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SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Track Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Join a free one-hour guided walk to less commonly visited parts of the Gardens.  \nWalks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. \nThe walk features examples of work done by Gardens staff to conserve our threatened native species\, as well as plants in flower at this time of year. \nMeet at the clock near the ANBG bridge.  \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/off-the-beaten-track-themed-walks/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250605T000000
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SUMMARY:Professor Jochen Brocks - ‘The deep origins of our eukaryotic ancestors and the rise of algae in the oceans’
DESCRIPTION:Friends ANBG will be among the first to hear Jochen\, from the ANU\, talk about the evolution of modern eurkaryotes\, the “Rise of Algae”\, in the body and molecular fossil records; and how it may be a most profound ecological transition in the evolution of complex life\, ultimately leading to the emergence of animals. \nAbstract \nIn the 1994 essay ‘Evolutionary Perfection of a Small Molecule’\, Nobel Laureate Konrad Bloch suggested that small molecules\, such as sterols in the membranes of nucleated cells\, may have evolved from more simple ancestor molecules. He had the (back then) crazy vision that it might be possible to find such primordial ‘ur’-sterols in the ancient rock record\, thus proving the idea of molecular evolution. However\, Bloch was reportedly not really hopeful that such molecules could really ever be preserved or discovered. \nIn the Botanical Gardens\, you will be among the first to hear that that such fossil molecules are abundantly preserved in sedimentary rocks up to 1.6 billion years old. The detected fossil fat molecules represent two steps in the biosynthetic pathway towards modern eukaryotic sterols (such as cholesterol) and appear to be witnesses of a lost world of ancient stem-group eukaryotes that were widespread and possibly abundant during Earth’s middle age (1.8 to 0.8 billion years ago). Our crown-group eukaryotic relatives must have co-existed with those primordial organisms for several hundred million years\, unable to invade their niches. With rising atmospheric oxygen levels and changing marine chemistry\, crown-group Eukarya\, including the algal ancestors of land plants\, started to expand and replace the Protosterol Biota ~1\,000 to 800 million years ago. This shift to modern eukaryotes\, the ‘Rise of Algae’\, is recorded in the body and molecular fossil records and may be one of the most profound ecological transitions in the evolution of complex life\, ultimately leading to the emergence of animals.  \nBiography \nJochen Brocks is a professor of palaeobiogeochemistry at the Research School of Earth Sciences\, Australian National University. He is fascinated by arcane biological processes in Precambrian oceans\, the early evolution of eukaryotes and the emergence of the first animals. To find clues about ancient life\, he studies molecular fossils of biological lipids (biomarkers) that can be preserved in sedimentary rocks for billions of years. \nBookings open on 9 May at https://www.trybooking.com/DALER
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/professor-jochen-brocks-the-deep-origins-of-our-eukaryotic-ancestors-and-the-rise-of-algae-in-the-oceans/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250607T090000
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:This month we shall be removing woody and other weeds near the ANBG fence\, so that there will be fewer seeds / weeds etc “jumping the fence” into the gardens and the Reserve. \nMeet: at the Electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton. \nBring: water \nWear: hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. We 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 link: https://www.trybooking.com/CYPVF\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 by phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\n	Friends of Black Mountain \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250612T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250612T235900
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SUMMARY:Dr Ben Walcott - ‘Our garden 20 years on’
DESCRIPTION:“Our garden is now mature at 21 years and counting. I’ll do a picture show of some of our best performing plants both in the ground and in pots.” \nBen and Ros Walcott moved from the USA to Canberra in 2003 and soon became friends of the ANBG. They have developed their own large native garden in Red Hill\, drawing on garden experiences both locally and overseas. \nBookings open on 16 May at https://www.trybooking.com/DALEZ
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-ben-walcott-our-garden-20-years-on/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250615T084000
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Café Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Sunday 15 June. We meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am\, then head off in search of captivating and informative images from around the Gardens. Participants get back together for a “cuppa” and friendly banter at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one member of the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to get things started and be a source of advice when needed. All levels of photographic skill are welcome. It is fine to turn up with a mobile phone camera. Surprising and satisfying results are possible with today’s mobile technology. After our initial gathering at the bus stop you can stay with the group or separate if you wish.  \nIn the winter months the Gardens can be atmospheric with heavy dew\, frost or fog all contributing to creative photographic possibilities.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-caf-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250616T130000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – getting to know the ferns at the ANBG
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be led by Marilyn Faunt and Alison Turner and will focus on ferns at the ANBG.  The workshop will provide participants with an overview of the ferns at the ANBG and keys to assist in their identification.  Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification of specimens will be available for the workshop. \nWhen: Monday 16 June\, 1.00 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish. \nWhere: Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG.  \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-getting-to-know-the-ferns-at-the-anbg/
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SUMMARY:Dr Peter Caley - ‘So\, how many foxes were there in Tasmania?’
DESCRIPTION:Was there a widespread breeding population or not? Peter\, a CSIRO research scientist\, will discuss some of the challenges involved in inferring the presence of foxes in Tasmania. \nAbstract \nReports of deliberate fox introductions in 1999 and sightings of foxes leaving a ship at Burnie docks in 1998 sparked concerns about the potential impact on native wildlife. \nSome claimed there was a widespread breeding population of foxes in Tasmania and were concerned about their effect on wildlife. Others reckoned the eradication program a waste of money and seemed vindicated when a fox population failed to materialise. Peter\, a CSIRO research scientist\, will discuss some of the challenges involved in inferring the presence of foxes in Tasmania. \nBiography \nPeter is a research scientist with the CSIRO who applies quantitative methods to address problems in the environmental\, agricultural and health sciences. The dynamics of animal populations as applied to the invasion of pests and pathogens particularly interest him. \nBookings open on 23 May at https://www.trybooking.com/DALFR
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-peter-caley-so-how-many-foxes-were-there-in-tasmania/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250626T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250626T235900
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SUMMARY:John Feehan - ‘Dung beetles are a win-win for farmers and the environment’
DESCRIPTION:John\, a retired CSIRO scientist\, describes Dung Beetles as ultimate recyclers\, burying dung\, improving soil quality and reducing pests like flies. \nJohn studied dung beetles at the CSIRO until funding for the project ceased. He then started a business supplying dung beetles best suited to the climate and conditions of the area to farmers all over Australia. \nBookings open on 30 May at https://www.trybooking.com/DALGA
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/john-feehan-dung-beetles-are-a-win-win-for-farmers-and-the-environment/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250627T120000
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SUMMARY:Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting\, which takes place in the Theatrette\, will feature a presentation by Rodney Garnett. \nRodney\, who is a longstanding member of the Photographic Group\, will make an in-depth presentation on a technically and creatively challenging genre – landscape photography. \nThe meeting will also include our regular show and tell segment in which participants share their photographic works and the stories behind them.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-anbg-photographic-group-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250630T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250706T140000
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SUMMARY:Australian Plants in Foreign Lands Guided Walks
DESCRIPTION:While many Australian plants have found success in overseas countries\, some have behaved badly.   \nCome on a free one-hour guided walk to discover some plants which have made significant contributions in other countries and meet some which have exceeded their welcome. \nWalks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. \nMeet at the clock near the ANBG bridge.  \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/australian-plants-in-foreign-lands-guided-walks/
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