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SUMMARY:Photo competition for students of Australia schools and colleges
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 competition is open to students attending Australian primary or secondary schools or colleges. All entries must be digital photographs taken in the ANBG\, featuring some aspect of the Gardens such as plants\, wildlife or scenery. \nEnter online at fanbg.local/students-photographic-competition/. Entries must be received by the organisers before 5pm on Friday 30th August 2024. To avoid delays and congestion\, submit your entry as early as possible. \nDownload the information sheets for secondary schools & colleges (PDF\, 254KB) and for primary schools (PDF\, 254KB).
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photo-competition-for-students-of-australia-schools-and-colleges/
LOCATION:Australian Capital Territory
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SUMMARY:Professor Steve Webb ‘Empty deserts:  Megafauna Demography and Extinction”
DESCRIPTION:Did mankind kill megafauna\, or was it four great Ice Ages that caused Australia’s megafauna extinction? In the talk Steve\, Adjunct Professor of Australian Studies at Bond University\, will outline the biogeography and general disposition of the megafauna and their predisposition leading to their extinction as he views it. \nLink to Steve’s book Corridors to Extinction https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780124077904/corridors-to-extinction-and-the-australian-megafauna \nSteve will lead a walk among the megafauna after the talk. \nAbstract \n	For more than 60 years there has been debate concerning the reasons for the extinction of the world’s megafauna in and before the last ice age. A dominant argument for the cause in Australia has been the coincidental arrival of humans on the continent. The implication being that they hunted out the biggest species and altered the landscape and ecosystems by the widespread use of fire on the land. This\, man kills megafauna\, argument was first raised in the early 1970’s to explain North American megafaunal extinctions and is commonly known as the ‘Blitzkreig’ hypothesis. Support for this idea also comes from our deplorable record when it comes to looking after our fauna today and in the recent past. \nIn this talk Steve wants to briefly discuss an alternative reason for Australia’s megafauna extinctions. That is\, they were gradually worn down to extinction by four great Ice Ages that spanned the last least 400-500\,000 years. Steve began working on this proposition more than two decades ago and published a full explanation in his book Corridors to Extinction. Underlying support for the ‘Blitzkreig’ scenario in Australia is the common perception that our all megafauna species were evenly dispersed over the whole continent when humans arrived 65\,000 years ago. The sudden disappearance of so many animals and species\, therefore\, could only have been caused by humans. Steve challenged this idea. So in the talk he will outline the biogeography and general disposition of the megafauna and their predisposition leading to their extinction as he views it. \nBiography  \n	Professor Steve Webb received his B.A (First Class Hons) and Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology\, Human Biology and Pre-History from the Australian National University. He was appointed Lecturer there in 1984 and then appointed Research Fellow at the Research School of Pacific Studies (ANU) where he conducted extensive research on the oldest human remains from Lake Mungo. He has presented papers and many guest lectures in Australia\, Europe and North and South America. His research and expertise has featured widely in national and international print and film media such as Discovery Channel and Time Magazine. For many years he worked extensively with Aboriginal communities and museums around Australia repatriating ancestral skeletal remains from Australian\, UK and European museums. His research has been published widely in national as well as international journals and he has written five books. Webb’s research focuses on Australia’s first humans\, palaeoclimate\, megafauna biology and environmental change over the last 300\,000 years. That required extensive field work across Australia over the past 40 years. He is at present Adjunct Professor of Australian Studies at Bond University on the Gold Coast. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMF \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/CQGMF \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-steve-webb-empty-deserts-megafauna-demography-and-extinction/
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove lots of woody weeds from the north east\, between Barry Drive and Powerline road in Black Mountain Nature Reserve. \nMeet: Dryandra Street\, O’Connor; on western verge between the Frith Road and Faunce Street junctions with Dryandra Street.  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/CRZUB \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/
LOCATION:Australian Capital Territory
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SUMMARY:LATE CHANGE - Patrick De Dekker ‘The first expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula some 125 years ago’
DESCRIPTION:A LATE CHANGE to Thursday’s talk as the planned speaker is unwell.  \nPatrick De Dekker will now be talking about ‘The first expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula some 125 years ago – Amazing scientific achievements of great relevance today for the biota already affected by global warming’. \nThis replacement talk is delivering new results from the Belgica expedition and is a progress report on a book that Patrick is in the process of writing. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMH \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/CQGMH \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/late-change-patrick-de-dekker-the-first-expedition-to-the-antarctic-peninsula-some-125-years-ago/
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SUMMARY:Sally Ingham ‘The Plant Science Learning Hub\, inspiring students and empowering educators’
DESCRIPTION:Sally\, of ANBG\, will take us behind the scenes to discover the fun\, passion and expertise that went into designing\, creating and launching the Plant Science Learning Hub. \nAbstract \n	The Australian National Botanic Gardens has launched a new robust and engaging digital education platform\, the Plant Science Learning Hub (learn.anbg.gov.au). The Plant Science Learning Hub encourages a culture of curiosity and empowers educators to confidently teach plant science and shape tomorrow’s scientists. Developed by the Gardens’ scientists\, horticulturalists and educators\, the Hub uses Australia’s unique plants and stories to provide a complete learning journey through plant science\, exploring topics from plant life cycles to ecosystems. The Hub uses experiential and inquiry-based learning techniques to provide students and educators with a robust suite of lesson plans\, outdoor activities\, videos\, educator background notes and online interactive activities. In this talk\, Education and Learning Coordinator Sally Ingham will take us behind the scenes to discover the fun\, passion and expertise that went into designing\, creating and launching the Plant Science Learning Hub. \nBiography  \n	Sally Ingham is passionate about science communication\, the environment and working with children. Sally began her career at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and has worked in various roles\, including inspiring students and families about Australian plants\, Rangering\, her dream role of developing the online Plant Science Learning Hub and now Education and Learning Coordinator. Sally loves knowing that her work is part of nurturing children’s love of nature and inspiring the next generation of scientists. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMI \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/CQGMI \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/sally-ingham-the-plant-science-learning-hub-inspiring-students-and-empowering-educators/
LOCATION:Australian Capital Territory
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SUMMARY:Nicki Taws ‘Native Grassland Restoration’
DESCRIPTION:Nicki\, Program Manager with Greening Australia\, will present some of the grassland restoration work that has been undertaken in the ACT region over the past 10 years\, sometimes with drastic measures that were required to give native plants the competitive edge. \nAbstract \n	Greening Australia has been restoring native grasslands for the last 15 years\, initially in Victoria\, now in Tasmania\, NSW and ACT. Carefully-researched trials have found that sometimes drastic measures are required to deal with introduced plants and give natives the competitive edge. Nicki Taws\, Program Manager with Greening Australia will present some of the grassland restoration work that has been undertaken in the ACT region over the past 10 years. And if time permits\, we may also have a brief update on GA’s work on birds in revegetated habitats \nBiography  \n	Nicki Taws has worked with Greening Australia in the ACT region for the past 20 years. She has a particular interest in restoring woodlands and grasslands and how this can best be done to benefit native fauna. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMJ \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/CQGMJ \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/nicki-taws-native-grassland-restoration/
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