BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Canberra BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221117T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221117T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221117T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001070-1668688200-1668691800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Margot Schneider ‘Fuel flammability and past fires?’ DESCRIPTION:Margot\, 2020 winner of National Parks Australia ACT scholarship\, will talk on the effect of past fire on fuel flammability\, with particular emphasis on the leaf chemistry of Eucalyptus pilularis (Blackbutt). \nAbstract \nWith climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of bushfires\, the frequency and intensity of past fires could help predict how ecosystems will respond to future fire. \nFire regimes can alter leaf chemistry and hence flammability. Margot examined leaf chemical composition at Booderee National Park\, specifically Eucalyptus pilularis\, at pre-established field sites taking into consideration Time Since Fire and Fire Frequency.  Samples were taken of leaf litter and fresh leaves.  She quantified nutrients known to affect flammability and the depletion effect of fire on soil nutrients.  \nDifferences in leaf chemistry of leaf litter and fresh leaves are attributed to low nutrient levels of Booderee soils\, as E pilularis has adapted to re-absorbs nutrients from leaves before senescence.  Margot is interested in how decreased nutrient content  as a result of fire could increase  leaf flammability\, and  raises the question of how other species adapt compared to E pilularis. \nBiography \nMargot Schneider is employed as a Research Officer at the Fenner School of Environment and Society at ANU\, where she continues with this research. She works full time at the Atlas of Living Australia in the Science and Decision Support Team based at CSIRO. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coins donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCZ \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/margot-schneider-fuel-flammability-and-past-fires/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/rsz_Schneider%20holding%20E%20pilularis%20branch%20360%20wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221110T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221110T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001069-1668083400-1668087000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Frank Zich ‘Botanical Art and Botany\, the work of Wendy and Bill Cooper’ DESCRIPTION:William T. Cooper is nationally and internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most talented botanical and bird artists; his work is exquisite and scientifically accurate. Wendy Cooper is a renowned botanist and taxonomist. Together they have produced works of great artistic beauty and scientific merit and I will discuss aspects and examples of their work. \nAbstract \n  \nBiography \nFrank Zich is the Collection Manager and Curator of the Australian Tropical Herbarium and in this role oversees day to day operations\, curates and maintains the collection\, and in recent years has been fortunate to collaborate with Wendy on some of her taxonomic projects. Frank is also responsible for development and maintenance of the rainforest plant identification system ‘Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants’. He worked at the ANBG from 2002-2006. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coins donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCY \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/frank-zich-botanical-art-and-botany-the-work-of-wendy-and-bill-cooper/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221105T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221105T113000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221104T213000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001068-1667637000-1667647800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party DESCRIPTION:Details of the next weeding work party are:\nDate: Saturday\, 5 November\, 8:30 to 11:30am  (yes\, the EARLIER START for our summer time)  \nMeet:  Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. Drive 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:  Other 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 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This complies with COVID-19 requirements\, and 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 or phone 0437 298 711.\n We look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party.\n Linda Beveridge URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221103T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221103T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001067-1667478600-1667482200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Pep Canadell ‘The rise of mega forest fires under climate change and what to do about it.’ DESCRIPTION:Pep\, a Chief Research Scientist at CSIRO\, will discuss recent trend analyses on fire activity in Australian forests and their close links to human-caused climate change\, along with limited options to reduce the rising impacts of wildfires. \nAbstract \nAustralia has always had big forest fires\, as it has had floods and droughts. However\, something is changing in ways that we haven’t quite seen before. Pep will discuss recent trend analyses on fire activity in Australian forests and show that the observed increased in both long-term trends of burned area and megafires are closely linked to human-caused climate change. We have some\, but limited\, options to reduce the rising impacts of wildfires\, beyond doing our global share of emission reductions. \nBiography \nDr. Pep Canadell is a chief research scientist at the CSIRO Climate Science Centre and the executive director of the Global Carbon Project\, a global consortium of scientists studying the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions in the earth system. He also studies the response of terrestrial ecosystems to rapid climate change and extremes events\, including fire. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coins donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCK \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-pep-canadell-the-rise-of-mega-forest-fires-under-climate-change-and-what-to-do-about-it/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221027T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221027T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001066-1666873800-1666877400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Alex McLachlan ‘Eyebrights at risk of climate change?’ DESCRIPTION:Alex will present results from his research project on alpine and sub-alpine eyebrights (Euphrasia). He is improving understanding of their dormancy\, germination\, and what effect climate change might have on these regeneration processes. \nAbstract \nWith the Australian alpine bioregion predicted to increase in temperature by up to 4°C by 2100\, and snow cover reducing by up to 85%\, impacts on flora are expected to occur. Eyebrights (Euphrasia) are a hemi-parasitic genus that is thought to rely on cold temperatures to alleviate seed dormancy to allow successful germination. This eye-catching genus is common in the Australian alps where walkers may have noticed the flowers in spring. The plants can help reduce erosion and naturally control grass populations while also providing resources for pollinators. This study aims to determine the impacts of increased temperature on Eyebrights seed dormancy\, germination\, and viability. \nBiography \nAlex McLachlan completed his undergraduate course Bachelor of Environmental science at the end of 2020 then worked at the seed bank in 2021\, further developing his passion for native flora and conservation. He is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) finishing in mid-November. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coins donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCV \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/alex-mclachlan-eyebrights-at-risk-of-climate-change/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rsz_Euphrasia%20collina%20ssp%20diversicolour%20A%20McLachlan%20provided%20360%20wide%2020220627.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221020T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221020T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001065-1666278000-1666285200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:34th Annual General Meeting of the Friends DESCRIPTION:The 34th Annual General Meeting of the Friends will be held in the ANBG Theatrette from 3–5pm\, followed by drinks and nibbles in the Foyer and Dickson Room. \nPlease arrive at 2.45 pm for a 3.00 pm start. Drinks and nibbles will follow in the Foyer and Dickson Room. Masks are preferred in the Theatrette. \nDr Judy West\, ANBG Executive Director\, will give her farewell address as she is retiring at the end of the month. \nThe agenda and meeting papers can be downloaded from the following links. Please check these documents\,as we will not be providing hard copies to everyone at the meeting to minimise our environmental footprint. \n\nAgenda – 34th AGM 2022 (PDF\, 156 KB)\nDraft Minutes – 33rd AGM 2021 (PDF\, 281 KB)\nAudited Financial Statements – Consolidated – 2021-2022 (PDF\, 5.72 MB)\nAudited Financial Statements – Public Fund – 2021-2022 (PDF\, 5.08MB)\nPresident’s Report – 34th AGM 2022 (PDF\, 236 KB)\nTreasurer’s Report – 34th AGM 2022 (PDF\, 168 KB)\nDraft revised Constitution (PDF\, 193KB) (showing proposed changes highlighted in yellow – see Note below).\nCouncil nominees – 34th AGM 2022 (PDF\, 194 KB).\n\nSo far nominations have been received from Neville Page (President)\, Anne Holmes (Treasurer)\, and Alan Henderson\, Christianna Cobbold and Masumi Robertson (Ordinary Members). While no nomination has been received for the position of Secretary and only three received for the four Ordinary Member positions\, nominations can be put forward at the meeting. \nApologies can be forwarded to the Secretary at ayliffelynden@gmail.com.\n   \nNote:  The following resolution will be put to Friends for approval: \n\nThat the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Inc adopt by Special Resolution the revised draft Constitution dated July 2022. \n\nProvisional Agenda\n\nOpening and Welcome\nApologies\nAcceptance of minutes of 33rd AGM held on 29 October 2021\nPresident’s Report – Neville Page\nTreasurer’s Report – Anne Holmes\nReport by Executive Director of ANBG – Dr Judy West\nConstitutional changes – see note above\nElection of Officer-bearers and Council members (for 2 years in each case)\nAppointment of Auditor 2022-2023\nAward of Life Membership\nAny other business.\n\n  URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/34th-annual-general-meeting-of-the-friends/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221020T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221020T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001064-1666269000-1666272600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Judy West ‘Some insights to the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ DESCRIPTION:Judy\, Executive Director\, will give some insights to the ANBG and its key roles\, nationally and internationally\, in conservation of flora. \nAbstract \n  \nBiography \nDr Judy West\, Executive Director of the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)\, and Assistant Secretary within Parks Australia. Besides providing leadership and direction of our national institution the ANBG\, she is also responsible for developing and implementing a program of Parks Partnerships and oversight of Science Policy for Parks. \nJudy has more than 35 years’ experience in scientific research and policy as a research scientist. For her contributions to Australian plant systematics and Australia’s Virtual Herbarium\, she was awarded the Nancy Burbidge Memorial Medal in 2001 and an Order of Australia in 2003. Judy’s scientific expertise and interests are in plant systematics and phylogenetics\, and conservation biology. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coins donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCU \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-judy-west-some-insights-to-the-australian-national-botanic-gardens/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221016T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221016T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001063-1665918000-1665921600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221016T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221016T235900 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221015T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001062-1665878400-1665964740@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk for Friends - FULLY BOOKED DESCRIPTION:Join an expert bird guide to discover what the birds are up to in Springtime in the Gardens. This is a peak time of year for both resident and visiting birds as the weather is warmer and there are plenty of insects and nectar. \nThis is a walk for Friends only and is not suitable for children 8 years or younger. Please bring binoculars if you have them. \nThere will be several concurrent walks\, but places are limited on each one so please book at https://www.trybooking.com/CCQNL. Meet at the Visitor Centre. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/spring-bird-walk-for-friends-fully-booked/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Yellow_Robin_Richard_Arculus_276x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221015T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001061-1665831600-1665835200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221014T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221014T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001060-1665745200-1665748800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221013T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221013T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221013T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001059-1665664200-1665667800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Sally Holliday ‘Exploring Wellbeing through Nature’ DESCRIPTION:Sally\, from Landcare ACT\, will explore the art of nature-connection and the myriad ways this intentional practice enhances wellbeing. \nAbstract \nSally Holliday will explore the art of nature-connection and the myriad ways this intentional practice enhances wellbeing. Sally will discuss her experience of facilitating Landcare ACT’s Wellbeing through Nature program within the broader context of international research that shows time spent connecting with nature is good for mind\, body and soul. \nBiography \nSally Holliday joined Landcare ACT in 2021 to deliver the new Wellbeing through Nature program. She is a steadfast believer in the transformational and healing potential of nature. She documents her walks in the wilderness via nature photography and brings the beauty of the natural world into her personal wellbeing practice through the mindful art of basket weaving. She is currently studying to become a Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coins donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCP \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/sally-holliday-exploring-wellbeing-through-nature/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221013T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221013T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001058-1665658800-1665662400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221012T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221012T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001057-1665572400-1665576000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221011T020000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001056-1665493200-1665496800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Special Talk: Vegetation assessment of the Coral Sea Marine Park coral cays DESCRIPTION:Joy and Larry Brushe\, volunteers with the Coral Sea Marine Park\, will be visiting the ANBG on Tuesday 11 October and have kindly offered to present on their work undertaking vegetation assessments. \nPlease join if you can – Tues 11 Oct\, 1.00 pm – 2.00pm\, ANBG Theatrette. \nTitle: Vegetation assessment of the Coral Sea Marine Park coral cays \nSummary: Over the past four years\, Parks Australia have undertaken annual ecological assessment voyages to the cays of the Coral Sea Marine Park. The presentation will describe the methods and outcomes of vegetation assessments carried out during these voyages \nPresenters: Joy and Larry Brushe are active volunteers for Gladstone Regional Council’s Tondoon Botanic Gardens\, where they have developed Herbarium and living plant collection databases\, and an interactive map of plants in the gardens. Also since retirement\, they have been involved in a number of projects on coral cays on the southern Great Barrier Reef\, including plant translocation\, vegetation restoration\, monitoring vegetation changes\, weed eradication and data analysis. Joy has also written an ecosystem resilience plan for Lady Elliot Island for the Great Barrier Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). Prior to their very active retirement\, Joy worked for the Queensland Herbarium and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service\, and Larry worked as a mechanical engineer. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/special-talk-vegetation-assessment-of-the-coral-sea-marine-park-coral-cays/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221011T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001055-1665486000-1665489600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221010T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221010T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001054-1665399600-1665403200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Focus on Flowers DESCRIPTION:‘The flowers that bloom in the spring tra la!’ Australia has a wide diversity of flowers\, such as delicate orchids\, tiny thryptomene\, stunning waratahs and big impressive gymea lilies. Discover many of the species in flower this spring on a free guided walk. \nDaily from Monday October 10th to Sunday October 16th 11am-12 noon. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals\, but groups of seven or more people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/focus-on-flowers/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221009T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001053-1665322200-1665331200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Orchid Walks on Black Mountain - BOOKED OUT DESCRIPTION:Discover some spring flowering native terrestrial orchids and learn something more of this fascinating group of plants with Jean Egan\, Matt Mullaney and Soko Okado.  \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\, friends\, morning tea\, hat\, sunblock\, water\, stout shoes\, & hand lens. \nBOOKED OUT    Sorry\, there are limited numbers for each walk and all places have now been filled. \nQUERIES:    friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com\, or  0437 298 711. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/orchid-walks-on-black-mountain-booked-out/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rsz_Diuris%20nigromontana%20360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221008T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001052-1665307800-1665316800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Orchid Walks on Black Mountain - BOOKED OUT DESCRIPTION:Discover some spring flowering native terrestrial orchids and learn something more of this fascinating group of plants with Jean Egan\, Matt Mullaney and Soko Okado.  \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\, friends\, morning tea\, hat\, sunblock\, water\, stout shoes\, & hand lens. \nBOOKED OUT    Sorry\, there are limited numbers for each walk and all places have now been filled. \nQUERIES:    friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com\, or  0437 298 711. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/orchid-walks-on-black-mountain-booked-out/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rsz_Arachnorchis_atrovespaBlackM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221008T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221008T235900 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221007T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001051-1665187200-1665273540@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:51st Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble - BOOKED OUT DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble for wildflower lovers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge\, and continued by George Chippendale and 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. \nAll springs are not the same. The pattern remains\, but timing and abundance vary with the weather; after the rain we have had this year we are anticipating a special display of flowers. \nFriends of Black Mountain welcomes everyone\, be they experts or those who have never slowed down to see the somewhat cryptic diversity. We plan that there will be several guides\, who will take different directions. \nThere will be some books for sale\, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon by Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie\, and booklets about local plants. \nMeet at Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners (see Google Maps at https://goo.gl/maps/sRf4T1LMYbKuTS5N9).\nPlease allow time to park and walk to the meeting point before 9:30am. \nBYO morning tea\, water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes. \nGold Coins donation. \nBOOKED OUT  No further bookings will be taken \nBackground: The Friends of the ANBG have been sponsoring the traditional Burbidge/Chippendale Black Mountain Spring Wildflower Ramble since 1999\, and members have always responded enthusiastically. See the report of last year’s 50th walk. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/51st-black-mountain-spring-wildflower-ramble-booked-out/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ajay%20and%20group%202018%20LJB%20360x270.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221006T013000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001050-1665059400-1665063000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Stuart Rae ‘Little Eagle’ DESCRIPTION:The Little Eagle Research Group has amassed a wealth of data on the breeding ecology and range of the eagle\, and a botanical perspective helps explain the bird’s distribution. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coin donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCO \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. \nAbstract \nStuart\, a visitor at the Research School of Biology\, ANU\, has been studying Little Eagles in the Canberra area for the past three years as part of the Little Eagle Research Group. And the group have amassed a wealth of data on the breeding ecology and range of the eagle. The birds are widespread in the ACT\, although easily overlooked. By studying the ecology of the species\, we can understand why the birds use what habitats\, hence a botanical perspective helps explain the bird’s distribution. \nBiography \nStuart\, a visitor at the Research School of Biology\, ANU\, has been studying Little Eagles in the Canberra area for the past three years as part of the Little Eagle Research Group.    URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/stuart-rae-little-eagle/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rsz_LE%20juv%20b%20-%20Stuart%20Mules%20360%20wide%2020220624.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T113000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z CREATED:20221005T233000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z UID:10001049-1665052200-1665055800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour. \nDiscover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus\, walk through the Rainforest Gully\, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nBookings essential as numbers are limited.  \nTHIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED.  Seats are still available for other sessions.  Book HERE. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rsz_RainforestWalk_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221004T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221004T113000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20221003T233000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001048-1664879400-1664883000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour. \nDiscover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus\, walk through the Rainforest Gully\, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nBookings essential as numbers are limited.  \nBookings can be made HERE. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rsz_RainforestWalk_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221001T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220930T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001047-1664614800-1664625600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party DESCRIPTION:Thank you to the wonderful weed that removed hundreds of woody weeds at our last work party. Our next weeding work party is planning to remove more weeds from the grassland and woodland areas in the southwest part of the reserve\, on Saturday 1 October 2022.  \nDetails of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 1 Oct 2022\, 9:00am to 12 noon.   \nMeet:  Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. Look for banners.\n Drive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange\, Woden\, or Tuggeranong. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing the access road on the left (mountain side) and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully. \nBring:  Mattocks will be handy. Do you have a mattock? If so\, could you put your name on it and bring it along\, too\, please? \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 email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This 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 or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and 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/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220930T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220930T113000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220930T003000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001046-1664533800-1664537400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour. \nDiscover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus\, walk through the Rainforest Gully\, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nBookings essential as numbers are limited.  \nBookings can be made HERE. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/rsz_RainforestWalk_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220929T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220929T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220929T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001045-1664454600-1664458200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Professor Simon Haberle ‘What you never knew about poo!’ DESCRIPTION:Simon\, from ANU\, will tell a fascinating story of tiny fungi that live on dung and what they tell us about giant animals that roamed the earth. \nAbstract \nThe study of microscopic spores that are produced in abundance by fungi growing on dung (coprophilous fungi) and preserved in sedimentary records has emerged as a new and significant indicator of herbivore population dynamics and the extinction of megafauna during the Late Quaternary. The cause and timing of the extinction of megafauna in Australia is hotly debated with the primary drivers considered to be one of\, or a combination of\, climate\, human impacts and geomagnetic excursions. In this talk I will present the latest evidence derived from sedimentary records from different environments around Australia that show a remarkable decline in dung fungi abundance around 45\,000-41\,000 years before present. I will explore the reasons for this decline in dung fungi and consider the nature of human impact on the Australian environment during the late Quaternary. \nBiography \nProf Simon Haberle is a palynologist (pollen expert) and the Director of the ANU School of Culture\, History and Language. He applies his expertise in pollen analysis across a wide range of research fields from archaeology to aerobiology and has worked in field sites around the Southern Hemisphere. He is also actively developing e-Research tools and citizen science projects to help engage the public in science. He is currently using his knowledge of coprophilous fungi spores to explore the dynamics of megafauna populations through time. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome a gold coin donation. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nBookings are a good idea in order to reserve a seat at the talks you wish to attend; some talks book out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CAWCN \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. A donation to the Friends for the use of this material will be gratefully accepted. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/professor-simon-haberle-what-you-never-knew-about-poo/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220928T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220928T113000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220928T003000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001044-1664361000-1664364600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour. \nDiscover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus\, walk through the Rainforest Gully\, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nBookings essential as numbers are limited.  \nTHIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED.  Seats are still available for other sessions.  Book HERE. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/rsz_RainforestWalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220926T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220926T113000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220926T003000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001043-1664188200-1664191800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly Flora Explorer bus tour. \n\n\nDiscover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus\, walk through the Rainforest Gully\, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nBookings essential as numbers are limited.  \nBookings can be made HERE. URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/rsz_RainforestWalk_0.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220922T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220922T235900 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220921T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001042-1663804800-1663891140@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Heidi Zimmer ‘Orchids of Norfolk Island’ - POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:The lunchtime talk by Dr Heidi Zimmer on ‘Orchids of Norfolk Island’ that was scheduled for this day has been postponed. \nThis day will be the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen\, a public holiday. \nThe talk will be rescheduled\, probably for early in 2023. \n  URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-heidi-zimmer-orchids-of-norfolk-island-postponed/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220921T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220921T110000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220920T233000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001041-1663752600-1663758000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Bushland Nature Rambles (Friends members only) DESCRIPTION:Choose your preferred time for a Bushland Nature Walk\, that meanders through the Bushland Precinct of the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, and is part of the local Black Mountain environment. The walk takes you through open forest and features expansive views to Canberra City and Parliament House. The walk culminates at a viewing platform offering spectacular views across Lake Burley Griffin. Return is via the same path. \nEasy to medium with some uneven ground\, a few stairs and short steep sections. There are some places to rest along the way. Distance: 3.2 km \nBYO water\, hat\, sunblock\, and stout shoes.\nMeet: Friends only at Visitor Centre\, ANBG \nNote: this is a special event for Friends members only. \nCost: Free – any information about a cost to members of the Friends is incorrect. \nPlease book: Places are limited\, so please book at https://www.trybooking.com/CBGFR (select your preferred date on the calendar on the right of the booking page) \nContact for enquiries: email address for queries is memberswalks@friendsanbg.org.au or contact Linda 0437 298 711 URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bushland-nature-rambles-friends-members-only/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/rsz_BushlandPrecinctWalkSunrise360wide_0.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR