While many Australian plants have found success in overseas countries, some have behaved badly. Come 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. Walks commence at 11am and 2pm each day. Meet at the clock near the ANBG bridge. […]
Jo Harding ‘Bush Blitz Driving New Approaches to Working with Traditional Owners’
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Dr Kate Grarock and Dr Bryan Lessard - 'Nanda Kalbarri Bush Blitz: connecting with people to uncover our diverse species' Kate and Bryan, from ANBG, will talk about a Bush Blitz near Kalbarri, WA on Nanda country to gather information about the biodiversity there with representative of Nanda people, Parks Rangers, Bush Heritage, teachers and […] |
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Our June work party was cancelled because of wet weather, so we are keeping our fingers crossed for fine weather to remove lots of woody weeds at our next work party is scheduled for Saturday 5 July 2025. Details of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are: Date: Saturday, 5 July 2025, 9am to […] |
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How do you study a bird that's a master of camouflage and only active in the dead of night? Shoshana, from the ANU, will talk about how GPS technology, tiny handsewn backpacks, and a conservation detection dog uncover the secret lives of reintroduced bush stone-curlews. Biography: Shoshana Rapley is a PhD candidate at the […] |
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The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Saturday 12 July. We meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am, then head off, either individually or in groups, in search of beautiful images from around the Gardens. Participants regroup for a friendly catch up at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 […] |
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The Australian Garden History Society is presenting an online talk by John Blay, an Australian writer and naturalist who has written extensively about the Australian bush and its people in drama, prose and poetry. Sit back in your armchair, grab a pre-dinner drink and some nibbles and join John as he takes us on a winding ramble […] |
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Ryan, from the ANU, will summarise recent contributions towards understanding the evolution of the Australian terrestrial orchid flora and its associated funga spanning macro- to micro-evolutionary scales. Abstract The evolutionary histories of plants and fungi are inextricably linked, and no where is this more evident than in the hyperdiverse orchid family (Orchidaceae). All orchids are […]
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The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on the genus Dodonaea, commonly known as hop bushes because their colourful fruits resemble those of hops. Dr Judy West will lead the workshop. Previously Executive Director of the ANBG and head of the Australian National Herbarium, Dr West is an expert on this genus. Selected samples […] |
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Frogs are excellent indicators of waterway and wetland health, but they are highly susceptible to environmental change. Anke-Maria, ACT Frogwatch Coordinator, will describe way to better manage, improve and create frog-friendly habitats. Could we entice frogs into our gardens? Abstract Anke-Maria coordinates the Frogwatch census every October. Frogs are highly susceptible to environmental change, and […] |
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The meeting, which takes place in the Theatrette, will feature a series of short presentations by members of the Photographic Group intended to encourage and inform participation by Group members in the Illuminate 2025 Annual Photographic Exhibition. The Exhibition takes place from Friday 21 November to Sunday 14 December 2025. The meeting will also include […] |
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Aplin and her team investigate cognition and culture in urban sulphur-crested cockatoos, asking whether the spread of new innovations can facilitate adaptive behavioural responses to anthropogenic change. Biography Lucy Aplin is head of the Cognitive and Cultural Ecology Group, and leads the Clever Cockies Research Project. She currently holds joint positions as SERI Professorial Fellow […] |
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A big thank you, to our work party volunteers who removed approximately 1250 woody weeds in a difficult area at our July work party. Details of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are below, and we look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party. Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025 , 9am to 12 […] |
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