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SUMMARY:Annabel Ellis ‘Bandicoots and the great truffle heist’
DESCRIPTION:Bandicoots usually forage for grubs\, roots or fungi. However\, the little diggers have developed a taste for expensive French black truffles\, costing farmers up to $20k a year. Annabel\, a PhD student at the University of Sydney\, uses marsupial friendly strategies to discourage their gourmet tastes. \nBiography\nAnnabel is a PhD student at the University of Sydney. She is researching non-injurious ways of deterring bandicoots from digging farmed truffles\, her research is based at a truffle farm near Braidwood. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFM \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/DDEFM \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/annabel-ellis-bandicoots-and-the-great-truffle-heist/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251004T090000
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Details of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are: \nDate: Saturday\, 4 October 2025\, 9:00 to 12 noon \nWe plan to remove lots of non-local acacia and other woody weeds \nMeet: Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. \nDrive 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 10:30 am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CYPVM\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 me by email friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com  or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251005T120000
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SUMMARY:Orchid Walks on Black Mountain [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Choose your time to book and to discover some spring flowering native terrestrial orchids and learn something more of this fascinating group of plants with Matt Mullaney\, Shoko Okado\, and Tobias Hayashi \nDATE     Sunday 5 October\,           \n 9:30am-12 noon               &           repeated 1:30 pm to 4:00pm \nYes\, daylight saving starts that very day. \nMEET at the car park on the mountain side of Caswell Drive.  Look for FOBM banners; (from Belconnen Way drive south towards Glenloch Interchange) \nBYO enthusiasm\, hat\, sunblock\, water\, stout shoes\, & hand lens if you have one\, and snacks of you wish. \nBOOK Limited numbers for each walk.  Choose the time you would like for the walk \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEZQX  [FULLY BOOKED]
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/orchid-walks-on-black-mountain-fully-booked/
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251009T133000
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SUMMARY:Bill Waterhouse ‘Wombat rescue at Major’s Creek’
DESCRIPTION:Bill and his wife rescue injured wombats\, especially pouch pinkies\, in facilities that they developed at Major’s Creek especially for growing and rewilding them. \nBiography\n	Bill is a retired Deputy Principal and bush band musician who continues to teaches music to primary school students. He is also Queanbeyan/Palerang Councillor. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFO \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/DDEFO \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. \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bill-waterhouse-wombat-rescue-at-majors-creek/
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SUMMARY:Bill Waterhouse – ‘Wombat rescue at Major’s Creek’
DESCRIPTION:Bill and his wife rescue injured wombats\, especially pouch pinkies\, in facilities that they developed at Major’s Creek especially for growing and rewilding them. \nBiography \nBill is a retired Deputy Principal and bush band musician who continues to teaches music to primary school students. He is also Queanbeyan/Palerang Councillor. \nBookings open on 5 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFO \nBooking\nLunchtime 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. \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/bill-waterhouse-wombat-rescue-at-majors-creek-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251011T120000
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SUMMARY:54th Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble appreciating wildflowers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge\, continued by George Chippendale\, and then Jean Geue. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids\, bush peas\, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. All springs are not the same. The pattern remains but timing and abundance vary with the weather; after the weather we have had this year we are anticipating a special display of flowers. Friends of Black Mountain welcomes everyone\, be they experts or those who have never slowed down to see the somewhat cryptic diversity. We plan several guides\, with helpers\, who will take different directions. \nPlease allow time to park and walk to the meeting point.  \nThere will be some books for cash sale\, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon by Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie. \nMeet at Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners\nBYO morning tea\, water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes. \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL to ensure we have enough guides. Please use this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEWYB  [FULLY BOOKED]\n	This will help us to contact you if changes are needed at short notice (e.g. bad weather).\n	If you have problems with that link\, email names\, addresses\, and mobile phone numbers of each person you book to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/54th-black-mountain-spring-wildflower-ramble-fully-booked/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T120000
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SUMMARY:54th Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble appreciating wildflowers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge\, continued by George Chippendale\, and then Jean Geue. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids\, bush peas\, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. All springs are not the same. The pattern remains but timing and abundance vary with the weather; after the weather we have had this year we are anticipating a special display of flowers. Friends of Black Mountain welcomes everyone\, be they experts or those who have never slowed down to see the somewhat cryptic diversity. We plan several guides\, with helpers\, who will take different directions. \nPlease allow time to park and walk to the meeting point.  \nThere will be some books for cash sale\, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon by Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie. \nMeet at Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners\nBYO morning tea\, water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes. \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL to ensure we have enough guides. Please use this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEWYB\nThis will help us to contact you if changes are needed at short notice (e.g. bad weather).\nIf you have problems with that link\, email names\, addresses\, and mobile phone numbers of each person you book to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nLinda Beveridge\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/54th-black-mountain-spring-wildflower-ramble/
LOCATION:Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners\, Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Rambles
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T160000
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SUMMARY:Photography Group Macro Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Graham Gall will lead a macro photography workshop on Saturday 11 October. It will cover both theory and practice and will run from around 10.00 am until 4.00 pm in the Celia Rosser room and surrounding gardens. \nGraham is a highly professional photographer who has extensive experience in capturing stunning images of native Australian fauna and flora. \nParticipation is free for Photography Group members. No booking required.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photography-group-macro-photography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, Australian National Botanical Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260614T132409
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group Workshop – Visit to the STEP garden
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be a bit different as we will visit the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (Forest 20) at the National Arboretum\, which grows different species of eucalypt trees\, shrubs\, herbs and grasses typically found in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales and the ACT. We will be looking in particular at the Fabaceae or pea species that have been planted here. \nWe are fortunate that Bill Handke\, Committee Member of STEP and Member of the Pea Flower Study Group of the Australian Native Plant Society (or PeaNuts) has kindly agreed to show us around. \nHand lenses will be available but please bring your own if you have one. \nWhen: Monday 13 October 13.30 – 15.30. \nWhere: Meet at the entrance to the STEP Garden at the bottom of the main carpark at the Arboretum at 13.25. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au  We will be able to accommodate a slightly larger group for this visit but need to know who will be attending. \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-visit-to-the-step-garden-2/
LOCATION:STEP entrance
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251016T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251016T133000
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SUMMARY:Don Beer Memorial Talk: Tasha James ‘Endemics on the Edge: The Challenges of Conserving Mt Imlay Species’
DESCRIPTION:Tasha\, a PhD student at University of Canberra and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, is asking will Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis provide different insights into threatened species conservation on Mt Imlay and more broadly for threatened-species conservation? \nAbstract\n	Mt Imlay (NSW) is home to several endangered endemic species which are limited to a small area on the summit and are subject to a combination of threatening processes including climate change\, fire\, and Phytophthora dieback.  \nThis project has focused on three species: Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis. Tasha is researching each species to establish whether it would persist in situ\, or require and/or rely upon ex situ efforts and populations to continue. \nWe used multiple data sources and methods to understand the species dynamics. Almost all the data for this project has been collected\, and results are beginning to come together. However\, as is often the case with ecological work\, they are leading to more questions! \nBiography\n	Tasha James is the holder of the Don Beer Memorial scholarship from the Friends of the ANBG and a PhD student at the University of Canberra. She researches endangered plant ecology and genetics with a focus on rare and endangered species. She collects data and samples from field surveys\, drone surveying\, Herbarium records and living collections to incorporate into a variety of analyses across population genetics\, disease dynamics\, and the influence of biophysical factors. Tasha collaborates with the Australian National Botanic Gardens and several Herbaria\, with the aim to provide more insight into the unique dynamics of isolated endemic plants to increase the ability for conserving these often-fragile communities. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFP \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/DDEFP \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/don-beer-memorial-talk-tasha-james-endemics-on-the-edge-the-challenges-of-conserving-mt-imlay-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T132409
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SUMMARY:Tasha James – ‘Endemics on the Edge: The Challenges of Conserving Mt Imlay Species’ (Don Beer Memorial Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Tasha\, a PhD student at University of Canberra and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, is asking will Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis provide different insights into threatened species conservation on Mt Imlay and more broadly for threatened-species conservation? \nAbstract \nMt Imlay (NSW) is home to several endangered endemic species which are limited to a small area on the summit and are subject to a combination of threatening processes including climate change\, fire\, and Phytophthora dieback.\nThis project has focused on three species: Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis. Tasha is researching each species to establish whether it would persist in situ\, or require and/or rely upon ex situ efforts and populations to continue.\nWe used multiple data sources and methods to understand the species dynamics. Almost all the data for this project has been collected\, and results are beginning to come together. However\, as is often the case with ecological work\, they are leading to more questions! \nBiography \nTasha James is the holder of the Don Beer Memorial scholarship from the Friends of the ANBG and a PhD student at the University of Canberra. She researches endangered plant ecology and genetics with a focus on rare and endangered species. She collects data and samples from field surveys\, drone surveying\, Herbarium records and living collections to incorporate into a variety of analyses across population genetics\, disease dynamics\, and the influence of biophysical factors. Tasha collaborates with the Australian National Botanic Gardens and several Herbaria\, with the aim to provide more insight into the unique dynamics of isolated endemic plants to increase the ability for conserving these often-fragile communities. \nBookings open on 12 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFP \nBooking\nLunchtime 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. \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-the-challenges-of-conserving-mt-imlay-species-don-beer-memorial-talk/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T132409
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SUMMARY:Friends 2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the ANBG will be held on Thursday 16 October at 3pm in the Gardens Theatrette followed by light refreshments in the Dickson Room. \nOn the agenda will be the election for Secretary\, Treasurer and four ordinary members of Council. If a current member of Council nominates for and is elected to another vacant position\, there will be an additional vacancy for an Ordinary Member. \nThe agenda will also include reports from Dr Matthew Parker\, Director ANBG\, Science and ANBG\, Parks Australia\, Linda Beveridge\, President and Rod King\, Treasurer. \nThe AGM documents and information about how to nominate for the vacant positions: \n\nProvisional Agenda for the 37th AGM (PDF\, 171 KB)\nDraft Minutes for the 36th Annual General Meeting (PDF\, 208 KB)\nNomination Form (Word format) (DOCX\, 2.9 MB)\nNomination Form (PDF format) (PDF\, 79 KB)\nSigned FANBG Financial Statements (PDF format) (PDF\, 3.5 MB)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email secretary@friendsanbg.org.au \nApologies for the AGM\nPlease send apologies for the AGM to secretary@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-2025-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T132409
CREATED:20260302T013314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013315Z
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SUMMARY:Shelley Rowntree – ‘Unpicking the complexity of Chrysocephalum (Gnaphalieae\, Asteraceae)’
DESCRIPTION:Shelley\, PhD candidate at the UNE and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, will discuss the species limits and the dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of the Chrysocephalum genus. \nAbstract \nShelley will look at questions about the Chrysocephalum genus\, the limits of its species\, and dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum. \nThe 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 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 \nShelley Rowntree is a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship and is now doing a PhD at the University of New England\, Armidale\, in collaboration with Centre of Australian National Botanic Research (CANBR). \nShelley left behind a career in IT to pursue her passion for plants. 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. \nBookings open on 19 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFQ \nBooking\nLunchtime 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. \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-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale – Exclusive Event for Friends\, Staff and Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, Staff and Volunteers of the ANBG will have exclusive access to hundreds of plants from a large variety of groundcovers to familiar or unusual large and small shrubs.  A limited number of ferns will also be for sale. \nAll plants are propagated from cuttings or seeds sourced from within the Gardens\, and a full list of plants is available HERE. \nPlants will cost  $6 a pot.  All proceeds go to the Friends to support the Gardens. Sales by card only. \nThe sale will take place in the Growing Friends Area\, off the Banksia Centre carpark.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-spring-2025-native-plant-sale-exclusive-event-for-friends-staff-and-volunteers-2/
LOCATION:Banksia Centre Car Park\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australian Capital Territory\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Gardening across the Generations
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming Canberra Writers Festival will feature a dedicated gardening panel this year\, Saturday 25 October.  There will be a plant swap on site. Details HERE. \nLocation: Patrick White Lawns \nGardening connects us to the land\, to our food\, and to one another. This panel explores gardening across generations and families\, communities and ecosystems. Anna Matilda (Everyday Permaculture: Sustainable Living for Every Space)\, Chloe Foster (The Rookie Gardener) and Judy Friedlander (The Bee Squad: Boosting Biodiversity in your Neighbourhood) will explore how gardening can be passed down\, reimagined and shared. From beginners planting their first seedling\, to building thriving pollinator-friendly biodiverse homes and balconies\, to experienced growers designing with permaculture in mind. Join this interactive session full of heart and wonder for our natural world. Moderated by ABC Canberra TV News anchor\, journalist and long-time garden lover\, Adrienne Francis. \nhttps://tickets.canberrawritersfestival.com.au/Events/Gardening-Across-the-Generations
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/gardening-across-the-generations-2/
LOCATION:Patrick White Terrace\, Canberra\, ACT\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Dr Gemma Hoyle and Tom North – ‘National Seed Bank 2.0: Evolution of seed collection\, banking and research for world class conservation’
DESCRIPTION:Tom and Gemma\, from the National Seed Bank here\, will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at why the upgrade was necessary and how the new facility has been designed to ensure improved plant germplasm conservation and research. \nAbstract \nThe ANBG is set to unveil a fully refurbished National Seed Bank (NSB) later this year\, coined NSB2.0. Tom and Gemma will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at why the upgrade was necessary and how the new facility has been designed to ensure improved plant germplasm conservation and research. \nBiographies \nTom North\nTom is the Curator at the National Seed Bank at the ANBG and leads the collecting program. \nDr Gemma Hoyle\nGemma is a Research Scientist at the National Seed Bank focusing on seed germination\, dormancy and longevity to improve the conservation and management of Australia’s native flora. \nBookings open on 26 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFR \nBooking\nLunchtime 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. \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/dr-gemma-hoyle-and-tom-north-national-seed-bank-2-0-evolution-of-seed-collection-banking-and-research-for-world-class-conservation/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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