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SUMMARY:Dr Gavin Smith ‘Some reflections from a decade of working with and learning from one of Australia’s most misunderstood snakes’
DESCRIPTION:Gavin brings together his research in sociology\, ecology and conservation with his expertise in handling snakes. \nAbstract \nGavin will reflect on a decade of conservation work with eastern brown snakes (and other reptile species) in the Bush Capital and surrounding region. This work has taken the form of snake rescue\, removal\, relocation\, care\, research\, education and advocacy. Collectively\, it has enabled me to build a detailed perspective on the human—snake and pet—snake conflict\, urban encroachment and habitat fragmentation\, eastern brown snake biology and behavioural ecology. There is a great complexity and variability within this species even in a relatively small geographical area. I will share some insights on one of Australia’s most misunderstood and feared snakes\, and outline some of the conservation challenges it and other species confront. \nBiography \nDr Gavin Smith is an Associate Professor at the ANU and the Head of Sociology. His academic work spans the fields of sociology\, ecology and conservation. He is also a licensed snake handler in the ACT and NSW. Each year\, he fields thousands of calls for assistance from members of the public\, and his ACT Snake Removals team work with between 300-400 individual snakes over the course of a season\, many of these injured and some requiring veterinary treatment. Smith is the Principal Investigator on the Canberra Snake Tracking Project\, an ANU study exploring the spatial and behavioural ecology and population dynamics of urban adapted eastern brown snakes in Canberra and the conservational challenges confronted by this species. \nBooking \nOne-hour talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  \nPlease note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. The booking link for each talk is on the www.friendsanbg.org.au/calendar entry for the talk. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk.  \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG Library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-gavin-smith-some-reflections-from-a-decade-of-working-with-and-learning-from-one-of-australias-most-misunderstood-snakes/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Not confirmed: Victoria Miller ‘Changes in vegetation in Western Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Victoria bases her research on cores from a lake as well as social sources of information. \nAbstract \nHer research is based on pollen\, charcoal and other plant debris taken from cores from a lake as well as other sources of information including things like local newspapers. \nBiography \nVictoria is a PhD student at ANU  \nBooking \nOne-hour talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  \nPlease note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. The booking link for each talk is on the www.friendsanbg.org.au/calendar entry for the talk. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk.  \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG Library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/not-confirmed-victoria-miller-changes-in-vegetation-in-western-victoria/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T200000
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SUMMARY:Frog Listening Evening
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave you ever heard the frogs in the Gardens and wanted to know more about them? Join Anka Maria Hoefer (Frogwatch Coordinator for ACT & Region) to listen and learn about Canberra’s amazing frogs in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.\nBring the family and test your listening skills to see if you can identify the different frog calls. \nMeet at the amphitheatre in front of the Crosbie Morrison Building & adjacent ponds. In case of wet weather we will adjourn inside the Crosbie Morrison Building. \nWhen: Friday 25 September\, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm \nWhere: Crosbie Morrison lawn and amphitheatre (parking in the overflow carpark) \nCost: Adults $10\, Children $5 \nBookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DLOVZ \nEnquiries: events@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/frog-listening-evening/
LOCATION:Crosbie Morrison Building\, ANBG\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261003T083000
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SUMMARY:Wake Up With the Birds
DESCRIPTION:  \nA wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra’s amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nIn a small group\, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. \nWalks start at 8.30 am (Gates open at 8.15 am) \nThe event includes a 1 1/2 to 2 hour guided walk with an experienced guide. \nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them. \nChildren attending the walks must be over the age of 8 and accompanied by an adult. \nWhen: Saturday 3 October \nSaturday 10 October \nSaturday 17 October \nSunday 11 October \nWhere: Meet outside the Gardens Visitor Centre \nCost: Friends Members $15\, Non-Members $20\, Children (school age) $10 \nBookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DNOXB \nEnquiries: events@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/5109/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261024T093000
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SUMMARY:Bushland Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:  \nA special guided walk to explore the Gardens’ Bushland Precinct\, across the Black Mountain road from the main part of the Gardens. The walk celebrates the official opening of the Walk ten years ago\, in December 2016. We also celebrate the official opening of the Gardens in the month of October 1970. \nThe Bushland Nature Walk meanders through the Bushland Precinct of the ANBG\, which is one of the few botanic gardens that has a section of original natural flora. The walk takes you through open forest and features expansive views to Canberra City and Parliament House. Some of the plants are labelled and you will find interpretive signs about the biodiversity\, fire ecology and soil of the area. The walk culminates at a viewing platform offering spectacular views across Lake Burley Griffin. Return is via the same path. \nEasy to medium on uneven ground\, a few stairs and short steep sections. There are some places to rest along the way. Distance: 3.2 km \nWhen:  Saturday 24 October\, 9.30 am \nWhere: Meet outside the Gardens Visitor Centre \nCost: $10 (All proceeds go towards projects in the Gardens) \nBookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DNRGK\nEnquiries: events@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bushland-nature-walk-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided walk
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