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-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: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220901T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220901T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001028-1662030000-1662033600@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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220831T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220831T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220831T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001027-1661943600-1661947200@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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220830T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220830T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220830T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001026-1661857200-1661860800@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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220829T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220829T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001025-1661770800-1661774400@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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220827T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220827T110000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220826T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001024-1661589000-1661598000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Growing Friends 'Getting ready for Spring' plant sale DESCRIPTION:Canberra gardeners won’t have to wait until spring for the next Growing Friends plant sale! The next plant sale will be on August 27th\,  giving you time to prepare for the spring planting. \nThe most recent sale was in November 2019\, nearly three years ago. Since then\, there has been a severe hailstorm which damaged the propagation area and two extended periods in March/April 2020 and September/October 2021 when the Gardens were closed because of COVID lockdowns. However\, the Growing Friends have not been idle during the past three years. By the end of August\, we will have a large number of plants ready for planting in early spring\, as the ground starts to warm up. Some of the plants have been potted on into larger pots. \nA complete list of plants available\, and a description of each\, is now available for download (PDF\, 286KB). Most plants are in 100mm pots and will cost $6 each but the larger 175mm pots will cost $10 each. \nWhen: Saturday\, 27th August 2022\nTime: 8.30 am – 11.00 am or earlier if sold out\nWhere: Small car park behind the Crosbie Morrison Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-getting-ready-for-spring-plant-sale/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220825T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220825T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220825T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001023-1661430600-1661434200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Meena Sritheran ‘What makes plants rare?’ DESCRIPTION:Meena is looking at how fire\, soil properties and plant interactions may play a role in driving the rarity of species\, and how this knowledge would aid conservation management of rare species and ecosystems. \nAbstract \nDetermining what makes a plant species rare has been a fundamental and alluring question in ecology and conservation. A few species are highly abundant in most plant communities\, but many more species are rare. This pattern represents one of the most consistently observed phenomena in ecology. However\, research in ecology and conservation have still yet to come to a clear understanding in determining what makes a plant rare\, species rare and why plants can become rare across time and space. Meena’s work presents findings from her PhD thesis\, attempting look at how fire\, soil properties and plant interactions may play a role in driving the rarity of species\, and how we can use this knowledge to aid scientists and practitioners in developing better management strategies to conserve rare species and ecosystems.” \nBiography \nMeena Sritharan is a currently PhD student in plant ecology at the Australian National University looking at what makes plants rare. She has worked previously on different research projects at UNSW Sydney in the realm of plants. Alongside her research\, she has worked as a science communicator at the Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney. When not conducting research\, She loves to spend her time botanising on long bushwalks\, baking something challenging\, and crocheting things large and small. \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/CAWCI \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/meena-sritheran-what-makes-plants-rare/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220818T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220818T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220818T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001022-1660825800-1660829400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Rosemary Purdie ‘Some Persian Gardens of Iran’ DESCRIPTION:In this talk Rosemary\, Honorary Living Collections Botanist ANBG\, will briefly explore history and features of Persian Garden concept\, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens in Iran. \nAbstract \nMany FANBG members are probably familiar with the term Persian Gardens\, but what does it mean? In this talk Rosemary will briefly explore their history and defining features\, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens to show what they are like and how the Persian Garden concept is reflected in other places in Iran. \nBiography \nDr Rosemary Purdie is the Honorary Living Collections Botanist at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and an Honorary Associate of the Australian National Herbarium. Since retiring she has travelled extensively in Central Asia and Iran\, soaking up and marvelling at their natural and cultural features and history. \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/CAWCH \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-rosemary-purdie-some-persian-gardens-of-iran/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rsz_Persian-Garden-photo%20RPurdie%20360%20wide%2020220625.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220814T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220814T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220814T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001021-1660474800-1660478400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220813T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220813T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001020-1660388400-1660392000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220812T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220812T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001019-1660302000-1660305600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220811T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220811T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220811T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001018-1660221000-1660224600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Liz Milla\, ‘Bee patrols: How bees and other pollinating insects can help us monitor and protect Australia’s biodiversity’ DESCRIPTION:Liz\, Research Scientist from CSIRO\, will show how DNA from pollen is being used to identify the pollen species carried by pollinating insects and how this helps to monitor and manage plant and insect species and to detect potential biosecurity threats. \nAbstract \nMany insects\, particularly bees\, provide pollination services that are crucial ecosystem services. The pollen that insects collect during foraging can also tell us a lot about the surrounding environment. In this talk\, Liz will show how we are using DNA from pollen to identify the pollen species carried by pollinating insects and how this information can help us monitor and manage plant and insect species and help detect potential biosecurity threats. \nBiography \nDr Liz Milla is a Research Scientist with the Environomics FSP Mapping Pollinator Networks project at CSIRO. Liz’s current research uses ecological and genomic tools to reveal interactions between plants and their insect pollinators. Her research on pollinator networks will contribute to biodiversity identification and help detect keystone plant and insect species for targeted conservation and management strategies. \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/CAWCG \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-liz-milla-bee-patrols-how-bees-and-other-pollinating-insects-can-help-us-monitor-and-protect-australias-biodiversity/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rsz_Bee%20collecting%20pollen%20CSIRO%20David%20McClenaghan%20360wide%2020220623.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220811T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220811T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001017-1660215600-1660219200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220810T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220810T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001016-1660129200-1660132800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220809T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220809T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001015-1660042800-1660046400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220808T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220808T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001014-1659956400-1659960000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Colour in Winter DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter blues! Join a free guided Colour in Winter walk around the Gardens and see some of the gloriously coloured leaves\, berries\, seeds and flowers and find out what contributes to their colour. \nDaily from Monday August 8th to Sunday August 14th 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/colour-in-winter/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220806T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220806T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220805T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001013-1659776400-1659787200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party DESCRIPTION:Our next WEEDING WORK PARTY is planning to remove more woody weeds in the grassland and grassy woodland area in the SW of the Black Mountain Reserve. \nDetails for this work party are: \nMeet:  Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side.\n 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.\n Look for banners. \nBring:  Some mattocks will be provided\, but if you have one that you would like to bring\, please feel free to bring it with you\, preferably with your name on it.\n Also feel free to bring other friends with you. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rsz_Group_weeding_360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220804T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220804T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220804T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001012-1659616200-1659619800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Penny Olsen 'The Norfolk Island Morepork: rebuilding a population from the last survivor’ DESCRIPTION:Penny\, an Honorary Professor in Division of Ecology and Evolution\, ANU led a group that found only one Morepork owl on Norfolk Island in 1986. What to do? A recovery program began and today a small population persists. \nAbstract \nThe Norfolk Island owl is a member of the group of smallish owls referred to as boobooks or moreporks. In 1986\, concerned that the owl had not been seen for some years\, Penny organised a group of friends to visit the island and conduct a search. They discovered that only one individual remained. What do you do with one owl? There were many decisions to be made and not a few hurdles to jump\, but a recovery program began.  Today\, thanks to ongoing conservation efforts\, a small population persists. \nBiography \nPenny Olsen is an Honorary Professor in the Division of Ecology and Evolution at the Australian National University. After a career as a research scientist\, she now mostly writes about natural history subjects. \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.  \nThe Booking Link is:  https://www.trybooking.com/BYPRH. \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-penny-olsen-the-norfolk-island-morepork-rebuilding-a-population-from-the-last-survivor/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/rsz_Morepork_owl_supplied_ParksAustralia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220729T000000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220729T235900 DTSTAMP:20260210T010056Z CREATED:20220728T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010056Z UID:10001011-1659052800-1659139140@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Photographic Group July meeting DESCRIPTION:The Photographic Group currently meets on the last Friday of each month at the ANBG (10:00am in the Theatrette\, unless otherwise advised). \nMeetings usually involve at least one presentation on an aspect of photography; the screening of some Group photographs with accompanying commentary (including gentle feedback); a workshop on a topic of interest; and excursions including sessions in the Gardens with cameras at the ready. Speakers may come from within the Group or externally. \nAll members of the Friends are welcome to come along. The members have a range of skill sets and cameras\, from digital ‘point and click’ cameras to more complex SLRs. If you would like to attend\, just turn up or contact a committee member. \nThe organising committee is always pleased to hear from potential speakers and prospective members. Contact us by email at photo@friendsanbg.org.au URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-july-meeting/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220728T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220728T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010055Z CREATED:20220728T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010055Z UID:10001010-1659011400-1659015000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Lori Gould ‘Latham Snipe along the flyway’ DESCRIPTION:Lori\, Principal of GrassRoots Environmental\, will describe the surveys and research into the Latham Snipes movement and migration between Australia and Japan. \nAbstract \nLatham’s snipe (Gallinago hardwickii) is a medium-sized\, long-billed\, migratory snipe of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. The Latham’s Snipe project began in south-west Victoria in 2014 with a series of local surveys aimed at understanding habitat use in urban areas. The program expanded in subsequent years to include other regions across eastern Australia\, and the initiation of a capture-based program at Jerrabomberra Wetlands and in Japan. The capture-based program involved attaching satellite\, geolocator and radio tracking devices to Snipe in order to obtain movement and migration information\, as well as the identification of important habitat. Currently\, there are two key research objectives that guide the Latham’s Snipe Project (1) to monitor changes in abundance and distribution in Australia\, and (2) to improve our knowledge about movements patterns of Latham’s Snipe at local and global scales. This information feeds into our understanding of migratory birds more broadly. \nBiography \nLori Gould has more than 25 years’ experience in environmental management and runs an environmental consulting business – GrassRoots Environmental specialising in natural resource management\, particularly riparian rehabilitation\, landscape planning and community engagement. Lori holds a Master’s Degree in Integrated Water Management\, a Post Graduate Certificate in River Restoration and Management\, an Environmental Science Degree and Associate Diploma in Animal Science. Lori is also a Fellow of the Peter Cullen Trust. Lori started a PhD on Migratory Bird Ecology in March 2021 focussing on Latham’s Snipe at Jerrabomberra Wetlands after being involved with research on Snipe over the past 5 years. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November in the Gardens’ Theatrette. Talks last for 1 hour. Admission is by gold coins donation. The Friends use the ‘gold’ coins donations received at each activity to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated. Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. \nBookings are essential.  Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BYPRD. Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk. \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. 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 URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/lori-gould-latham-snipe-along-the-flyway/ LOCATION:ACT ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rsz_Lori%20Gould%20Photo%20no%20logo_360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220724T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010055Z CREATED:20220724T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010055Z UID:10001009-1658660400-1658664000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Ancient Plants and Animals DESCRIPTION:A look at the impact of geological change on Australia’s plants and animals. Join a free guided walk to see what the vegetation was like in the ages of dinosaurs and of the megafauna and how it has changed over time. \nDaily from Monday July 18th to Sunday July 24th 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/ancient-plants-and-animals/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220723T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010055Z CREATED:20220723T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010055Z UID:10001008-1658574000-1658577600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Ancient Plants and Animals DESCRIPTION:A look at the impact of geological change on Australia’s plants and animals. Join a free guided walk to see what the vegetation was like in the ages of dinosaurs and of the megafauna and how it has changed over time. \nDaily from Monday July 18th to Sunday July 24th 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/ancient-plants-and-animals/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010055Z CREATED:20220722T233000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010055Z UID:10001007-1658568600-1658577600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Black Mountain Summit Walk for Friends of ANBG and Black Mountain DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to our next Walk\, because July is not only the anniversary month of the declaration of Black Mountain as a conservation reserve\, but also the anniversary of the official opening of the project between ACT Government\, Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG)\, and Telstra for the Summit Walk.   \nThis walk is being done by Friends of Black Mountain\, Friends of ANBG\, ACT Government and the ANBG. \n9.30am (sharp) to 12.00 noon (approximately)\nOR\n1.30pm (sharp) to 4.00pm (approximately) \nThe Summit Walk\, a joint initiative between the ACT Government\, the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) and Telstra\, was officially opened on 26 July 2000. \nJoin our ANBG Guides\, and FoBM guide Michael Doherty\, a local plant ecologist\, to hear about some of the winter flowering plants in the gardens and on the mountain as well as other plants during a ramble up the north-eastern slopes from the clock near the ANBG entry bridge up to the Summit of Black Mountain. Michael will also be talking about some very old trees (with ‘elephants’ feet’?)\, and how trees and shrubs that show scars and rejuvenation cope with fire. \nChoose your time\, please. \nParticipants are welcome to walk up and back\, but if you would prefer not to walk down\, ask a friend to meet you at the top. Or if you would like to only walk down then meet us at the top about 1.5 hours after the start. \nThe Summit Walk has steep sections\, so it is suitable for fit walkers (including children over the age of 12). \nMeet at the clock near the café bridge\, Australian National Botanic Gardens.\nCost     Gold coins donation     \nBring    Friends\, water\, and snacks\, if you wish.                           \nWear    sturdy shoes\, hat\, and sun cream …and remember winter woollies in case it is cold.\nBookings essential      Places are limited on these very popular rambles\, so please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com\, or phone Julie (6251 8972) or Linda (0437 298 711). It helps meet COVID – 19 requirements\, and so that you can be contacted in case arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather). \nThis walk complies with COVID-19 requirements. \nTickets are limited\, please notify us if you are unable to come on 0437 298 711 \nHappy walking\,\nLinda URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-summit-walk-for-friends-of-anbg-and-black-mountain/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220722T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010055Z CREATED:20220722T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010055Z UID:10001006-1658487600-1658491200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Ancient Plants and Animals DESCRIPTION:A look at the impact of geological change on Australia’s plants and animals. Join a free guided walk to see what the vegetation was like in the ages of dinosaurs and of the megafauna and how it has changed over time. \nDaily from Monday July 18th to Sunday July 24th 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/ancient-plants-and-animals/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220721T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20220721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010055Z CREATED:20220721T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010055Z UID:10001005-1658406600-1658410200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Damien Wrigley ‘Australian Seed Bank Partnership – Post Bushfire Recovery across the country’ DESCRIPTION:Damien\, of Australian Seed Bank Partnership\, will illustrate some of the efforts by people from Seed Banks and botanic gardens in burnt areas and the unanticipated complexities during COVID-19 restrictions. \nAbstract \nThe 2019/2020 Australian bushfires were unprecedented in their scope and occurrence in many previously unburnt areas\, including rainforests of eastern Australia. Seed banks and botanic gardens responded to the impacts of these fires with botanical expertise\, field work\, research and restoration of heavily impacted areas. This talk will illustrate some of these efforts and the unanticipated complexities of doing so during COVID-19 restrictions. \nBiography \nDamian Wrigley is the National Coordinator of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership; Australia’s National Focal Point for the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation under the Convention on Biological Diversity; and the Oceania Representative to the CITES Plants Committee. Damian is hosted by the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November in the Gardens’ Theatrette. Talks last for 1 hour. Admission is by gold coins donation. The Friends use the ‘gold’ coins donations received at each activity to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated. Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. \nBookings are essential.  Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BYPQX. Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk. \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. 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 URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/damien-wrigley-australian-seed-bank-partnership-post-bushfire-recovery-across-the-country/ LOCATION:ACT END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR