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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:For our next Weeding Work Party we plan to remove lots of the Sollya and other woody weeds near the Forest Loop Car Park. \nMeet: Forest Loop Car Park\, about 2/3 the way up Black Mountain Drive.  \n	Look 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 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link:   https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKM \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 Linda Beveridge by email friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com  . \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Autumn 2024 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:As usual the Sale will be held in the Banksia Centre Car Park but will start slightly later at 9.00am finishing at 11:30 unless sold out earlier.  With around 1400 plants\, over a hundred species and cultivars\, there’s a plant for every spot in the garden or on a balcony. The selection includes some uncommon plants like Homoranthus biflorus with its interesting tiered shape\, and lots of other more familiar plants. \nAs well as grasses\, there are groundcovers such as Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’ with furry creamy-yellow flowers over many months and old favourites like Correa ‘Dusky Bells’. And of course perennial herbs such as the cheery little Brachyscomes with white or bluish-purple flowers. \nThere are many medium to tall shrubs to choose – like Callistemon viminalis ‘Wild River’ with stunning red brushes\, Leptospermum ‘Copper Crest’ with bronze-green aromatic foliage which is great for screening or the graceful weeping Acacia cognata. \nThose looking for local plants won’t be disappointed with lots to tempt them. For instance\, Olearia phlogopappa (Alpine Daisy Bush)\, the lovely magenta flowering Pelargonium rodneyanum\, Wahlenbergia gloriosa (ACT Floral Emblem) and cream or yellow flowered Xerochrysum bracteatum (see photo). \nThe full list of plants\, and their descriptions\, is available HERE. \nPlants are only $6 a pot and are propagated by the Growing Friends from cuttings or seeds sourced within the ANBG with the support of ANBG staff. All proceeds from the sale go to the Friends to support the Gardens. Sales are by card only. \nProspective buyers are encouraged to socially distance and bring their own carry bags and boxes. \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-autumn-2024-native-plant-sale/
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SUMMARY:Dr Chris Cargill ‘Extremophiles: bryophyte discoveries in southwest Western Australia and Central Australia’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	Liverworts\, hornworts and their close relatives\, mosses (collectively known as bryophytes) are often thought of as plants of dank\, wet\, cool\, or tropical environments. But bryophytes are masters of survival in the most extreme and harsh conditions. Recent field trips to southwest Western Australia made several discoveries of liverworts growing under salty environments\, on dry sandy soil habitats and as the dominant plants around claypans and saltpans in Central Australia. Come and hear about these fascinating plants but also see images of the breath-taking landscapes of these regions and some of the beautiful flowering plants that grow with them. \nBiography  \n	Dr Chris Cargill graduated from Monash University in 1978 and\, after some years engrossed in liverworts as a research assistant\, went on to complete her PhD at the University of Southern Illinois in 2000. Returning to Australia\, she became curator of the cryptogam collection at the Australian National Herbarium in 2001. She has also continued her research\, concentrating on the taxonomy and systematics of Australian hornworts and liverworts. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHS \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHS \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. Many 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/dr-chris-cargill-extremophiles-bryophyte-discoveries-in-southwest-western-australia-and-central-australia/
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Rambles on Black Mountain
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to seeking butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve … Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully sunny day … \nChoose your time \nIn autumn we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Will we see Glasswings\, Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and/or others that are around in Autumn?  We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers\, at least those of long tubular form\, to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies\, and the plants they like\, near the summit of Black Mountain. \nIt will be a generally easy ramble with some steep sections and steps.  \nCopies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein will be for sale. Other booklets will be for sale\, too. \nMeet: Lookout Terrace slightly uphill from Telstra Tower on Black Mountain (see banners). \nBring: Binoculars to see the butterflies more clearly if you wish. Water. Snacks if you wish.  Suggested donation of $5. \nWear: Sturdy walking gear\, including hat and stout shoes. \nBooking is essential: https://www.trybooking.com/COWFY  \nThe number of places is limited\, and only available to people aged 8 years or more.  Booking will also help us to let you know if arrangements need to change (e.g. because of the weather).     \nHappy butterfly watching \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-rambles-on-black-mountain/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240314T123000
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SUMMARY:Sharon Field ‘3000 days ... and counting ...  - a botanical artist's response to Climate Change’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	At the end of 2021 an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report said that we have to keep global temperatures to not more than a 1.5 degree Celsius rise by 2030.  At that time\, 2030 was 3000 days away.  As a botanical artist Sharon Field decided to do a drawing a day for 3000 days – one drawing a day until 2030.   You will be given a unique opportunity to examine first hand an original oversized work – a 15 metre\, hand-painted\, still evolving scroll. What is the message behind this work called “3000 days … and counting …”?” \nBiography   \nSharon Field began her botanical art career on 2009 after careers in the Australian Public Service in Australia\, and Australia’s aid program in the Pacific and Africa. \nHer art has been exhibited in Australia\, London and the United States\, with one of her works travelling for 18 months in a touring exhibition around the USA.  She was awarded the Anne Ophelia Dowden Grant by the American Society of Botanical Artists\, and was Awarded a Diploma of the Society of Botanical Artists (Distinction) and the Award for Excellence (London) by the UK Society of Botanical Artists. \nSharon has held 10 solo exhibitions and has participated in many group exhibitions in Australia and overseas.   \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHT \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHT \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. Many 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/sharon-field-3000-days-and-counting-a-botanical-artists-response-to-climate-change/
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SUMMARY:Toby Golson ‘Collaboration for conservation: Macadamia jansenii at the ANBG’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n	Toby\, of ANBG\, will provide an introduction to the species\, his involvement in ex-situ conservation initiatives\, and an overview of my BGANZ-funded trip to visit the species in the wild in 2022. Following on will be a guided tour to look at the ex-situ conservation planting of M. jansenii in the Rainforest Gully \nBiography   \nToby Golson has been the horticulturalist with responsibility for the rainforest living collection at ANBG since 2000. He also took on responsibility for coordination of the wider Living Collection from 2018-20 during which time the collaborations enabling ANBG’s role in the wider conservation of M. jansenii were nurtured. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHU \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHU \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. Many 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/toby-golson-collaboration-for-conservation-macadamia-jansenii-at-the-anbg/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240328T123000
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SUMMARY:Tom North ‘Seed Banking and National Parks\, an ideal conservation partnership’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	National Parks and reserves are the action we have most commonly taken to conserve species and ecosystems. Under new and changing threats these reserves are not as secure as they once were and further actions are required to ensure the long-term conservation of threatened plant species. Seed banks are an important part of a holistic approach to plant conservation. Since 2012 the National Seed Bank has been working with Commonwealth National Parks to collect key and threatened species across their jurisdictions. This is working particularly well in on Christmas Island\, Norfolk Island and in Kakadu where our mutual aims of building capacity and meeting conservation targets are providing an example of how this approach can deliver. This talk will cover recent examples of where the National Seed Bank has developed best practice protocols for the conservation of threatened plant species across our Commonwealth National Parks. \nBiography  \n	Tom North has been Curator at the National Seed Bank for more than 10 years. Prior to this he worked as the Millennium Seed Bank – Australian Coordinator\, based at Kings Park and Botanic Garden\, the Seed Bank Manager for Murray Seed Bank at Deniliquin and Plant Breeder with Yates Vegetable Seeds at Narromine. He studied Horticulture Science at University of Western Sydney\, Hawkesbury and Plant Taxonomy at University of Edinburgh/RBG Edinburgh. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHW \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHW \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. Many 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/tom-north-seed-banking-and-national-parks-an-ideal-conservation-partnership/
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