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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove lots of woody weeds from the southern end of the Powerline road. \nMeet: Electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton.  \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 10:30am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKV \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 friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nWe look forward to 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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240606T123000
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SUMMARY:Dr Rosemary Purdie ‘Some Persian Gardens of Iran’
DESCRIPTION:In this talk Rosemary\, former Honorary Living Collections Botanist ANBG\, will briefly explore history and features of Persian Garden concept\, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens in Iran. \nAbstract \n	Many FANBG members are probably familiar with the term Persian Gardens\, but what does it mean? In this talk Rosemary will briefly explore their history and defining features\, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens to show what they are like and how the Persian Garden concept is reflected in other places in Iran. \nBiography  \n	Dr Rosemary Purdie is the former Honorary Living Collections Botanist at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and an Honorary Associate of the Australian National Herbarium. Since retiring she has travelled extensively in Central Asia and Iran\, soaking up and marvelling at their natural and cultural features and history. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMB   \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/CQGMB   \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-rosemary-purdie-some-persian-gardens-of-iran/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240607T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240607T163000
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SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN FLORA SPECIES: CASUARINACEAE with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of the Australian plant family Casuarinaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin!  \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\, ACT.  \nCost: $190  \nBook HERE \nAbout the Course \nThis one-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the family Casuarinaceae with expert botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin. \nThe Casuarina family are a family of dicotyledonous flowering plants placed in the order Fagales\, consisting of four genera and 91 species[2] of trees and shrubs native to eastern Africa\, Australia\, Southeast Asia\, Malesia\, Papuasia\, and the Pacific Islands. \nWe will examine all aspects of Casuarinaceae 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 half of the workshop\, participants will create beautiful drawings inspired by locally available Casuarina or Allocasuarina specimens.  \nWe will be looking at a wide range of plant parts including flowering structures\, stems 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. \n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nA greater understanding of plant structure\nTechniques for dissecting and examining flowers and other plant parts\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\nInk drawing inspired by parts of a plant\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/australian-flora-species-casuarinaceae-with-dr-tanya-scharaschkin/
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SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN FLORA SERIES: PROTEACEAE with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of the Australian plant family Proteaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin! \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith \nCost:  $380 \nBook HERE. \nAbout the Course \nDuring this two-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the family Proteaceae with expert botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin.  \nPlants in the family Proteaceae form a major part of the Australian ecosystem. Most of us are familiar with grevilleas and banksias\, but how many of us understand what’s going on with the complicated floral display. \nThe Proteaceae form a family of flowering plants predominantly distributed in the Southern Hemisphere.  Well-known Proteaceae genera include Protea\, Banksia\, Embothrium\, Grevillea\, Hakea and Macadamia. \nWe will examine all aspects of Proteaceae 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 locally available Proteaceae 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\, fine tip pens\, collier pencils\, watercolour\, pencil\, sharpener and eraser • 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 and other plant parts\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\nInk drawing inspired by parts of a plant\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/australian-flora-series-proteaceae-with-dr-tanya-scharaschkin/
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SUMMARY:Botanists of the Trees - Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Botanists have named trees and also had trees named in their honour. Australian\, British\, French and German botanists have made outstanding contributions to Australian science. \nOn these free guided walks\, leaving at 11am and 2pm each day\, see some of the trees and hear stories that encompass adventure\, mystery\, sex and even murder! \nMeet at the Australian National Botanic Gardens at the clock near the bridge to the Cafe. 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/botanists-of-the-trees-themed-walks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240613T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240613T133000
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SUMMARY:Christina Gee ‘Quolls on tour – detecting trait differences between reintroduced and dispersing eastern quoll populations’
DESCRIPTION:Christina\, a Masters student at Fenner School of Environment and Society\, will describe her exploration of how the “quolls on tour” differ behaviourally and morphologically from those who still live in Mulligans Flat\, and how we can use this knowledge to manage the metapopulations of eastern quolls and other species. \nAbstract \n	Australia is in the midst of a biodiversity crisis and has the unfortunate legacy of holding the record for the highest number of mammal extinctions. To address this\, in 2016 the Mulligans Flat–Goorooyarroo Woodland Experiment partnership reintroduced the endangered eastern quoll to Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary – part of its indigenous range in Canberra. \nFree from the pressures of invasive predators\, the eastern quoll population has grown to the point that some individuals have climbed over the Sanctuary fence and into the adjoining Goorooyarroo Sanctuary in search of new pastures. In this talk\, Christina Gee will describe her exploration of how the “quolls on tour” differ behaviourally and morphologically from those who still live in Mulligans Flat\, and how we can use this knowledge to manage the metapopulations of eastern quolls and other species. \nBiography   \nChristina Gee is a Master of Environment (Advanced) student at the ANU Fenner School\, conducting research into eastern quoll behaviour and dispersal. After over a decade working in the tertiary education sector\, Christina is following her life-long love for nature to work in biodiversity conservation. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMC \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/CQGMC \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/christina-gee-quolls-on-tour-detecting-trait-differences-between-reintroduced-and-dispersing-eastern-quoll-populations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240620T123000
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SUMMARY:Professor David Lindenmayer AO ‘The Forest Wars – debunking myths around native forest logging’
DESCRIPTION:David\, from Fenner School of Environment & Society\, will base his talk on his new book\, The Forest Wars\, and include a number of anecdotes from his experiences in dealing with Ministers and other officials over the past four decades. \nDavid will be happy to sign copies of this new book after his talk. \nAbstract \n	David Lindenmayer has worked in Australia’s native forests for more than 40 years. This talk is based on his career as a researcher\, field ecologist and forest policy analyst. The talk is based on his new book\, The Forest Wars published by Allen & Unwin. The book explores issues associated with his work on logging effects on forest biodiversity\, relationships between logging and fire\, forestry and carbon emissions\, and the interface between logging\, economics and environmental accounting. The talk will include a number of anecdotes from his experiences in dealing with Ministers and other officials over the past four decades\, including recommendations to bring giraffes to Australia to eat the canopies of trees and thinning forests so they support just one tree per standard houseblock. \nBiography  \n	Professor David Lindenmayer AO is a world-leading expert in forest and woodland ecology\, resource management\, conservation science\, and biodiversity conservation. He has maintained some of the largest\, long-term research programs in Australia\, with some exceeding 40 years in duration. He is among the world’s most productive and most highly-cited scientists\, particularly in forest ecology and conservation biology and has published 1430 scientific articles including 918 peer-reviewed papers in international scientific journals. He has also published 49 books\, including many award-winning textbooks and other seminal books. David Lindenmayer held a prestigious Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship from 2013-2018\, where he worked on biodiversity indices\, metrics and proxies. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (elected 2008)\, a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (elected in 2019)\, Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society (elected 2022)\, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sciences (elected 2023). He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2014. His research has been recognised through numerous awards\, including the Eureka Science Prize (three times)\, Whitley Award (10 times)\, the Serventy Medal for Ornithology\, and the Australian Natural History Medallion. In 2018\, he was awarded the prestigious Whittaker Medal from the Ecological Society of America. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMD \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/CQGMD \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/professor-david-lindenmayer-ao-the-forest-wars-debunking-myths-around-native-forest-logging/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240627T123000
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SUMMARY:Emeritus Professor Jim Hone ‘Birds of Namadgi National Park’
DESCRIPTION:Jim\, from University of Canberra\, will describe a surprising aspect of patterns of smaller birds and larger birds observed at 7 sites over 16 years\, along with links of birds and vertebrate pest control in Namadgi to recommend that monitoring of the birds in Namadgi be part of on-going Park management.  \nAbstract \n	The bird community at seven sites in the eastern part of Namadgi National Park was surveyed each year for 16 years. A total of 92 species was recorded. Two species\, the common bronzewing and the starling\, increased over the study and six species declined including the scarlet robin. Five Threatened species were recorded. The theoretically expected pattern of many smaller birds and fewer larger birds was observed\, with a surprising aspect. Links of birds and vertebrate pest control in Namadgi will also be described. Monitoring of the birds in Namadgi is recommended as part of on-going Park management. \nBiography  \n	Emeritus Professor Jim Hone\, is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Canberra. He studies wildlife population dynamics and management\, including conservation. He has published on many Australian birds\, such as helmeted honeyeaters\, malleefowls\, common mynas\, and grassland\, woodland and forest birds\, as well as British birds\, such as barn owls and grey herons. Jim has contributed to bird atlas work in Australia\, NSW and the ACT. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGME \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/CQGME \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/emeritus-professor-jim-hone-birds-of-namadgi-national-park/
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