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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221012T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221012T120000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221010T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20221010T000000Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20221008T223000Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221008T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221008T235900
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20221006T013000Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221004T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20221003T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220930T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220930T003000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220929T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220929T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220929T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220928T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220928T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220928T003000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220922T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220922T235900
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220921T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220918T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220918T033000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001040-1663507800-1663513200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Claybodies: Flower Arranging Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join Canberra Flower Club members Ruth Bourke and Lorraine Kwong for a flower arranging demonstration that showcases Australian native flora. \nThe demonstration will use vases made by members of Claybodies. The aim of the arrangements is to create harmony between the vase and the flowers to create an aesthetically pleasing result. \nThe demonstration will be held in the Banksia Centre and is free to attend. Please book as numbers are limited\, at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/claybodies-flower-arranging-demonstration-tickets-\n	403866434377. \nClaybodies is an independent collective of artists\, based in Canberra\, who share a passion for ceramics. Their exhibition Fired Earth: inspired by nature presents a diverse array of responses by ceramic artists to our natural environment\, aiming to inspire an appreciation of aspects of the Australian flora and environment. \nConnections between the earth and the Australian flora\, and in turn humanity\, are explored. Various ceramic techniques and materials have been employed. Some are wheel thrown pieces and decorated with hand carving\, colours and glazes; others were hand built with a variety of surface treatments. \nThe exhibition is on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens gallery from 1 September to 2 October 2022.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/claybodies-flower-arranging-demonstration/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220918T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220917T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001039-1663493400-1663498800@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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220915T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220915T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001038-1663245000-1663248600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Ian Fraser\, ‘How Did Australian Birds Get English Names?’
DESCRIPTION:Ian Fraser\, a local conservationist\, says the stories of these name creations can be intriguing\, funny\, erroneous and sometimes downright ridiculous\, telling us more about us than the birds. This talk is a celebration of birds\, words and history. \nAbstract  \nThe answer to how did Australian birds get English names is from many and varied sources\, including Indigenous (though sadly not many)\, Old English\, Portuguese\, Malay\, French\, Malagasy\, Tupi-Gairani and many others. Many more were invented because so much was unfamiliar; the stories of these creations can be intriguing\, funny\, erroneous and sometimes downright ridiculous. Names usually tell us more about us than the birds. This talk is a celebration of birds\, words and history. \nBiography  \nIan Fraser has spent the last 40-plus years in Canberra\, as naturalist\, conservationist\, award-winning author\, ABC broadcaster\, educator and tour guide. The second\, revised\, edition of Australian Bird Names; origins and meanings (co-authored with Jeannie Gray) was published by CSIRO in 2019. \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/CAWCL \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/ian-fraser-how-did-australian-birds-get-english-names/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220911T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001037-1662904800-1662910200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Claybodies: Ceramic Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join ceramic artist and Claybodies member\, Ingrid Adler\, with a demonstration of the techniques used in her woven Eucalyptus leaf plates. \nIngrid will reveal the processes she uses – from cutting the leaves to weaving them into beautiful plates – and will explain the entire process from selection of clay to firing. \nThe demonstration will be held in the Banksia Centre and is free to attend. Please book as numbers are limited\, at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/claybodies-ceramic-demonstration-tickets-403859303047. \nClaybodies is an independent collective of artists\, based in Canberra\, who share a passion for ceramics. Their exhibition Fired Earth\, inspired by nature presents a diverse array of responses by ceramic artists to our natural environment\, aiming to inspire an appreciation of aspects of the Australian flora and environment. \nConnections between the earth and the Australian flora\, and in turn humanity\, are explored. Various ceramic techniques and materials have been employed. Some are wheel thrown pieces and decorated with hand carving\, colours and glazes; others were hand built with a variety of surface treatments. \nThe exhibition Fired Earth: inspired by nature is on at the Australian National Botanic Gardens gallery from 1 September to 2 October 2022.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/claybodies-ceramic-demonstration/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220911T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220911T003000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001036-1662892200-1662897600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Bryophytes in the ANBG (Friends members only)
DESCRIPTION:Chris Cargill is the curator of the cryptogam collections of the Australian National Herbarium which are located at the ANBG\, and is also a researcher\, bryologist and taxonomist. She studies liverworts\, hornworts and mosses\, identifying and classifying them and is particularly interested in the liverworts that occur in the drier parts of Australia\, as these are not well studied. \nChris will be showing people the bryophytes that occur naturally in the Gardens rather than specially planted\, such as many of the flowering plants in the ANBG. She will talk about their diversity\, how to distinguish them from other organisms growing in similar habitats such as lichens and she will talk about their function in the environment. \nMeet at the Visitor Centre \nPlaces on the walk are limited and only for Friends of the ANBG\nBookings can be made at the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/CBGGW
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bryophytes-in-the-anbg-friends-members-only/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220910T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220909T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001035-1662802200-1662811200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Wattle Walk - Which Wattles will we see? Early\, Silver\, Ploughshare\, more?
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate green and gold by enjoying a ramble and learning more about the different Acacia (Wattles) on Black Mountain after wetter years with local plant ecologist\, Dr Michael Doherty.. Michael has done research about Acacia and other native plants and how they cope with fire and drought. Maybe the weather we have had in recent years is part of that? \nThe floral emblem for Australia is Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle). It does not grow in Black Mountain Nature Reserve\, but several other acacia species make September a great wattle month for us. \nThe ramble will be on rough uneven ground with some steep sections. \nSome relevant booklets will be for sale at the event\, too. \nMeet: Frith Road\, Acton. Near the electricity sub-station. Look for banner(s).\nBring: Friends and family. Water. Snacks if you wish. \nGold coin donation \nBooking is essential: If you are planning to come\, please provide your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com\, or phone Linda (0437 298 711) or Libby (6296 1936). It helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change unexpectedly (e.g. adverse weather). \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\,\n	Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wattle-walk-which-wattles-will-we-see-early-silver-ploughshare-more/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220908T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220908T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001034-1662640200-1662643800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Zoe Knapp ‘Survive and Thrive: Fire recovery and climate change resilience for threatened plant species in sub alpine south-eastern Australia’
DESCRIPTION:This project demonstrates the important role of botanic gardens in conservation\, through our combined expertise in seed biology research\, horticulture\, taxonomy and ecology. \nAbstract  \n  \nBiography  \nDr Zoe Knapp is the Conservation Manager at the ANBG\, overseeing nursery horticulture and data management to support the living plant collections and collaborative conservation projects. The team applies specialised horticultural skills to investigate the intricate propagation and growing requirements of native plants. We work very closely with other scientists and conservation agencies to understand aspects of plant biology\, including population genetic structure and requirements for reintroduction to the wild. Zoe has a background in plant ecology and has worked in plant science\, academia\, environmental consulting and public policy. She has spent the last 10 years in the Australian Public Service\, supporting effective partnerships\, science\, natural resource management and strategic policy. \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/CAWCW \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-zoe-knapp-survive-and-thrive-fire-recovery-and-climate-change-resilience-for-threatened-plant-species-in-sub-alpine-south-eastern-australia/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220904T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220904T010000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001033-1662289200-1662292800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Wattles
DESCRIPTION:September 1st\, Wattle Day and the wattles in the Gardens are in full flower. Join a free guided tour to see a wide range of wattles from various parts of the country and hear interesting stories about their historical\, cultural and scientific significance.  \nDaily from Monday August 29th to Sunday September 4th 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/a-celebration-of-wattles/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220903T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220903T010000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001032-1662202800-1662206400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Wattles
DESCRIPTION:September 1st\, Wattle Day and the wattles in the Gardens are in full flower. Join a free guided tour to see a wide range of wattles from various parts of the country and hear interesting stories about their historical\, cultural and scientific significance.  \nDaily from Monday August 29th to Sunday September 4th 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/a-celebration-of-wattles/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220903T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220902T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001031-1662195600-1662206400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party is planning to remove more creepers from the areas close to the Frith Road entrance to the reserve.  We are keeping our fingers crossed for lovely weather.  \nMeet:  Frith Road\, Acton. Park along the CSIRO side of the road\, please. Look for banner(s). \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 10:30am.  \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 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. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party.  \nLinda Beveridge \nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220902T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220902T010000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001030-1662116400-1662120000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Wattles
DESCRIPTION:September 1st\, Wattle Day and the wattles in the Gardens are in full flower. Join a free guided tour to see a wide range of wattles from various parts of the country and hear interesting stories about their historical\, cultural and scientific significance.  \nDaily from Monday August 29th to Sunday September 4th 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/a-celebration-of-wattles/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220901T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z
CREATED:20220901T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z
UID:10001029-1662035400-1662039000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Tim Barrows\, ‘The last Ice Age in Canberra and at Lake Mungo’
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Tim will describe new work on Black Mountain in Canberra and the Southern Tablelands to date and describe the lowest elevation of periglacial activity\, the extent of which has been the subject of controversy. \nAbstract  \nFar from the vast ice sheets of North America\, Europe and Antarctica\, Australia experienced a cold and dry ice age. Only small glaciers developed on the Main Range of Kosciusko. However\, the action of frost\, ice and snow were far more extensive. The extent of this periglacial zone has been the subject of controversy but knowing its extent is crucial for calculating how cold the last ice age was. In this talk\, Tim will describe new work on Black Mountain in Canberra and the Southern Tablelands to date and describe the lowest elevation of periglacial activity. Periglacial activity in the mountains also had an impact on the plains. Greater snow storage\, lower evaporation and higher runoff resulted in high seasonal discharges that filled lakes in Western NSW. Tim will also describe recent work to determine the environmental history at Lake Mungo. The lake level fluctuated up to 10 m and dried out permanently at the end of the ice age. \nBiography  \nTim Barrows is a Professor at the University of Portsmouth and a Future Fellow at the University of Wollongong. He completed his studies at the ANU and has worked both in the USA and the UK. He has also worked in New Zealand\, Papua New Guinea\, Africa\, Europe\, North America and the Arctic. Tim has published 71 papers in the fields of palaeoclimatology\, palaeoceanography\, geomorphology and geochronology. He also maintains a science blog called 4Dlandscapes. \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/CAWCJ \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-tim-barrows-the-last-ice-age-in-canberra-and-at-lake-mungo/
LOCATION:ACT
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