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SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to our wonderful weeding work party last month who removed more than 1000 weeds\, particularly Billardiera heterophylla and B. fusiformis (WA Bluebell\, Sollya) and Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) as well as 28 other species of weeds. \nOur next weeding work party is planning to remove more of these weeds part way up Black Mountain Drive\, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for lovely weather.  \nDetails of the next weeding work party are:\nDate: Saturday\, 1 April 2023\, 8:30 to 11:30am  \nMeet:  we’ll meet at lower gate of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place\, come through the main entry gates\, turn left immediately\, and park in this bottom row. Look for banners.\n	We shall walk up from there towards the water tank and provide ferry cars if needed. \nBring:   Other friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome. \nWear:  hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This 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.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230330T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230330T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr Peter Thrall ‘Why Digitise Biological Collections?’
DESCRIPTION:The presentation by Peter\, from the National Research Collections Australia\, will focus on digitisation projects and added value that these efforts can bring to biological specimen collections for use in research from about 15 million specimens. \nAbstract \n	CSIRO’s biological collections are aiming to significantly accelerate the creation of digital assets for use in research from its 15 million specimens. To do this\, they are investing heavily in mobilising and securing the collections through: a) physical infrastructure; b) digital infrastructure; and c) resources needed to integrate digitisation and analytics to value-add and deliver impact from the collections. For example\, they are currently imaging their extensive insect type specimen collection\, microscope slides and egg clutch collections. We are also using automated methods to rapidly image the entire herbarium collection with Picturae. Their high-throughput digitisation of insects utilises crowd-sourcing transcription with DigiVol. To accelerate this work further they are looking at several emerging technologies to assist with automating the imaging of their extensive insect collection. \nThe digitisation workflows and imaging pipelines are planned with collection activities to complement and benefit from the move to a new collection facility\, and they are in the process of improving the integration of this critical digital infrastructure. As part of this effort\, they are bringing collection data management together under one unified central management system. \nIn summary\, they are bringing together the resources needed to build a dedicated cross-collection team trained to curatorial standards with specific expertise in digitisation\, data systems\, digital analytics in AI/ML and imaging. This presentation will focus on their digitisation projects and added value that these efforts can bring to biological specimen collections.  \nBiography \n	Dr Peter Thrall is currently Group Leader for Digitisation & Informatics within the National Research Collections Australia. He is an evolutionary ecologist with broad interests in the population biology of host-microbe interactions. His research addresses two conceptually related areas\, one aimed at understanding how spatial\, demographic and genetic processes drive the coevolution of host resistance and pathogen infectivity\, and the other on plant-soil mutualist interactions (e.g.\, in the context of invasion processes). His most recent work focuses on the application of eco-evolutionary principles to predicting and managing biotic interactions in agro-ecological systems. \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUV \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUV \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-peter-thrall-why-digitise-biological-collections/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230323T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
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SUMMARY:Wayne Haslam ‘The emerging Truffle Industry in Australia and its Canberra Region Focus’
DESCRIPTION:Wayne\, of Bluefrog Truffles\, will talk about his experience and understanding of the cultivation of truffles in the Canberra Region\, and his involvement in the Australian Truffle Industry. \n\n \n \n		Photos: (top) Wayne finds truffle and dog ready to hunt truffles 2023-03-05\n(below) Truffle to be proud of 2023-03-05. (Photographer: Paul Henderson-Kelly). \n \n\nAbstract  \nTruffles have been around for more than 90 million years and there are many hundreds of truffle species in the world. They mature in winter and provide a winter food source for forest dwelling animals. \nTruffle production is a relatively new and emerging export industry in Australia\, yet in 20 years we have become the fourth largest producer of black truffle (Tuber melanosporum)\, in the world\, providing a southern winter crop for northern summers. \nAfter more than 40 years’ experience as an engineer and project manager in Australia and  developing countries\, Wayne has devoted his ‘leisure years’ to truffle growing. Wayne will talk about his experience and understanding of the cultivation of truffles in the Canberra Region\, and his involvement in the Australian Truffle Industry. \nBiography  \nAfter 10 years as an engineer in Australian major construction projects\, (e.g. SMEC\, Wingecarribee Dam\, Yass Bypass)\,  and 23 years plus on International Development Agency Projects in the Pacific\, Asia\, and Africa\, Wayne retired\, but he needed an activity to keep a work-driven soul busy. \nIn 2001 he elected to build a house and grow truffles on a 63 acre bare property near Sutton. Over a seven-year period he planted 1800 truffle-inoculated oak trees\, Quercus robur\, Quercus ilex\, and hazelnuts (Corylus). \nThe family uses contract dogs for hunting and harvesting from June to August. \nIn 2006 Wayne established what is now the Australian Truffle Industry Association\, in 2009 the Canberra Region Truffle Festival\, and in 2018 the NSW/ACT Truffle Marketing Corporation. The corporation is developing International markets\, and half the growers are in the Canberra Region. \nThe booking link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUU \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. \nIt is a good idea 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 Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wayne-haslam-the-emerging-truffle-industry-in-australia-and-its-canberra-region-focus/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230316T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230316T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr Heide Zimmer ‘Orchids of Norfolk Island and their place within the Australasian Orchidaceae’
DESCRIPTION:Heidi\, of the Australian National Herbarium\, will talk about her recent fieldwork on Norfolk Island (alongside Mark Clements)\, from retracing the steps of Bauer to find the critically endangered Adelopetalum apetalum to literally falling over orchids on well-worn walking tracks! \nAbstract \n	Norfolk Island has high orchid species richness and endemism\, relative to other oceanic islands. Despite being about half the size of Belconnen\, Norfolk Island has 12 orchid species\, at least nine of which are likely to be endemic. Heidi will talk about her recent fieldwork on Norfolk Island (alongside Mark Clements)\, from retracing the steps of Bauer to find the critically endangered Adelopetalum apetalum to literally falling over orchids on well-worn walking tracks! \nBiography \n	Dr Heidi Zimmer is an ecologist\, botanist and lately an orchid taxonomist working at the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research at the Australian National Herbarium. \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUT \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUT \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-heide-zimmer-orchids-of-norfolk-island-and-their-place-within-the-australasian-orchidaceae/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230312T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230312T150000
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SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230312T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230312T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001096-1678618800-1678622400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230311T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230311T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001095-1678543200-1678546800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230311T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230311T120000
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CREATED:20230311T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001094-1678532400-1678536000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230310T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001093-1678456800-1678460400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230310T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001092-1678446000-1678449600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230309T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230309T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001091-1678370400-1678374000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230309T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230309T013000Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Melissa Snape ‘Connecting Nature\, Connecting People: joining the dots for wildlife connectivity across Canberra’
DESCRIPTION:Mel\, from ACT Government’s Conservation Research\, will focus on urban habitat connectivity\, and government initiative to incorporate biodiversity considerations more fully into our planning system. \nAbstract\n	This talks presents outcomes and updates from an ACT Government project focused on urban habitat and connectivity – mapping key areas for protection and restoration to enable our ecosystems and species to survive\, and introduces a new government initiative to incorporate biodiversity considerations more fully into our planning system. \nBiography \n	Dr Melissa Snape is Senior Ecologist – Urban Biodiversity with EPSDD Conservation Research\, ACT Government. \nMel has a long history of work on the ecology and management of the ACT’s grasslands\, with particular focus on the impacts of herbivory\, but has recently led the development of a new initiative on urban biodiversity in the ACT. \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUS \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUS \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-melissa-snape-connecting-nature-connecting-people-joining-the-dots-for-wildlife-connectivity-across-canberra/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230309T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230309T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001089-1678359600-1678363200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230308T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230308T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230308T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001088-1678284000-1678287600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230308T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001087-1678273200-1678276800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230307T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001086-1678197600-1678201200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230307T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230307T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001085-1678186800-1678190400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230306T030000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
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SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230306T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230306T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
UID:10001083-1678100400-1678104000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Amazing Women in the World of Plants
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March by joining a free guided walk. Learn about some of the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. See some of the plants that they collected\, wrote about or painted. \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/amazing-women-in-the-world-of-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230304T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z
CREATED:20230303T213000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Autumn Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Growing Friends will be having their boutique Autumn Plant Sale on Saturday 4th March. It will be held in the car park between the Crosbie Morrison Building and the Banksia Centre from 8.30am to 11am unless sold out earlier. The event will follow any ACT Government COVID-Safe guidelines which may operate at the time. \nThe plant list for the sale (PDF\, 517 KB) with detailed information about each plant\, is now available for download.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-autumn-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230302T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
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SUMMARY:Dr James Clugston ‘Towards a better understanding into the Bush Peas Mirbelieae (Fabaceae) in Australia’
DESCRIPTION:Recent evidence shows that the tribe Mirbelieae is greatly underdescribed and James\, from the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney\, will talk about recent advances in DNA sequencing of Mirbelieae that has helped a consensus on the taxonomic relationship of species and genera within the tribe. \nAbstract \n	The tribe Mirbelieae (Fabaceae; bush peas and their relatives)\, consist of 18 genera and c. 540 species\, includes 32% of Australia’s pea flora. Species within the tribe have a wide distribution across Australia\, occupying habitats from coastal to alpine zones\, and wet forests to arid deserts. But recent evidence shows that Mirbelieae is greatly underdescribed\, and phylogenetics has so far been ineffective in aiding in the understanding of the evolution and relationships among and between species. However\, recent advances in DNA sequencing of Mirbelieae has helped to make a consensus on the taxonomic relationship of species and genera within the tribe. \nBiography \n	Dr James Clugston is a systematic botanist with a broad interest in morphological and genetic diversity of both angiosperms and gymnosperms. His research interests focus on molecular and morphological diversity and evolution of both angiosperms and gymnosperms. HIs current projects use novel molecular DNA sequencing techniques to address taxonomic questions and identify genetic diversity in the pea family (Fabaceae). He likes to use a broad range of molecular techniques and approaches in conservation genomics\, systematics\, phylogenetics\, and plant evolution to explain and unravel complex taxonomic questions. Such research addresses questions relating to the genetic diversity and history of species\, to critical genetic issues for conservation\, and documentation of fundamental diversity. \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUR \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUR \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-james-clugston-towards-a-better-understanding-into-the-bush-peas-mirbelieae-fabaceae-in-australia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230223T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230223T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230223T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
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SUMMARY:Emeritus Professor Patrick De Deckker ‘The extraordinary scientific achievements of the French Baudin expedition (1800-1804) in Australian waters’
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Patrick will outline the numerous discoveries and achievements made by the French expedition. He will discuss some of its cartographic accomplishments and compare some with those made by Matthew Flinders at about the same time. \nAbstract \n	In this talk\, Patrick will outline the numerous discoveries and achievements made by the French expedition. Patrick will discuss some of its cartographic accomplishments and compare some with those made by Matthew Flinders at about the same time. \nThe French expedition consisted of more than 20 scientists\, but only 5 returned to France. Flinders’ expedition only had 2 botanists\, 1 landscape architect and one astronomer who left before reaching Australia. The gardener died in Timor. \nIn addition\, observations of animals and plants\, including marine organisms\, were superbly illustrated by the French artists. Anthropological observations were equally outstanding. \nThe expedition returned over 200\,000 specimens\, including live animals\, plants and seeds. \nHad Napoléon not lost the battle of Waterloo in 1815\, perhaps some parts of Australia could have become French! \nBiography \n	Patrick is Emeritus Professor in Earth Sciences at the Australian National University. He is a palaeontologist with a PhD in zoology and during his career studied Australian salt lakes and their geological history and biota. He also has spent much time at sea studying the climatic evolution of the oceans bordering Australia\, and more recently investigated the chemistry and microbiota of dust storms and their deposits in the Australian region. \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUL \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUL \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/emeritus-professor-patrick-de-deckker-the-extraordinary-scientific-achievements-of-the-french-baudin-expedition-1800-1804-in-australian-waters/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230216T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230216T013000Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Justin Borevitz ‘Precision Landscape Regeneration’
DESCRIPTION:Justin\, from Research School of Biology\, ANU\, will introduce precision landscape regeneration\, including methods in Eucalyptus foundation species to re-build agro-ecosystems\, methods for boosting soil carbon with microbes and management\, and the outsized role Australia can have for world’s planetary health and resilience. \nAbstract\n	Agriculture and ecosystems are tipping toward collapse due to land use and climate extremes. Irreversible feedbacks in the land system can lock in food insecurity\, biodiversity loss and a hot house world. However\, regenerating agro-ecosystems is possible and can be profitable. It will take human labour and ingenuity on the scale not seen since the recovery from last global depression. Fortunately\, we have the technological capacity to map\, measure and model the problems and the solutions at a local (farm) scale where direct action can have impact on land and livelihoods. In this talk\, I will introduce the components of precision landscape regeneration\, linking genotype\, phenotype and environment\, and the outsized role Australia can have in the world. I will then present Landscape Genomics methods in Eucalyptus foundation species to rebuild agro-ecosystems. Finally\, I will present methods for boosting soil carbon with microbes and management. Integrating and scaling these land-based solutions can build planetary health and resilience. \nBiography\n	Professor Borevitz is from the Research School of Biology\, Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology at the Australian National University. He leads a grand challenge project – Land Based Carbon Drawdown to Enhance the Earth System and researches the genetic basis of climate adaptation in woodland foundation species for restoration and regeneration. \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUK \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUK \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/professor-justin-borevitz-precision-landscape-regeneration/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230209T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230209T013000Z
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SUMMARY:Honorary Professor Penny Olsen ‘Feather and Brush’
DESCRIPTION:Penny\, from the ANU\, will briefly trace the 300-year history of Australian bird art — from the crude engravings illustrating accounts of the earliest European voyages of discovery to the diversity of artwork available today. \nPenny is happy to sign copies of the book after the talk. \nAbstract\n	In Feather and Brush\, Penny combines two of her longstanding passions: birds and art. The book developed from her belief that Australia has a fascinating ornithological history\, which is incomplete without recognition of the contributions of artists and illustrators\, which continues today.  Her talk will briefly trace the 300-year history of Australian bird art — from the crude engravings illustrating accounts of the earliest European voyages of discovery to the diversity of artwork available today \nBiography \n	Dr Penny Olsen is an Honorary Professor in the Division of Ecology and Evolution in the Research School of Biology\, at The Australian National University. After a career as a field biologist and ecological consultant\, she has is now mostly occupied writing books about Australian natural history and its recorders\, both artistic and scientific. Feather and Brush: A History of Australian Bird Art (CSIRO\, 2022) is her most recent book. \nThe Booking Link is:  https://www.trybooking.com/CELUI \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUI \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/honorary-professor-penny-olsen-feather-and-brush/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230204T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230203T213000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
UID:10001077-1675499400-1675510200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party is planning to remove more weed creepers including Billardiera heterophylla and B. fusiformis (WA Bluebell\, Sollya) and Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) and we are keeping our fingers crossed for lovely weather.  \nDetails of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 4 February 2023\, 8:30 to 11:30am   \nMeet:  we’ll meet at the top of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place\, come through the main entry gates\, turn left immediately\, follow the road around the perimeter of the car park to the top row\, and find a car park space near the parking pay machine. Look for banners. \nBring:   Other friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome.   \nWear:  hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am  \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This 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
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230202T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230202T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
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SUMMARY:Matthew Higgins ‘Four women of the High Country’
DESCRIPTION:Matthew’s talk will give insights to the lives of Charlotte Burston nee Lane-Poole\, Elyne Mitchell\, Dorothy Brown and Miles Franklin. \nBiography \n	Matthew Higgins worked in Canberra as a professional historian for 30 years.  He was with the Australian War Memorial\, the Australian Heritage Commission\, and the National Museum of Australia where he was a senior curator.  Matthew completed many freelance projects (including oral history interviews for the National Library of Australia)\, and continues to contribute articles to the Canberra Times\, which he began doing in 1984! He is the author of a number of books; his “Rugged beyond imagination: stories from an Australian mountain region” (NMA Press 2009) was shortlisted for the ACT Book of the Year Award 2010\, and his latest\, “Bold Horizon” was published in 2018.  Matthew’s work on the ACT Border in 1996 was recognised with an ACT Heritage Award.  He makes short nature documentaries\, one of which won a national award from CSIRO.  Matthew now lives near Bega and is passionate about the Australian high country and he bushwalks and cross-country skis as often as opportunity allows \nThe Booking Link is: https://www.trybooking.com/CELUE \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. \nIt is a good idea 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/CELUE \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly. \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/matthew-higgins-four-women-of-the-high-country/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230122T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230121T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Butterfly Walks - now sold out
DESCRIPTION:In summer we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Join us to hunt for Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and others.  We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Dr Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies and the plants they like in the ANBG. \n(Copies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein are for sale in the Botanical Bookshop.) \nMeet: Visitor Centre\, ANBG \nBring: Binoculars to see the butterflies more clearly if you wish. Water. Snacks if you wish.\nWear: Sturdy walking gear\, including hat and stout shoes.\nCost: This event is for Friends Members only.\nBookings only – unfortunately\, all places have now been taken. \nContact for enquiries: email memberswalks@friendsanbg.org.au  or contact Linda 0437 298 711 \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/summer-butterfly-walks-now-sold-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230107T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20230106T213000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
UID:10001074-1673080200-1673091000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party plans to remove weed creepers including WA Bluebell Creeper (Billardiera heterophylla)\, and Red Passionflower (Passiflora cinnabarina)\, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for lovely weather.  \nDetails of the next weeding work party   \nMeet:  We’ll meet at the top of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place\, come through the main entry gates\, turn left immediately\, follow the road around the perimeter of the car park to the top row\, and find a car park space near the parking pay machine. Look for banners.\nBring: Other friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome.  \nWear:  Hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am  \nPlease book: If you are planning to come\, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This 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 soon.\n	Linda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221203T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20221202T213000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
UID:10001073-1670056200-1670067000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party is planning to remove weed creepers including Bluebell Creeper (Billardiera heterophylla) also known as Sollya\, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for lovely weather.  \nDetails of the next weeding work party are:\nMeet:   We’ll meet at the top of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place\, come through the main entry gates\, turn left immediately\, follow the road around the perimeter of the car park to the top row\, and find a car park space near the parking pay machine. Look for banners.\nBring:  Other friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome.  \nWear:  Hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am  \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  This helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711.\n	We look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party.  \n Linda Beveridge
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221124T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20221124T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010058Z
CREATED:20221124T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010058Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Gavin Hunter ‘Biological control of sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) in Australia’
DESCRIPTION:Gavin\, research scientist at CSIRO will talk about the journey from field surveys in France to host-range testing and field release in Australia to control sea spurge\, which reduces nesting spaces for shore birds and amenity to beaches. \nAbstract  \nSea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) is a fleshy perennial herb native to Western and Southern Europe. In Australia\, however\, sea spurge is a highly invasive plant of coastal ecosystems along the southern coastline. The weed outcompetes native flora\, reduces access to nesting space for native shorebirds and reduces the amenity value of pristine beaches due to the production of a toxic latex when injured. Field surveys of sea spurge in 2008-09 in France for candidate biological control agents resulted in the collection of few insect herbivores and fungal pathogens. Following initial host-range testing performed in France\, the fungal pathogen Venturia paralias\, proved promising and was eventually imported into the CSIRO biocontainment facility in Canberra in 2017. Extensive host-range testing with the fungus against 44 representative non-target plant species across the Euphorbiaceae\, Picrodendraceae and Phyllanthaceae indicated that it only caused severe leaf lesions on sea spurge. Restricted leaf lesions were observed on Euphorbia segetalis\, a close congener of sea spurge\, which itself is an exotic environmental weed in Australia\, while all other non-target species proved resistant or immune to the fungus. These results were considered in the comprehensive risk assessment conducted by the Australian regulator before V. paralias was approved for introduction into Australia in 2020 for the biological control of sea spurge. Since then\, CSIRO staff and collaborators in Victoria and Tasmania have actively released the fungus in sea spurge populations along the coastline in those two states. This talk will provide an overview of the research undertaken and the community-based deployment of this first biological control agent for sea spurge in Australia. \nBiography                                                                         \nDr Gavin Hunter is a research scientist in the Weed Management Systems group of CSIRO’s Health and Biosecurity business unit. Gavin is a plant pathologist and mycologist with research interests spanning the identification\, taxonomy\, evolution and population biology of fungal plant pathogens. These interests have been implemented within a biological control context focusing on invasive plants within Australia in order to identify and develop host-specific pathogens for use as classical biological control agents of invasive weeds. \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/CAWDB \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-gavin-hunter-biological-control-of-sea-spurge-euphorbia-paralias-in-australia/
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