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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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Jed, Waterwatch Coordinator with Molonglo Conservation Group, will dive into the secret life of the platypus, and how these monotreme marvels help us read the health of our freshwater ecosystems—and what we can do to protect them. Abstract Mysterious, elusive, and utterly unique, the platypus isn’t just an Aussie icon—it’s a living barometer for waterway […] |
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3 events,When plants and animals interact, both participants may benefit, one may benefit while the other is not affected, or one may benefit while the other is harmed. Join a free one-hour guided walk to see some interesting examples of plants that interact with each other and plants that interact with insects, birds and mammals, and […]
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The next Plant Science talk will be on Monday 11th August at 10.30am. If you are not already on the email list and wish to receive information on these talks please email plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au.
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PLANT RECOGNITION GROUP Getting to know local wattles The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on local native wattle trees and shrubs (family Mimosaceae) that flower during winter. Dr Suzette Searle (President Wattle Day Association Inc.) will host a presentation on the main identification features and will have selected samples on display. Binocular microscopes, hand […] |
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Matt and Anthony will discuss the progress and overall impacts from listing of ecological communities under national environment law over the past 25 years, as well as recent unique examples such as the Empodisma peatlands of south-western WA, the Karst springs of the Naracoorte Coastal Plain, and the Drooping sheoak grassy woodland of the Eyre Peninsula. Bookings […] |
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Dear Friends, We hope you are keeping wonderfully warm in this wintery weather … Maybe a way to be warm is the 25th Anniversary of the Summit Walk. The Summit Walk is between the summit of Black Mountain and the Visitor Centre of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG), and was officially opened by the […] |
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The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Sunday 17 August. Meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am. After introductions we head off, either individually or in groups, in search of beautiful images from around the Gardens. Participants regroup for a sociable gathering up at Pollen Cafe at […] |
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Michael, a former Government ecologist, will update eight years of citizen science research and cover new discoveries since 2022 into Gang-gang nesting ecology and behaviour. Abstract Michael will provide an update of the eight years of citizen science research into Gang-gang nesting ecology and behaviour which is now nearing its conclusion. The talk will cover new discoveries […] |
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AIM (Art in Miniature) Canberra is delighted to be holding its 25th exhibition as a group at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We are a friendship group of artists living in Canberra and its regions who enjoy working and exhibiting miniatures together. In this exhibition we are taking inspiration directly from the beautiful ANBG. Its flora, fauna, herpetology, […] |
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Patrick, from the ANU, will discuss alarming temperature increases near the surfaces of oceans, that affect entire ecosystems; such as the vanishing kelp forests offshore Tasmania and the many organisms that thrive in among kelp. This change is not only in Australia, but world-wide. Abstract As a result of significant changes in the oceans bordering […]
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After viewing Jo Hollier's Botanical Art Exhibition at the ANBG, Christine Stewart contacted her & interviewed her for 1RPH Canberra public radio. The interview goes to air on 1RPH / 1125AM this Thursday 28 August at 10am & repeated at 4.30pm. It will also be available as a podcast on website. Jo's enthusiasm for the […] |
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The meeting, which takes place in the Theatrette, will feature a presentation from Dr Yi-Kai Tea of the Moths and Butterflies Association. The Association is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to encourage interest in the scientific study, research and conservation of moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera) in the Australian Region. The society has a broad appeal […] |
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