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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Thank you very much to our wonderful weeders for removing more than 835 woody weeds at our October work party in the grassland and woodland area of Black Mountain Nature Reserve.\n	We look forward to seeing you at the next work party on 2 November. We are starting at 8:30am now that it is Summer time.   \nDate: Saturday\, 2 November 2024\, 8:30 to 11:30am \nWe plan to remove lots of non-local acacia and other woody weeds \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.  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/CRZWD\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 Stuart by phone 0435 964 028. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next work party. \nLinda Beveridge\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241107T123000
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SUMMARY:Shelley Rowntree ‘Unpicking the complexity of Chrysocephalum (Gnaphalieae\, Asteraceae)’
DESCRIPTION:Shelley\, a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, will look at questions about the Chrysocephalum genus\, the limits of its species\, and dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum. \nAbstract \n	The Gnaphalieae (paper daisy tribe\, Asteraceae) are the largest tribe of Asteraceae in Australia\, with c. 500 species. Relationships within clades remain unresolved\, and generic concepts are often based on few morphological characters rather than demonstrated relatedness and inference of synapomorphies. \nChrysocephalum Walp is a medium-sized genus in the Australian Gnaphalieae occurring across all states of Australia. The Australian Plant Census currently recognises nine species of Chrysocephalum and two phrase-name species. In revising the C. apiculatum / semipapposum complex\, Wilson (2016) recognised 29 and 5 subspecies\, respectively\, based on morphological characters. The subspecies are highly complex\, with some appearing as distinctive as traditionally recognised species and\, in some cases\, having previously been recognised as such (e.g. C. asperum Steetz). The project aims to answer the questions: (1) Does Chrysocephalum represent a cohesive genus? What is its relationship with other genera? (2) What are the limits of species within Chrysocephalum? What evolutionary processes explain the morphological complexity of the genus in eastern Australia? (3) What are the dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum?” \nBiography  \n	Shelley Rowntree\, PhD Candidate\, University of New England\, and recipient of a Friends ANBG scholarship.  Shelley left behind a career in IT to pursue her passion for plants. She is now doing a PhD at the University of New England\, Armidale\, in collaboration with CANBR. Her interests include the systematics and evolution of flowering plants\, especially Asteraceae (daisy family) and Cyperaceae (sedges). She is passionate about documenting biodiversity and uses DNA sequence data and morphology to help make sense of diverse plant groups and evolutionary processes. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CTFXH \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/CTFXH \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/shelley-rowntree-unpicking-the-complexity-of-chrysocephalum-gnaphalieae-asteraceae/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241114T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241114T133000
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SUMMARY:Josh Coates ‘Australian alpine pollinators in a changing world’
DESCRIPTION:Josh\, a PhD student from the Fenner school at ANU\, will present his research in pollination ecology in Kosciuszko National Park\, from the community level down to a few case studies of charismatic species such as the Bogong moth. \nAbstract \n	Pollinators in Australia’s alpine ecosystems display unique adaptations that allow them to persist in a cold climate. Despite being buried under snow for half of the year\, these harsh environments support a diverse array of flowering plants and insect pollinators. Unfortunately\, these environments will also see some of the earliest and most severe effects of warming under climate change. Josh\, a PhD student from the Fenner school at ANU\, will present his research in pollination ecology in Kosciuszko National Park\, from the community level down to a few case studies of charismatic species such as the Bogong moth. \nBiography  \nJosh Coates is a final-year PhD Student at the Fenner School of Environment and Society ANU. His research focuses on alpine pollination ecology\, which he fell into after a life-long interest in creepy crawlies. He also works at CSIRO’s National Insect Collection\, and as part of the ACT Snake Removal service. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CTFXJ \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/CTFXJ \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/josh-coates-australian-alpine-pollinators-in-a-changing-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241115T190000
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SUMMARY:In the Gardens\, After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Cost $20\, bookings essential  \nFriends members are invited to a special after-dark tour of the Gardens. Led by one of the rangers\, the walk will take us through a landscape which looks quite different at night\, and is home to nocturnal creatures great and small! \nThis magical experience will happen on Friday 15 November 2024. We will gather at 7 pm for after-dinner refreshments\, then set out on our adventure in the Gardens\, finishing at about 9 pm. \nPlease be aware that the walk will be outdoors\, at night\, and dress accordingly. \nThe cost is $20 per person.  This event is specially for Friends members\, and is suitable for ages 12 and over. \nBook here:  https://www.trybooking.com/CWDAQ   Please book early as numbers are limited. \nThe Friends of the ANBG wish to thank the Gardens for the offer of this experience at a significant discount.  \nQueries to:  events@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/in-the-gardens-after-dark/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241119T144500
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SUMMARY:Shiona Mackie 'Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh'
DESCRIPTION:Shiona Mackie\, an active volunteer at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RBGE)\, will be visiting Canberra in November and will be doing a talk about the RBGE – its history\, the restoration and renovation of the glasshouse\, and the scientific and conservation work that is currently underway. \nWhen: 2.45 to 3.45 pm Tuesday 19 November. \nWhere: ANBG Theatrette \nCost: Free \nNo bookings required
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/shiona-mackie-royal-botanic-gardens-edinburgh/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241121T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241121T133000
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SUMMARY:Tasha James ‘Endemics on the Edge - Investigating threat management in an island population of endangered endemic species - A case study at Mt. Imlay\, NSW’
DESCRIPTION:Tasha\, recipient of the Don Beer Memorial Scholarship\, will explore if and how endemic species on Mt Imlay might persist in situ in the face of different threats\, and to build knowledge to inform effective in situ and ex situ conservation strategies. \nAbstract \n	Substantial resources are allocated to managing threatened and endemic species in situ\, with an increasing reliance on ex situ conservation methods. Yet little is known about how different species will persist in situ in the presence of various threats. Further\, ex situ conservation methods\, such as establishing insurance populations\, are often approached with little information about population genetic structure or species biology. This research will explore if and how species might persist in situ in the face of different threats\, building knowledge to inform effective in situ and ex situ conservation strategies. \nMt Imlay will form the study site for exploring how threats influence the survivability of locally restricted endemic species1. Mt Imlay is recognised by the NSW Government as an Asset of Intergenerational Significance\, along with several threatened species endemic to the mountain1. These species include Eucalyptus imlayensis (Critically Endangered under the EPBC Act and a top 110 priority species in the Threatened Species Strategy 2021–2031)\, Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, Oxylobium ellipticum and Olearia rugosa subsp. distalilobata. \nThe long-term persistence of these species is likely to be impacted by threats occurring on different temporal and geographical scales\, including climate change\, Phytophthora dieback\, and recent intense fire. Island (in this case mountain-top) endemic species are inherently more vulnerable to threats\, therefore\, understanding the true impact upon them will help determine the potential for species persistence in situ. \nThis research will inform both ex situ and in situ conservation strategies and will advance the emerging discipline of ‘conservation horticulture’. This includes informing how resources can be best allocated to horticultural techniques\, e.g. for management of genetic diversity in ex situ collections. \nBiography  \n	Tasha James\, PhD Candidate\, University of Canberra\, and recipient of the Don Beer Memorial Scholarship. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CTFXL \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/CTFXL \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/tasha-james-endemics-on-the-edge-investigating-threat-management-in-an-island-population-of-endangered-endemic-species-a-case-study-at-mt-imlay-nsw/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241215T163000
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SUMMARY:Friends of the ANBG Photographic Group Annual Exhibition: illuminate '24
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Group presents their 11th Annual Exhibition: illuminate ‘24. \n‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light\, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. \nThe Group aims to share their passion for discovering\, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras. \nThe exhibition is in the Visitor Centre Gallery. Entry is free. \n \nPhoto: Phil Green
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-the-anbg-photographic-group-annual-exhibition-illuminate-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241128T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20241128T133000
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SUMMARY:Prof Peter Kanowski ‘Reviving the Arboretum Dream: the making of the National Arboretum Canberra’
DESCRIPTION:The National Arboretum Canberra was more than 100 years in the making; a large arboretum was envisaged as part of Canberra’s design from the outset. Peter Kanowski will reflect on how that longstanding idea finally took shape\, and the shape it took. \nBiography  \n	Prof Peter Kanowski is Professor of Forestry at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society. He works on forest governance issues internationally\, nationally and locally. \nPeter is an ANU forestry graduate who completed his DPhil at Oxford University’s Forestry Institute\, and was a lecturer there\, before returning ANU as Chair of Forestry in 1995. He took leave from ANU to be Deputy Director General of the Center for International Forestry Research 2012 – 14\, and has also been Master of University House at ANU since 2014. Peter’s academic work currently focuses on international forest governance (with the University of Freiburg)\, tree plantations and smallholder tree growing (with The Forests Dialogue and ACIAR)\, and urban forests (with ACT\, ANU and Singapore colleagues). \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CTFXM  \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/CTFXM   \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/prof-peter-kanowski-reviving-the-arboretum-dream-the-making-of-the-national-arboretum-canberra/
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