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SUMMARY:Botanic Art Group 2024 Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the ANBG’s Botanic Art Group will hold its 17th annual exhibition and sale at the Visitor Centre Gallery\, with the theme ‘Bush Fragrance’. \nThe exhibition will feature fragrant Australian native plants\, and those from which a fragrance\, essence or oil is produced. \nMost of the works will be on sale\, with a proportion of the proceeds donated to the Friends of the ANBG to support the Gardens. Several works will be chosen to be donated by the Friends to the Gardens’ permanent collection. As in previous years\, there will also be a work to be won by the lucky winner of a raffle. \nThe paintings and drawings on show employ a variety of media and techniques. All of them strive to combine accurate and clear illustration of the plant with a visually compelling and aesthetically rewarding composition. \nAs well as the framed works\, there will also be some unframed works and a selection of greeting cards by the members of the Group. \n.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/botanic-art-group-2024-annual-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Rachael Dawes\, Carma Sweet\, Sam Ning and Jo Wallner ‘Canberra’s trees: the plans\, the problems\, and the progress'
DESCRIPTION:Rachael\, Carma\, Sam and Jo from ACT Government\, will present the background\, objectives and implementation of these documents and the progress made in keeping Canberra’s monikers of the Bush and Garden City Capital.  \nAbstract \n	The ACT presents a unique landscape for tree management issues including: protecting woodland corridors and remnant eucalypts; managing the complex interactions between human habitation and trees as critical green infrastructure and habitat; and growing and maintaining the significant planned urban forest. Across multiple directorates\, the ACT Government has developed a range of documents to guide management of these issues including the Urban Forest Act 2023\, the Urban Forest Strategy 2021 – 2045 and the Loss of Mature Native Trees Action Plan. This talk from a few of the Government representatives presents the background\, objectives and implementation of these documents and the progress made in keeping Canberra’s monikers of the Bush and Garden City Capital. \nBiography  \nRachael\, Carma\, Sam and Jo are all tree lovers with backgrounds in Forestry\, Landscape Architecture\, Environmental Science and Arboriculture who fortunately get to work professionally in the tree field! Rachael\, Carma and Sam lead the Urban Treescapes branch of Transport Canberra and City Services dealing with diverse urban forest issues including managing operations to deliver the renewal of a forest of over 820\,000 public trees and implementing the new Urban Forest Act 2023.  Jo is currently working in the Biodiversity Policy unit of the Environment\, Planning and Sustainable Development directorate focusing on urban ecology issues. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLS \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/CQGLS \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/rachael-dawes-carma-sweet-sam-ning-and-jo-wallner-canberras-trees-the-plans-the-problems-and-the-progress/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240504T120000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Black Mountain - weeding work party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove lots of the Poverty Wattle\, Sifton Weed\, Tick Bush and other woody weeds near the Powerline road. \nMeet: Belconnen Way entry to Black Mountain Nature Reserve. 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 10:30am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking at https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKR. This 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 email Linda Beveridge at friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240505T163000
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SUMMARY:MYRTACEAE with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of the Australian plant family Myrtaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin! \n\nDates: 4-5 May 2024\nTimes: Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm\nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\nCost: $380\nBook HERE\n\nThis two-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the family Mrytaceae with expert botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin. \nThe myrtle family (Myrtaceae) contains about 150 genera and 3\,300 species of trees and shrubs. Its members are widely distributed in the tropics and characteristically feature leathery leaves with oil glands. The family includes Eucalyptus\, Callistemon\, Melaleuca and Myrtle among others.  \nWe will examine all aspects of Myrtaceae from structure and function to the ecology of the unique Australian members of this family. Learn how to use keys for identification. Individual parts will be drawn and labelled with botanical terms. During the second day of the workshop\, participants will create beautiful drawings inspired by Myrtaceae specimens.   \nWe will be looking at a wide range of plant parts including flowers\, buds and leaves.  \nMaterials List  \nA list of required materials will be emailed to you prior to the start of the course\, but please bring along: \n\nSketch book or note book\, pencil\, sharpener and eraser • fine tip pens\, colour pencils or watercolours . Transparent plastic ruler with clearly marked measurements  • Reading glasses if you need to use them!\nOur studio will provide for use in this workshop: Dissecting kits with forceps\, scalpel\, dissecting needles; magnifying lenses with lights; microscopes. \n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nA greater understanding of plant structure\nTechniques for dissecting and examining flowers\nSteps involved in observing and documenting botanical specimens\nAn understanding of botanical terminology commonly used for plant identification\nAn appreciation for the beauty and complexity of plants around us\nA series of labelled drawings of plant parts\nDrawings inspired by parts of a plant\n\n\nAbout the Tutor \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together.  \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/myrtaceae-with-dr-tanya-scharaschkin/
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SUMMARY:UKRAINIAN EGG DYEING with Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create beautiful dyed eggs using a traditional Ukrainian method with botanical artist and scientist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin from Tasmania!  \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\, ACT \nCost: $80 \nBook HERE \nThis promises to be something completely different for a fun activity on a Monday morning! Join our tutor Tanya to learn the ‘Art of Pysanka’ egg dyeing techniques from Ukraine. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty\, “to write” or “to inscribe\,” as the designs are not painted on\, but written (inscribed) with beeswax. \nOur emphasis will be on learning the techniques to create dyed eggs\, and decorating one egg with traditional Ukrainian folk patterns and designs using a wax-resist method.  This will enable you to then create your own designs inspired by Australian native flowers or leaves in your own time.  \nPrerequisites: No prior experience is required. \nMaterials: All materials will be provided\, and please bring along an apron.  \nAbout the tutor:  \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together. \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/ukrainian-egg-dyeing-with-tanya-scharaschkin/
LOCATION:ACT
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SUMMARY:Themed Walk - Parliamentary Timber
DESCRIPTION:6 – 12 May\, 11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm – Free \nJoin a free guided walk during ACT Tree Week to learn abut the beautiful Australian timbers featured in Parliament House. \nParliament House and Old Parliament House both feature some beautiful timbers from Australian trees.  \nOn this free guided walk through the Botanic Gardens\, see living examples of these trees and hear some interesting snippets of information about them.  \nMeet at the Gardens at the clock clock near the bridge to the Cafe.  \nNo 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/themed-walk-parliamentary-timber/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240509T123000
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SUMMARY:Dr Gemma Hoyle  ‘Can we bank the cloud forests? Conservation and ecology of threatened species endemic to tropical mountaintops in Far North Queensland.’
DESCRIPTION:Gemma\, from the National Seed Bank at ANBG\, will describe synthesising current seed science knowledge\, seed collection\, storage behaviour and germination and will it enable ex situ conservation in Australia’s cloud forest flora? \nAbstract \nFunded by the Ian Potter Foundation\, The Tropical Mountain Plant Science (TroMPS) project is responding to urgent calls for ex situ conservation measures in Queensland’s Wet Tropics. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of northeast Queensland contains tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) in which > 70 endemic\, seed-bearing species are at high risk of extinction. To mitigate this risk\, we synthesised current seed science knowledge from TM plant communities around the world and examined what is known about seed collection\, storage behaviour and germination to enable ex situ conservation of Australia’s cloud forest flora. In addition\, virtually nothing is known about factors that determine the regeneration and distribution of these species. We also investigated the impacts of light quality on germination of six species using natural sunlight and green polyester filters. Light quality\, specifically the ratio of red to far-red light (R:FR; 660:730 nm)\, has been shown to influence seed germination of light-sensitive seeds\, including many small-seeded tropical species. Canopy cover\, leaf litter and cloud immersion all affect the R:FR that plants are exposed to\, potentially permitting fine-scale discrimination of light conditions for seed germination. \nBiography  \n	Dr Gemma Hoyle is a Seed Scientist at the National Seed Bank in the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra. Her research focuses on seed germination\, dormancy and longevity to improve the conservation and management of Australia’s native flora. \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLW \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/CQGLW \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-gemma-hoyle-can-we-bank-the-cloud-forests-conservation-and-ecology-of-threatened-species-endemic-to-tropical-mountaintops-in-far-north-queensland/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240516T123000
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SUMMARY:Jane Cottee ‘STEP by STEP: 15 years for Forest 20’
DESCRIPTION:Jane\, President of STEP\, will trace the story\, with its ups and downs\, of Forest 20 at the National Arboretum Canberra and outline the strategy for the next 10 years. \nAbstract \n	It is 15 years since the first trees were planted for the Southern Tablelands Regional Botanic Garden\, located at Forest 20\, National Arboretum Canberra. Over this time STEP volunteers have seen several ‘ups and downs’ but have maintained their focus on developing an educational and visitor focussed resource. This talk will trace the story of Forest 20 and outline the strategy for the next 10 years. \nBiography  \n	Jane Cottee has been working with plants throughout her working life\, starting at the age of 17\, selling herb plants in her mother’s craft shop in Queanbeyan.  She was a horticultural educator at Canberra Institute of Technology for 25 years\, before retiring to take on volunteering roles both at STEP (Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park) and the Australian National Botanic Gardens.  Jane is the current President at Step and also a Volunteer Guide at ANBG. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLY \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/CQGLY \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/jane-cottee-step-by-step-15-years-for-forest-20/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240530T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240530T133000
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SUMMARY:Graham Fifield ‘Can I get paid to plant trees?’
DESCRIPTION:Graham\, from Greening Australia\, will talk about the emerging opportunities for landholders and examples of how the carbon market can fund native vegetation restoration and conservation projects. \nAbstract \n	What are the emerging opportunities for landholders and examples of how the carbon market can fund native vegetation restoration and conservation projects? \nThe carbon market provides an opportunity to fund large scale revegetation and conservation projects on private land. Greening Australia has been partnering with landholders over the last 3 years to help them access the carbon market; exploring opportunities to accelerate their farm plans\, generate their own carbon credits or secure additional sources of income from planting trees.  This presentation explores the successes and lessons learnt to date and future opportunities across our region. Can I get paid to plant trees? \nBiography  \n	Graham Fifield\n	Land & Restoration Lead ACT & NSW\n	Greening Australia \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMA \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/CQGMA \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/graham-fifield-can-i-get-paid-to-plant-trees/
LOCATION:ACT
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