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SUMMARY:Meredith Trinko talks about ‘Floral Impressions’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nThe free exhibition ‘Floral Impressions: Coins in Bloom’ is open daily at the Royal Australian Mint\, running until March 2027. It explores the rich symbolism of flowers on coins. Struck into metal\, these distinctive graphical floral symbols carry a diverse range of historical and cultural information about their place of origin. \nThe exhibition curator Meredith Trinko shares her favourite pieces and discusses how she identified three distinct ways coin designers over the centuries have used flowers and plants – as emblems\, to symbolise national identity and cultural heritage; as Commemorative symbolism celebrating significant events; and as decorative embellishments. \nFloral coins convey symbolic messages to those to hold them\, becoming a constant reminder of the common denominators which bind us together. While continuing to mint coins featuring floral motifs\, the Royal Australian Mint upholds the tradition of using floral iconography as a visual historic record for future generations. \nBio\nMeredith Trinko has a BA and MA in Art History and Curatorship from Australian National University\, and has worked for Royal Australian Mint since 2022. She loves spending time in the National Coin Collection that the Royal Australian Mint is steward of on behalf of the nation. \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DNXGR \nOne-hour talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated. \nPlease note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk. \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. Some 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/tbc2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Workshop: wonderful smells\, beautiful flowers – Australian Lamiaceae
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Lamiaceae are a large family of plants\, including Prostanthera\, Westringia and Plectranthous\, which are well represented in the ANBG collection. This workshop will assist participants to: \n\nRecognise key characteristics of the Lamiaceae family\nUse a simple identification key to distinguish important family members\nIdentify key genera and species.\n\nDr Veronica Briceno Rodriguez is the Conservation Horticulture Manager at the Gardens\, where she leads the development of the ANBG Threatened Species Conservation Framework and oversees the Living Collection Strategy. Her work brings together research\, policy\, and practical conservation to deliver meaningful outcomes for Australia’s unique flora. \nWhen: Thursday\, 17 September\, 1:30-3:30pm\, including extra time to practice if you wish\nWhere: Daniel Solander Room\, Banksia Centre \nRSVP: Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au. Please 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-workshop-wonderful-smells-beautiful-flowers-australian-lamiaceae/
LOCATION:Daniel Solander Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260919T084000
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Cameras and Café Walk will be held on Saturday 19 September. \nWith an early warm spring upon us there is plenty of action in the Gardens be it avian\, apian\, botanic or arachnid! See you at 8.40 am at the bus stop. If you are new or still learning (aren’t we all!) there will be a member of the PG Committee present to give advice if it is needed. \nIt’s up to you if you join others as we move around the Gardens or head off individually. As always\, we meet at Pollen at 10.30 for a beverage and a chat.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-10/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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SUMMARY:Ben Keaney ‘With a little help from my friends- recovery and rehabilitation of peatlands in the Australian Alps following the 2020 fires
DESCRIPTION:This talk will discuss some of the programmes set up to rehabilitate peatlands after the fires of 2019/20\, as well as the recovery of Sphagnum Shrub Bogs in the Alps more generally. \nAbstract\nFollowing the catastrophic fires which ravaged the Australian Alps in the summer of 2019/2020 various government agencies set up a number of programmes to assess and rehabilitate peatlands in the various jurisdictions that had been affected by the fires. This talk will discuss some of these programmes\, as well as the recovery of Sphagnum Shrub Bogs in the Alps more generally. \nBiography\nDepartment of Archaeology and Natural History\, ANU \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DNXGS \nOne-hour talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated. \nPlease note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk. \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. Some 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/ben-keaney-with-a-little-help-from-my-friends-recovery-and-rehabilitation-of-peatlands-in-the-australian-alps-following-the-2020-fires/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next regular meeting of the Photographic Group takes place on Friday 25 September at 10.00am in the Theatrette. \nThe guest presenter will be Dr Veronica Briceno Rodriguez. Veronica is the Conservation Horticulture Manager at the Gardens and leads the development of the ANBG Threatened Species Conservation Framework. She also oversees the Living Collection Strategy. \nThe title of her presentation is “Holistic conservation at the Australian National Botanic Gardens”. \nThis presentation highlights the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ approach to conservation\, drawing on its living collections\, horticultural expertise\, and close collaboration with the National Seed Bank and threatened species officers. \nOur regular show and tell session will also take place. Bring up to six images on a thumb drive to share with fellow PG members. Short videos can be shown also.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-september-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260925T183000
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SUMMARY:Frog Listening Evening  [BOOKED OUT]
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS NOW BOOKED OUT \nHave you ever heard the frogs in the Gardens and wanted to know more about them? Join Anke Maria Hoefer (Frogwatch Coordinator for ACT & Region) to listen and learn about Canberra’s amazing frogs in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens.\nBring the family and test your listening skills to see if you can identify the different frog calls. \nMeet at the amphitheatre in front of the Crosbie Morrison Building & adjacent ponds. In case of wet weather we will adjourn inside the Crosbie Morrison Building. \nWhen: Friday 25 September\, 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm \nWhere: Crosbie Morrison lawn and amphitheatre (parking in the overflow carpark) \nCost: Adults $10\, Children $5 \nBookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DLOVZ \nEnquiries: events@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/frog-listening-evening/
LOCATION:Crosbie Morrison Building\, ANBG\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
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