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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:A big thank you\, to our work party volunteers who removed approximately 1250 woody weeds in a difficult area at our July work party. \nDetails 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. \nDate: Saturday\,  2 August 2025 \, 9am to 12 noon\nMeet: at the electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton. \n	Bring:  water.   \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 using this \nbooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CYPVK \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
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
LOCATION:ACT
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SUMMARY:Jed Pearson - ‘Beyond the Bill: Platypus\, Science & Waterway Conservation’
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbstract \nMysterious\, elusive\, and utterly unique\, the platypus isn’t just an Aussie icon—it’s a living barometer for waterway health. As an indicator species\, their presence (or absence) tells us a lot about the state of our creeks and rivers. This talk dives into the secret life of the platypus\, the pressures they face\, and how their populations provide crucial insights for waterway managers. From pollution levels to habitat degradation\, discover how these monotreme marvels help us read the health of our freshwater ecosystems—and what we can do to protect them. \nBiography \nJed Pearson is the Waterwatch Coordinator for Molonglo Conservation Group\, leading water quality monitoring and platypus surveys in the Molonglo catchment. With a background in agriculture and ecological consulting\, he specialises in riparian restoration and waterway health. Jed is passionate about empowering communities to protect and restore local waterways. \nBookings open on 4 July at https://www.trybooking.com/DANCM
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/jed-pearson-beyond-the-bill-platypus-science-waterway-conservation/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250811T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250811T235900
DTSTAMP:20260428T220542
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SUMMARY:Plant Science Talk
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Science talk will be on Monday 11th August at 10.30am. \nIf you are not already on the email list and wish to receive information on these talks please email plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-science-talk/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250811T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250817T140000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Living Together Guided Walks
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nJoin 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 decide who gets the better deal from each of these interactions. \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/the-art-of-living-together-guided-walks/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250811T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250811T153000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group workshop - Getting to know local wattles
DESCRIPTION:PLANT RECOGNITION GROUP \nGetting to know local wattles\n	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 lenses and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen:  1:30 – 3.30 pm on Monday 11 August 2025\, with extra time for personal practice if you wish. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBooking 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-workshop-getting-to-know-local-wattles/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250814T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250814T133000
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CREATED:20250814T023000Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Matt White and Anthony Hoffman - ‘Threatened ecological communities assessments’
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBookings open on 11 July at https://www.trybooking.com/DANCR \nAbstract\n	2025 is the 25th anniversary of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act\, the national environment law which recognised threatened ecological communities as a specific ‘matter of national environmental significance’. This means they have the same level of protection as threatened species\, migratory species\, Ramsar wetlands and world and national heritage areas. Types of ecological communities that have been listed for national protection include forests\, woodlands\, shrublands\, grasslands\, wetlands\, marine and cave communities. These cover over 16 million hectares of native habitat across all states and territories of Australia. Threatened ecological communities may be protected and recovered across all land tenures\, not just conservation estate. Ecological community listings also allow for the protection of all plants\, animals and other organisms present in the community (including species not otherwise protected) and the key ecological processes critical to natural ecosystem function and services. In addition\, ecological communities have strong cultural significance for many Australians\, especially for First Nations\, land managers and local communities working to protect their local threatened bushland. 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. \nBiography\n	Matt is Director and Anthony is a senior assessment officer within the Ecological Communities section of the Federal Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water. For more than 15 years\, both have worked closely with the national Threatened Species Scientific Committee and many other experts to identify\, describe and conduct rigorous scientific assessments and write priority conservation actions for threatened ecological communities. Matt and Anthony have collectively contributed to the listing of\, and/or national conservation plans for\, all of the 104 ecological communities that are recognised at the national level for priority protection\, management and recovery. \nBookings open on 11 July at https://www.trybooking.com/DANCR
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-matt-white-and-anthony-hoffman-threatened-ecological-communities-assessments/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250816T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250816T113000
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Summit Walk - 25th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nWe 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 Chief Minister of the ACT\, the head of the ANBG\, and the Telstra representative; the organisations that cooperatively developed the walk. \nThe details of this 25th Anniversary Summit Walk are as follows … and feel free to send to your other friends and networks …  \nSummit Ramble Saturday 16 August 2025\,\n	9.30am (sharp) to 11:30am (approximately) \nThis year is the 25th Anniversary of the Summit Walk between the Summit of Black Mountain Nature Reserve to the Visitor Centre at the ANBG. This walk was a joint initiative between the ACT Government\, the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) and Telstra. \nDr Michael Doherty\, a local plant ecologist\, and ANBG Guides\, will talk about winter colour among the plants down the north-eastern slope from the Summit of Black Mountain to the ANBG Visitor Centre. Michael will talk about the interesting variety of mechanisms through which the local flora copes with fire and drought and he will also be pointing out the characteristics of the different eucalypts found along the way\, including some very old veteran scribbly gums with lumpy bumpy ‘elephants feet’!   \n** As we are walking down the track\, it may be a good idea to arrange with a friend to take you back to your car at the top. \nThe Summit Walk has steep sections\, so it is suitable for fit walkers (including children over the age of 12). \nMeet     at the Summit Terrace\, slightly up from the Tower on Black Mountain.\nBring    Friends\, water\, and snacks\, if you wish. \nWear    sturdy shoes\, hat\, and sun cream …and remember to dress for walk in winter weather if it is cold.\nBookings essential      Places are limited on these very popular rambles\, so please use the booking link to register for the walk \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDCZO\n	It helps so that you can be contacted in case arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather). \nTickets are limited\, please notify us if you have booked but find you are unable to come\, by email to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711 \nHappy walking\, \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-summit-walk-25th-anniversary/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250817T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250817T103000
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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 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 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 a great opportunity to get to know other photographers and learn from each other. \nAs we approach the end of winter the wattles are stirring\, and fogs and frosts add to the atmosphere of the gardens.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-caf-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250821T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250821T235900
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SUMMARY:Dr Michael Mulvaney - ‘Gang-gangs: what have we discovered and how does that help better protect them’
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAbstract \nMichael 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 since a 2022 presentation by Michael and Chris Davey. The talk will describe; \n\nwhere Gang-gangs are known to nest across Australia;\nwhat guides their selection of nest trees in the Canberra area;\nwhether Gang-gang pairs return to the same nest hollow\nwhat are the greatest threats to nesting chicks\nwhat are potential consequences of climate change; and\nwhat can be done to best protect nesting Gang-gang and their chicks\n\nBiography \nMichael Mulvaney is a former Government ecologist. Red Hill is the centre of Michael’s universe and he became involved in Gang-gang citizen research when a nest site was discovered on Red Hill in 2017 and he wanted to know how important this nesting site might be. Since then he has been a supervisor of many hundreds of fellow Gang-gang lovers across their south-eastern Australia range\, who between them have documented most of what is known about Gang-gang nesting ecology and diet.  \nBookings open on 18 July at https://www.trybooking.com/DANCU
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-michael-mulvaney-gang-gangs-what-have-we-discovered-and-how-does-that-help-better-protect-them/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250827T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T220542
CREATED:20250826T233000Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Miniature Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:AIM (Art in Miniature) Canberra is delighted to be holding its 25th exhibition as a group at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nWe are a friendship group of artists living in Canberra and its regions who enjoy working and exhibiting miniatures together.  \nIn this exhibition we are taking inspiration directly from the beautiful ANBG. Its flora\, fauna\, herpetology\, entomology\, buildings\, visitors and views have all inspired our group to create over 100 miniatures by 22 members.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/art-in-miniature-exhibition/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250828T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250828T235900
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SUMMARY:Emeritus Professor Patrick De Deckker - ‘Marine heat waves\, the “secret killer” in our oceans’
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbstract \nAs a result of significant changes in the oceans bordering Australia\, and in particular the alarming temperature increases near the surface\, entire ecosystems have already been affected. These will be discussed. \nPatrick will also detail the findings over the last decade of the vanishing kelp forests offshore Tasmania\, and how this has also affected many organisms that normally thrive in among kelp. This change is not restricted to the Australian oceans\, it is a worldwide phenomenon! \nBiography \nEmeritus Professor Patrick De Deckker is at the Research School of Earth Sciences\, The Australian National University. Patrick is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. \nOriginally from Belgium\, Patrick arrived in Australia about 50 years ago where he continued his university education in geology\, micro-palaeontology and zoology at several institutions. He has been at ANU since 1981 except for 2 years at Monash and has worked on salt lakes\, their biota and geological history\, plus on the evolution of the oceans in our region related to climate changes and on airborne dust (a topic which he presented to the Friends of the ANBG a couple of years ago). \nBookings open on 25 July at https://www.trybooking.com/DANDC
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/emeritus-professor-patrick-de-deckker-marine-heat-waves-the-secret-killer-in-our-oceans/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250828T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250828T235900
DTSTAMP:20260428T220542
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SUMMARY:1RPH interview with artist Jo Hollier
DESCRIPTION:After viewing Jo Hollier’s Botanical Art Exhibition at the ANBG\, Christine Stewart contacted her & interviewed her for 1RPH Canberra public radio. \nThe 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. \nJo’s enthusiasm for the ANBG and her love of our birds & plants is evident. \nHer new exhibition Creek Walks opens Friday 29 August at the Belconnen Arts Centre.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/1rph-interview-with-artist-jo-hollier/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T220542
CREATED:20250829T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010106Z
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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 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 to a wide range of interest groups\, including amateur naturalists\, photographers\, conservationists and citizen scientists who are passionate about observing\, collecting\, and studying moths and butterflies. \nDr Yi-Kai Tea has published several papers on the ecology and behaviour of tropical Lepidoptera in the Asia-Pacific. He is also an avid butterfly photographer. \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/
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