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Adrienne, from ANU, and her co-speakers will talk about the latest advances in examining how plants from extreme environments (desert and alpine) respond to and tolerate extreme heat and cold. This research seeks to identify ways to predict responses of plants from threatened ecological communities to a warmer and increasingly variable climate. Abstract Adrienne will […] |
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Dear Friends, Our next weeding work party will be Saturday 2 September 2023. We plan to remove woody weeds and St Johns Wort. Friends of Black Mountain are planning to use a booking system for people to register for activities. We would like to try it out, and invite you to use the booking link below as […] |
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1 event,The Golden Wattle is Australia’s floral emblem; the first plant to emerge after the bombing of Hiroshima was a wattle; wattle seeds were an important food source for Indigenous people from inland Australia. Learn some other interesting facts and hear stories about wattles on a free guided walk. These one-hour walks are at 11:00 am […] |
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Abstract Beginning with the first wattle day celebrated 1 September 1910 and the rise in popularity of the day as a fundraiser during the First World War, Wattle Day went on to become a happy nature day that was celebrated in primary schools for decades. Its popularity declined over time, however, until advocates such as […]
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Celebrating wattle week with a hands-on session in acacia plant classification, recognition, identification, and naming. We shall be using microscopes and other tools as well as online and other resources. Where: Celia Rosser Room, Banksia Centre, ANBG Bookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au . Seats are limited for this session, […] |
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Abstract Alpine ecosystems are highly threatened by climate change. We are observing a fast shrinking of these ecosystems around the world with unprecedented changes of their macroclimate and vegetation. Plant-pollinator interactions play an important role in alpine ecosystems, however we still know very little about alpine plant-pollinator communities in Australia and how they are affected […] |
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The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake up with the Birds. Over 2 weekends – 16/17 September and 7/8 October A wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. In a small group, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning […]
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The Spring Sale is planned for Saturday 16 September from 8.30 -11.00 am in the carpark between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building. There will be plants for every garden: trees, lots of lovely shrubs, great groundcovers and plants suitable for pots. Come early to avoid missing out! A sale of second-hand books […] |
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Australian tapestry artists tell personal, community, historical and mythical stories associated with Australian plants. In the materiality, colour and woven images they reflect our lives, contemporary issues and the plant world around us now. Exhibition organiser Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk will also be holding Woven Tapestry classes 3-31 October 2023, on Tuesday afternoons. Find our […] |
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Abstract Valerie, ANBG Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023, will talk about her adventures and experiences here and overseas and how they influenced her recent work. Biography Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk AM, ANBG Artist-in-residence, studied art and design at Edinburgh College of Art, where she discovered woven tapestry. As a graduate she came to Australia and worked in the […] |
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The 'Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives' exhibition at the Visitor Centre will be officially opened by Dr Judy West, former Executive Director of the Gardens, at 2pm. Several of the artists will talk about their works. In the exhibition, Australian tapestry artists tell personal, community, historical and mythical stories associated with Australian plants. In the […] |
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Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus, walk through the Rainforest Gully, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. This tour is designed for children 4-10 years […] |
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Abstract Experiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience, involving anticipation, adventure and sometimes disappointment. This talk will focus on the Eclipse Chasers book written by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson with contributing authors Duane Hamacher, Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson, Melissa Hulbert, Geoffrey Wyatt and Kirsten Banks. Published by CSIRO, the book is about […] |