Ages that caused Australia’s megafauna extinction? In the talk Steve, Adjunct Professor of Australian Studies at Bond University, will outline the biogeography and general disposition of the megafauna and their predisposition leading to their extinction as he views it. Link to Steve's book Corridors to […]