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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nOur next weeding work party will be Saturday 2 September 2023. We plan to remove woody weeds and St Johns Wort. \nFriends 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 a way of testing it for us. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT\n	THE MEETING PLACE IS CASWELL DRIVE ENTRY ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE \nDetails of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 2 September 2023\, 9:00am to 12 noon \nMeet: Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. \n	Drive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange\, Woden\, or Tuggeranong. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left (mountain side) and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully.\nLook for banners. \nBring:  more of your friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome.   \nWear:  hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:30am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CKUUH \nAs you may already know\, at the top of the screen there is an orange box to click on that leads into subsequent screens for booking one or more places\, at no charge.  \nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Wattles
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThese one-hour walks are at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every day from the 4th to the 10th September. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/a-celebration-of-wattles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230907T123000
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SUMMARY:Dr Suzette Searle ‘Wattle days are here again’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nBeginning 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 Maria Hitchcock\, Ian McNamara (ABC Radio National broadcaster) and the Australian Native Plants Society\, petitioned successfully for the official proclamation of National Wattle Day in 1992. \nSince then a small number of people and organisations have worked to invigorate and grow this national day. They include the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, the Wattle Day Association\, the National Arboretum Canberra\, Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP)\, the ACT government and the National Capital Authority. \nThis talk gives a brief overview of initiatives and activities undertaken this century to establish National Wattle Day as a unifying celebration for all Australians when ‘we share the love we have for this magnificent country and the joy and privilege of being part of it’ (Dawn Waterhouse 2020). \nBiography\nDr Suzette Searle is President of the Wattle Day Association\, an organisation she joined in 2004 after attending a Wattle Day speakers’ program here in this very theatrette organised by the ANBG. Suzette was a scientist with CSIRO Forest Research\, specialising in the genetic variation and utilisation of the larger Australian acacias\, and a researcher with the ANU Centre for the Public Awareness of Science where she focused on scientist’s communication with the general public. \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTLQ \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. \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-suzette-searle-wattle-days-are-here-again/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230907T140000
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SUMMARY:What’ll be the name of those plants?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au . Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/whatll-be-the-name-of-those-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230914T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230914T235900
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SUMMARY:Dr Francisco Encinas-Viso ‘The diversity of Australian Alpine plant-pollinator communities’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAlpine 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 by climate change. \nIn this talk\, Francisco will present results of his research analysing the structure of Australian alpine plant-pollinator communities\, what factors drive their diversity across time and space and what changes they are experiencing due to climate change. He will also provide an overview of the historical anthropogenic factors that have shaped these communities in Kosciuszko National Park. \nBiography\nFrancisco is a research scientist at the Australian National Herbarium (CSIRO). He did his undergraduate studies in Venezuela (his home country) and later did a masters and PhD at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) in ecology and evolution of mutualistic interactions. His main research interests are investigating the ecology and evolution of plant-pollinator interactions and the impacts of climate change in ecological communities. \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYH \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. \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-francisco-encinas-viso-the-diversity-of-australian-alpine-plant-pollinator-communities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230916T074500
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SUMMARY:Wake up with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake up with the Birds. \nOver 2 weekends – 16/17 September and 7/8 October \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. \nStart time: Walk starts at 7.45 am (Gates open at 7.30 am) \nMeet at the Gardens Visitor Centre. \nThe event includes a one-and-a-half-hour guided walk with an experienced guide. \nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them. \nWear comfortable footwear and warm clothes. \nPlease note that this event is not suitable for children under 8. \nThe tour will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions. \nBookings are essential and can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/CKFQH
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wake-up-with-the-birds/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230916T083000
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Spring 2023 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\nA sale of second-hand books relating to Australian native plants will be held concurrently. \n\n\nThe full list of plants\, and their descriptions (PDF\, 402KB) is now available. All proceeds go to support the Gardens. \nFurther information is available HERE.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-spring-2023-native-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231029T163000
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SUMMARY:Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives exhibition at the Visitor Centre
DESCRIPTION: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. \nExhibition organiser Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk will also be holding Woven Tapestry classes 3-31 October 2023\, on Tuesday afternoons. Find our more at https://natureartlab.com.au/products/weaving-colour-from-plants
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-stories-woven-tapestry-narratives-exhibition-at-the-visitor-centre/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230921T000000
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SUMMARY:Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk AM ‘Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nValerie\, ANBG Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023\, will talk about her adventures and experiences here and overseas and how they influenced her recent work. \nBiography\nEmeritus 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 Victorian (now Australian) Tapestry Workshop and travelled the country to teach in communities and colleges\, work as an artist-in-residence\, exhibit and lead community tapestry projects and textile tours. Between 1990-2017 she was a Senior Lecturer and Head of Textiles at the Australian National University. \nWhile actively maintaining her practice as an artist exhibiting and creating major works\, Valerie has also researched Australian Indigenous and SE Asian textiles and directed significant projects. During 2004-2019 she was commissioned to design and weave six major tapestries to celebrate Nobel/Japan/Kyoto Prizes in Science associated with the Australian National University. \nAwards such as the Australia Council New Work grant\, ACT Creative Arts Fellowship\, Muse Arts Woman of the Year Award and the Canberra Centenary Community Tapestry project mark substantial success and her artwork can be seen in collections nationally and internationally. \nIn 2022 Valerie was awarded Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to tertiary arts education\, and as an artist and curator. \n \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYJ \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. \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/emeritus-professor-valerie-kirk-am-plant-stories-woven-tapestry-narratives/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230924T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230924T235900
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SUMMARY:Exhibition opening - Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn the exhibition\, 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. \nExhibitors include Joy Smith\, Sara Lindsay\, Cresside Collette\, Kay Lawrence\, Diana Wood Conroy\, Dimity Kidston\, Brenda Goggs\, Shunyam Smith\, Kirsty Darlaston\, Suzanne Knight\, Patsy Payne\, Jennifer Sharpe\, Australian Tapestry Workshop\, Valerie Kirk\, and Cheryl Thornton. \nAll are welcome. \n \nExhibition organiser Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk will also be holding Woven Tapestry classes 3-31 October 2023\, on Tuesday afternoons. Find our more at https://natureartlab.com.au/products/weaving-colour-from-plants
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/exhibition-opening-plant-stories-woven-tapestry-narratives/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231005T113000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nThe tour runs at 10:30am Monday 25th\, Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th September and Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th October. \nBookings essential.  Book HERE \n(Tickets priced from $6.61 to $9.78 per person.)
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230928T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230928T235900
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SUMMARY:Dr Toner Stevenson ‘Eclipse Chasers: astronomical observations in Australia and the Pacific’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nExperiencing 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 uniquely Australian eclipses\, beginning with First Nations experiences. Results from the very recent eclipse in Western Australia will conclude the talk. Toner is happy to sign copies of her book. \nBiography\nToner Stevenson is an honorary History affiliate at The University of Sydney where she manages the School of Humanities. She has a Doctorate in Social Sciences and her career in museums included Manager of Sydney Observatory. Toner is active in amateur astronomy and she has experienced seven total solar eclipses. \n \nPhoto: Miriam and Frank Chisholm on their way to the 1922 eclipse \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYN \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. \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-toner-stevenson-eclipse-chasers-astronomical-observations-in-australia-and-the-pacific/
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