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SUMMARY:Wake up with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake up with the Birds. \nOver 2 weekends – 16/17 September and 7/8 October \nA wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra’s amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nIn a small group\, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. The event includes a one-and-a-half-hour guided walk with an experienced guide. \n\nStart time: Walk starts at 7.45 am (Gates open at 7.30 am)\nMeet at the Gardens Visitor Centre.\nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them.\nWear comfortable footwear and warm clothes.\nPlease note that this event is not suitable for children under 8.\nThe tour will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.\n\n \nFully booked.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wake-up-with-the-birds/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231005T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231005T235900
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SUMMARY:Glenn Cocking.  ‘Moths in the ACT: what might the Scott Sisters have found if they were here?’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nGlenn will give an overview of moths that live in the ACT\, drawing attention to some that are very widespread\, and particularly some that were studied by the Scott sisters.  He will also give some guidance on how to go about identifying the myriad of moth species present in the ACT. \nBiography\nGlenn Cocking has many years’ experience working with the Australian National Insect Collection’s Lepidoptera area\, being a volunteer curator and collector for 20 years now. He has travelled widely across the country collecting moths\, and sorted new collections and identified many specimens. Along with helping ACT community groups with their interest in moths\, this has given him a good insight into the moths of the ACT in the context of the full Australian moth fauna. Glenn\, Ted Edwards and Suzi bond are the authors of Moths in the ACT. \n \nLeft: Chelepteryx collesi\, an ACT resident which is widespread on the coast and tablelands of southeastern Australia (photo: K Christensen)\n	Right: Opodiphthera eucalypti\, possibly Australia’s most well-known large moth (previously known as Antheraea eucalypti) and is present in Canberra \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYR \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/glenn-cocking-moths-in-the-act-what-might-the-scott-sisters-have-found-if-they-were-here/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230928T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230928T235900
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Toner Stevenson ‘Eclipse Chasers: astronomical observations in Australia and the Pacific’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nExperiencing a total solar eclipse is a visceral experience\, involving anticipation\, adventure and sometimes disappointment. This talk will focus on the Eclipse Chasers book written by Nick Lomb and Toner Stevenson with contributing authors Duane Hamacher\, Uncle Ghillar Michael Anderson\, Melissa Hulbert\, Geoffrey Wyatt and Kirsten Banks. Published by CSIRO\, the book is about uniquely Australian eclipses\, beginning with First Nations experiences. Results from the very recent eclipse in Western Australia will conclude the talk. Toner is happy to sign copies of her book. \nBiography\nToner Stevenson is an honorary History affiliate at The University of Sydney where she manages the School of Humanities. She has a Doctorate in Social Sciences and her career in museums included Manager of Sydney Observatory. Toner is active in amateur astronomy and she has experienced seven total solar eclipses. \n \nPhoto: Miriam and Frank Chisholm on their way to the 1922 eclipse \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYN \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-toner-stevenson-eclipse-chasers-astronomical-observations-in-australia-and-the-pacific/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231005T113000
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SUMMARY:Secrets of the Australian Bush - a family adventure
DESCRIPTION:Discover the amazing secrets of the plants that live in the Australian bush on this family-friendly tour at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We will travel on our magical Flora bus\, walk through the Rainforest Gully\, visit the Red Centre Garden and finish at the Paperbark Treehouse. \nThis tour is designed for children 4-10 years who must be accompanied by an adult. \nThe tour runs for 1 hour. \nThe tour runs at 10:30am Monday 25th\, Wednesday 27th and Friday 29th September and Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th October. \nBookings essential.  Book HERE \n(Tickets priced from $6.61 to $9.78 per person.)
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-australian-bush-a-family-adventure/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230924T235900
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SUMMARY:Exhibition opening - Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives’ exhibition at the Visitor Centre will be officially opened by Dr Judy West\, former Executive Director of the Gardens\, at 2pm. Several of the artists will talk about their works. \nIn the exhibition\, Australian tapestry artists tell personal\, community\, historical and mythical stories associated with Australian plants. In the materiality\, colour and woven images they reflect our lives\, contemporary issues and the plant world around us now. \nExhibitors include Joy Smith\, Sara Lindsay\, Cresside Collette\, Kay Lawrence\, Diana Wood Conroy\, Dimity Kidston\, Brenda Goggs\, Shunyam Smith\, Kirsty Darlaston\, Suzanne Knight\, Patsy Payne\, Jennifer Sharpe\, Australian Tapestry Workshop\, Valerie Kirk\, and Cheryl Thornton. \nAll are welcome. \n \nExhibition organiser Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk will also be holding Woven Tapestry classes 3-31 October 2023\, on Tuesday afternoons. Find our more at https://natureartlab.com.au/products/weaving-colour-from-plants
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/exhibition-opening-plant-stories-woven-tapestry-narratives/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230921T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230921T235900
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk AM ‘Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \nValerie\, ANBG Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023\, will talk about her adventures and experiences here and overseas and how they influenced her recent work. \nBiography\nEmeritus Professor Valerie Kirk AM\, ANBG Artist-in-residence\, studied art and design at Edinburgh College of Art\, where she discovered woven tapestry. As a graduate she came to Australia and worked in the Victorian (now Australian) Tapestry Workshop and travelled the country to teach in communities and colleges\, work as an artist-in-residence\, exhibit and lead community tapestry projects and textile tours. Between 1990-2017 she was a Senior Lecturer and Head of Textiles at the Australian National University. \nWhile actively maintaining her practice as an artist exhibiting and creating major works\, Valerie has also researched Australian Indigenous and SE Asian textiles and directed significant projects. During 2004-2019 she was commissioned to design and weave six major tapestries to celebrate Nobel/Japan/Kyoto Prizes in Science associated with the Australian National University. \nAwards such as the Australia Council New Work grant\, ACT Creative Arts Fellowship\, Muse Arts Woman of the Year Award and the Canberra Centenary Community Tapestry project mark substantial success and her artwork can be seen in collections nationally and internationally. \nIn 2022 Valerie was awarded Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to tertiary arts education\, and as an artist and curator. \n \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTYJ \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-valerie-kirk-am-plant-stories-woven-tapestry-narratives/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230919T230000Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Stories: Woven Tapestry Narratives exhibition at the Visitor Centre
DESCRIPTION:Australian tapestry artists tell personal\, community\, historical and mythical stories associated with Australian plants. In the materiality\, colour and woven images they reflect our lives\, contemporary issues and the plant world around us now. \nExhibition organiser Emeritus Professor Valerie Kirk will also be holding Woven Tapestry classes 3-31 October 2023\, on Tuesday afternoons. Find our more at https://natureartlab.com.au/products/weaving-colour-from-plants
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-stories-woven-tapestry-narratives-exhibition-at-the-visitor-centre/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230916T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Spring 2023 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Spring Sale is planned for Saturday 16 September from 8.30 -11.00 am in the carpark between the Banksia Centre and the Crosbie Morrison Building. There will be plants for every garden: trees\, lots of lovely shrubs\, great groundcovers and plants suitable for pots. Come early to avoid missing out! \n\n\nA sale of second-hand books relating to Australian native plants will be held concurrently. \n\n\nThe full list of plants\, and their descriptions (PDF\, 402KB) is now available. All proceeds go to support the Gardens. \nFurther information is available HERE.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-spring-2023-native-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230916T074500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230917T091500
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Wake up with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake up with the Birds. \nOver 2 weekends – 16/17 September and 7/8 October \nA wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra’s amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nIn a small group\, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. \nStart time: Walk starts at 7.45 am (Gates open at 7.30 am) \nMeet at the Gardens Visitor Centre. \nThe event includes a one-and-a-half-hour guided walk with an experienced guide. \nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them. \nWear comfortable footwear and warm clothes. \nPlease note that this event is not suitable for children under 8. \nThe tour will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions. \nBookings are essential and can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/CKFQH
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wake-up-with-the-birds/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230914T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230914T235900
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230913T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Francisco Encinas-Viso ‘The diversity of Australian Alpine plant-pollinator communities’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAlpine ecosystems are highly threatened by climate change. We are observing a fast shrinking of these ecosystems around the world with unprecedented changes of their macroclimate and vegetation. Plant-pollinator interactions play an important role in alpine ecosystems\, however we still know very little about alpine plant-pollinator communities in Australia and how they are affected by climate change. \nIn this talk\, Francisco will present results of his research analysing the structure of Australian alpine plant-pollinator communities\, what factors drive their diversity across time and space and what changes they are experiencing due to climate change. He will also provide an overview of the historical anthropogenic factors that have shaped these communities in Kosciuszko National Park. \nBiography\nFrancisco is a research scientist at the Australian National Herbarium (CSIRO). He did his undergraduate studies in Venezuela (his home country) and later did a masters and PhD at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) in ecology and evolution of mutualistic interactions. His main research interests are investigating the ecology and evolution of plant-pollinator interactions and the impacts of climate change in ecological communities. \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked 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/CJTYH \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-francisco-encinas-viso-the-diversity-of-australian-alpine-plant-pollinator-communities/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230907T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230907T040000Z
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SUMMARY:What’ll be the name of those plants?
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating wattle week with a hands-on session in acacia plant classification\, recognition\, identification\, and naming. We shall be using microscopes and other tools as well as online and other resources. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au . Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/whatll-be-the-name-of-those-plants/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230907T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230907T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr Suzette Searle ‘Wattle days are here again’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nBeginning with the first wattle day celebrated 1 September 1910 and the rise in popularity of the day as a fundraiser during the First World War\, Wattle Day went on to become a happy nature day that was celebrated in primary schools for decades. Its popularity declined over time\, however\, until advocates such as Maria Hitchcock\, Ian McNamara (ABC Radio National broadcaster) and the Australian Native Plants Society\, petitioned successfully for the official proclamation of National Wattle Day in 1992. \nSince then a small number of people and organisations have worked to invigorate and grow this national day. They include the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, the Wattle Day Association\, the National Arboretum Canberra\, Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP)\, the ACT government and the National Capital Authority. \nThis talk gives a brief overview of initiatives and activities undertaken this century to establish National Wattle Day as a unifying celebration for all Australians when ‘we share the love we have for this magnificent country and the joy and privilege of being part of it’ (Dawn Waterhouse 2020). \nBiography\nDr Suzette Searle is President of the Wattle Day Association\, an organisation she joined in 2004 after attending a Wattle Day speakers’ program here in this very theatrette organised by the ANBG. Suzette was a scientist with CSIRO Forest Research\, specialising in the genetic variation and utilisation of the larger Australian acacias\, and a researcher with the ANU Centre for the Public Awareness of Science where she focused on scientist’s communication with the general public. \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked 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/CJTLQ \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-suzette-searle-wattle-days-are-here-again/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230904T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230904T010000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Wattles
DESCRIPTION:The Golden Wattle is Australia’s floral emblem; the first plant to emerge after the bombing of Hiroshima was a wattle; wattle seeds were an important food source for Indigenous people from inland Australia. Learn some other interesting facts and hear stories about wattles on a free guided walk.  \nThese one-hour walks are at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every day from the 4th to the 10th September. \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/a-celebration-of-wattles/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230902T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230901T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nOur next weeding work party will be Saturday 2 September 2023. We plan to remove woody weeds and St Johns Wort. \nFriends of Black Mountain are planning to use a booking system for people to register for activities. We would like to try it out\, and invite you to use the booking link below as a way of testing it for us. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT\n	THE MEETING PLACE IS CASWELL DRIVE ENTRY ON THE MOUNTAIN SIDE \nDetails of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 2 September 2023\, 9:00am to 12 noon \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.\nLook for banners. \nBring:  more of your 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 let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CKUUH \nAs you may already know\, at the top of the screen there is an orange box to click on that leads into subsequent screens for booking one or more places\, at no charge.  \nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230831T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230831T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230831T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Adrienne Nicotra\, Phillipa Alvarez\, Lisa Danzey\, Sabina Aitken ‘Living on the Edge: understanding the thermal ecology of plants from threatened ecological communities’
DESCRIPTION:Adrienne\, from ANU\, and her co-speakers will talk about the latest advances in examining how plants from extreme environments (desert and alpine) respond to and tolerate extreme heat and cold. This research seeks to identify ways to predict responses of plants from threatened ecological communities to a warmer and increasingly variable climate. \nAbstract \n	Adrienne will use this session to update the Friends on the latest advances in our Australian Research Council (ARC) \nLinkage project\, of which the Friends are a partner organisation. The project is examining how plants from extreme environments (desert and alpine) respond to and tolerate extreme heat and cold and it seeks to identify ways to predict responses of plants from threatened ecological communities to a warmer and increasingly variable climate. \nBiography  \n	Professor Adrienne Nicotra is a plant evolutionary ecologist with interest in the capacity of plants to respond to environment and environmental change – what we call phenotypic plasticity. Her work focusses on native species from a wide range of environments\, though she is particularly fond of mountain flora.  Adrienne joined ANU as a postdoctoral fellow in 1998 and has been there ever since\, now as a Professor in the Division of Ecology and Evolution in the Research School of Biology. In addition to her research work\, Adrienne teaches\, supervises honours and postgraduate students and is the director of the Australian Mountain Research Facility.  \nPhillipa Alvarez is a PhD Candidate at the University of Technology Sydney \nLisa Danzey is a PhD Candidate at the University of Technology Sydney \nSabina Aitken is an Honour student at the Australian National University \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIR \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIR \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/professor-adrienne-nicotra-phillipa-alvarez-lisa-danzey-sabina-aitken-living-on-the-edge-understanding-the-thermal-ecology-of-plants-from-threatened-ecological-communities/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230824T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230824T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230824T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001149-1692880200-1692883800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Bronwyn Saunders ‘The Story behind the Story\, &  Diprotodon Herd Insights’
DESCRIPTION:The Story behind the Story looks at how the book\, Diprotodon: A megafauna journey\, came about and the manuscript’s own journey through research to publication.  \nThe Diprotodon Herd Insights is about likely diprotodon behaviours\, family herds and mating habits. \nBronwyn is happy to sign copies of her new book. If you would like to pre-order a copy please click on https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/8087/. \nBiography\n	Bronwyn Saunders is a passionate citizen scientist and children’s author who delights in sharing fascinating facts about Australia’s natural history with young readers. As a child in Kalangadoo in South Australia she loved to visit the nearby World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves\, where she first learned about the megafauna featured in the non-fiction picture book to be published by CSIRO Publishing in October 2023. \nBooking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIQ \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIQ \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/bronwyn-saunders-the-story-behind-the-story-diprotodon-herd-insights/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230817T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230817T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230817T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001148-1692275400-1692279000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr David Bush ‘Australian native tree species for bioenergy and carbon capture’
DESCRIPTION:Biomass bioenergy is likely to be an important part of the overall mix of renewable energy sources needed to meet overall and peak demand in future. David\, from CSIRO\, will talk about testing of native species has revealed some promising candidates for these purposes\, including some threatened species. \nAbstract \n	Biomass bioenergy is likely to be an important part of the overall mix of renewable energy sources needed to meet overall and peak demand in future. In addition to biomass from waste streams\, cultivated woody biomass on marginal farmland may provide valuable feedstock. Alternatively\, permanent revegetation of marginal lands can provide valuable carbon sequestration benefits. Testing of native species has revealed some promising candidates for these purposes\, including some threatened species \nBiography  \n	Dr David Bush is Director of the CSIRO Australian Tree Seed Centre and Group Leader of Botanical Collections in the National Research Collections Program. His research interests include conservation\, domestication breeding and utilisation of Australian tree species \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIO \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIO \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/dr-david-bush-australian-native-tree-species-for-bioenergy-and-carbon-capture/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230814T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230814T010000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001147-1692010800-1692540000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:The Art of Living Together
DESCRIPTION:Plants and animals interact with each other in a variety of ways. When these interactions occur both participants may benefit\, one may benefit while the other is not affected or one may benefit while the other is harmed. Join a free guided walk to see some interesting examples of plants that interact with each other and plants that interact with insects\, birds and mammals and decide who gets the better deal from each of these interactions. \nThese one-hour walks are at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every day from the 14th to the 20th August. \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/the-art-of-living-together/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230810T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230810T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230810T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001146-1691670600-1691674200@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Murraya Lane ‘Recent research on Koalas and their habitats in burnt and unburnt landscapes’
DESCRIPTION:Murraya\, from ANU\, will talk about resident and rehabilitated koalas and compare the nutritional composition between mature foliage and epicormic growth in unburnt and burnt landscapes. \nAbstract \n	Murraya spent 1 year tracking both resident koalas (those living in the landscape) and rehabilitated koalas (those rescued after the fires and released) in a burnt and an unburnt landscape to look at the effects of fire and rehabilitation on koala movements and comparing these.  She also collected leaves from these landscapes\, sampling mature trees and trees with epicormic growth (the first growth you see after fire) every 4-6 weeks to see: 1) the nutritional composition of epicormic growth and how it changes over time and 2) compare the nutritional composition between mature foliage and epicormic growth (unburnt vs. burnt landscapes). She will compare the nutritional composition between mature foliage and epicormic growth in unburnt and burnt landscapes. \nBiography  \n	Murraya Lane is a PhD student at the Australian National University in the Research School of Biology in the Marsh lab. Originally from Melbourne\, Murraya completed her bachelor’s degree in science at the University of Melbourne (majoring in zoology)\, and her honours degree at La Trobe University\, which looked at the effects of reintroduced native mammals on the behaviour and abundance of the inland robust scorpion (Urodacus yaschenkoi). Murraya commenced her PhD in 2020 (a great time to leave Melbourne before the pandemic took hold!)\, with the main focus of that being nutritional ecology and the effects of fire. I have spent the last few years observing the effects of fire on koalas and eucalyptus species – their primary food source. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIN \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIN \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/murraya-lane-recent-research-on-koalas-and-their-habitats-in-burnt-and-unburnt-landscapes/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230805T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230804T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001145-1691226000-1691236800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party will be next Saturday 5 August 2023. Even though our wonderful weeders removed more than 1000 weeds this month\, there are still more that we are planning to remove at our next work party. \nDetails of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 5 August 2023\, 9:00am to 12 noon \nMeet:  we’ll meet at the electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton.  Look for banners. \nBring:  more of your 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 helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230803T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230803T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230803T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001144-1691065800-1691069400@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr. Cécile Gueidan ‘Using novel approaches to strengthen the relevance of lichen collections’
DESCRIPTION:Cecile\, from CSIRO\, says the symbiotic nature of lichens brings yet another challenge. She will present ongoing research done at the Australian National Herbarium using novel approaches in order to unlock the potential of its lichen collections.  \nAbstract \n	Natural history collections are incredible resources which\, by preserving well-identified and well-curated specimens\, allow users to access a broad range of data from large numbers of taxa at any time. Both identifying specimens and collecting data can however be challenging\, in particular for small and character-poor groups of organisms. For lichens\, the symbiotic nature of these organisms brings yet another challenge. Here\, Cecile will present ongoing research done at the Australian National Herbarium using novel approaches in order to unlock the potential of its lichen collections.  \nBiography  \n	Dr. Cécile Gueidan (CSIRO\, Australian National Herbarium\,) has been a research scientist at the Australian National Herbarium in Canberra since 2014. Her work focusses on the molecular taxonomy of Australian lichens and the application of novel approaches to unlock the potential of cryptogam collections. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIM \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIM \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-ccile-gueidan-using-novel-approaches-to-strengthen-the-relevance-of-lichen-collections/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230727T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230727T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230727T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001143-1690461000-1690464600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Anna Howe ‘Pepper Trees grow in the Old School Yard’
DESCRIPTION:Anna will look at how pepper trees came to be planted in many school yards across Australia\, and other sites such as country police stations\, many rural gardens of note\, Avenues of Honour\, and the ANU.  What is the future of these old trees and what of the next generation?  \nBiography  \n	Dr Anna Howe’s BA and MA were in urban geography\, and her PhD at Monash was a geographical analysis of systems of aged care in Melbourne which took her into a career in research and policy work in ageing and aged care.  Anna retired about 10 years ago and moved back to Canberra around that time. Anna lived here in 1975 when she worked in the Department of Urban and Regional Development\, and again from 1989-93 when she was head of the Office for the Aged in the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. Anna is finding many avenues for exploration of trees\, parks and gardens through the National Trust\, the Australian Garden History Society and the Arboretum as well as the ANBG Friends. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIK \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIK \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-anna-howe-pepper-trees-grow-in-the-old-school-yard/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230723T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230722T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001142-1690104600-1690113600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Summit Walk
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \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     outside Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens.\nBring    Friends\, water\, and snacks\, if you wish and Gold coins donation.\nWear    sturdy shoes\, hat\, and sun cream …and remember to dress for walk in winter weather if 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 Linda (0437 298 711). It helps so that you can be contacted in case arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather). \nTickets are limited\, please notify us if you are unable to come on 0437 298 711 \nHappy walking\,\nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/summit-walk/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230720T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230720T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001141-1689856200-1689859800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Nina McLean and Nathan Kay ‘Fire Recovery in Namadgi National Park’
DESCRIPTION:Nina and Nathan\, from ACT Government Parks and Conservation\, will talk about the recovery plan and monitoring of two endangered Sphagnum Bogs and Associated Fens so that they are viable and well-represented community in their natural geographic range. \nAbstract \n	Nina McLean is the Monitoring and Evaluation officer with the Office of Nature Conservation (formerly Conservation Research) with the ACT Government. For the last couple of years she has been working on the Sphagnum bogs and fens\, in particular around understanding their condition and the effectiveness of post-fire management actions. Before her time with the ACT Government she completed her PhD and spent several years studying the impacts of climate change on birds. \nBiographies \nDr Nina McLean is the Monitoring and Evaluation officer with the Office of Nature Conservation (formerly Conservation Research) with the ACT Government. For the last couple of years she has been working on the Sphagnum bogs and fens\, in particular around understanding their condition and the effectiveness of post-fire management actions. Before her time with the ACT Government she completed her PhD and spent several years studying the impacts of climate change on birds. \nNathan Kay as Senior Ranger\, Namadgi National Park\, coordinates operational works in Namadgi\, primarily focussing on invasive plants\, vertebrate pests and visitor management. In the wake of the 2020 Orroral fire\, Nathan coordinated the rehabilitation works on the ground informed by the ACT Sphagnum Bog Rehabilitation and Monitoring Plan 2020-31. \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CGTII \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTII \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-nina-mclean-and-nathan-kay-fire-recovery-in-namadgi-national-park/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230717T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230717T010000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001140-1689591600-1690120800@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Plants Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Come and see some examples of the earliest types of plants and trace the development of plants on this free guided walk.  See the kinds of plants that were around at the same time as the dinosaurs and how much they had changed by the time the megafauna arrived. \nThese one-hour walks are at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every day from the 17th to the 23rd July. \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/plants-through-time/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230713T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230713T133000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230713T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
UID:10001139-1689251400-1689255000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Dr Peter Caley ‘Identifying drivers of decline of the bogong moth (Agrotis infusa) – a call out to Caughley’
DESCRIPTION:Dr Peter Caley\, of CSIRO\, will explore which of the numerous putative drivers are consistent with the observations of the decline of the famous Bogong moth. \nAbstract \n	Bogong moth populations are in decline. Following a big decrease in numbers after European colonisation expanded across their breeding range\, a subsequent decline from about 1980 has been followed by a dramatic drought-induced crash from 2017–2019. It appears that something has fundamentally changed in the environment\, such that it no longer supports the abundance of bogong moths that it once did. Caughley’s declining population paradigm provides a systematic\, scientific approach to diagnosing the proximal factor(s) driving the decline\, and hence knowledge for reversing such declines. This talk explores which of the numerous putative drivers are consistent with the observations. \nBiography \n	Dr Peter Caley is a research scientist with CSIRO Data61. He has a background in applying quantitative methods to address contemporary problems in the environmental\, agricultural and health sciences. He has an ongoing research interest in the dynamics of animal populations\, with recent examples including inferring trends in the abundance of waterbird populations\, flying foxes\, and bogong moths.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIH \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIH \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-peter-caley-identifying-drivers-of-decline-of-the-bogong-moth-agrotis-infusa-a-call-out-to-caughley/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z
CREATED:20230707T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain bird observation walk
DESCRIPTION:Come and join a small group of Friends with varying levels of bird identification expertise to observe some of the bird life on Black Mountain. Will we see some of the regular winter migrants such as scarlet robins and golden whistlers that are moving around at present\, along with many of the species that reside in the area year round? \nThe walk will cover part of the north-western section of the reserve. If you are interested in the birds of Black Mountain\, please contact Julie. Please feel free to let your other friends and networks know\, too. \nWhen:     9.00 to 11.00 am Saturday 8 July 2023 \nMeet:      Belconnen Way car park and entry to Black Mountain. \nBring:      Water if you wish.  \nBooking:  As this will be a small group\, places are limited. Please email your name and phone number to Julie Hotchin on hotchinbridge@bigpond.com or call on 0438 516 972.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-bird-observation-walk/
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SUMMARY:Dr Liz Reed ‘Australia’s fossil caves: underground archives of past biodiversity’
DESCRIPTION:Liz\, from the University of Adelaide\, will talk about refining the age and palaeoenvironmental context of key deposits from caves in the Naracoorte area of the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. \nAbstract \n	Hidden beneath the surface in Australia’s caves are fossil deposits that preserve detailed records of past environments and biodiversity. These caves provide ideal environments for the preservation of organic remains\, and often contain exquisitely preserved fossils of Australia’s extinct giant marsupials – the ‘megafauna’. This talk will provide a summary of key finds from various Australian caves\, and introduce megafauna species that once roamed this continent. A detailed case study of the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves will demonstrate how caves yield information about past climate and biodiversity\, shedding light on the past\, present and future. \nBiography  \n	Dr Reed is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide\, and a researcher in palaeontology at the South Australian Museum. She is a vertebrate palaeontologist specialising in Quaternary cave deposits in caves\, notably at Naracoorte and Nullarbor. She is a self-confessed ‘cave addict’ and finds all aspects of caves fascinating\, particularly their palaeontology\, biology and conservation. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIG \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. 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 that you wish to attend; several talks are booked 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/CGTIG \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-liz-reed-australias-fossil-caves-underground-archives-of-past-biodiversity/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230701T090000
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SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party  we are planning to continue to remove more of the sollya weeds along the lower side of  Black Mountain Drive. \nMeet:   at the electricity sub-station\, Frith Road ACTON. Look for banners.\n	We shall walk up from there to the work site\, and provide ferry cars if needed.\nBring:  More of your 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 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.\n	Linda\n	 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230701T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230730T170000
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SUMMARY:MEGAfauna: a walk through time!
DESCRIPTION:Alerting all explorers! We need your help to discover our long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nTravel back in time with us for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature\, science\, art\, culture\, history and fun! Throughout July\, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia! \nThis year there are some new ancient creatures who have come to visit. Following their migratory route to seasonal feeding grounds\, three ancient diprotodons have become lost in the city and have found their way to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. As they try to make their way in the altered landscape\, these visitors from a forgotten time created by visual theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society provoke a reflection on how humans have changed this island and its creatures\, and the importance of the Gardens for plant and animal conservation. \nWatch and interact as these life-sized diprotodons roam the Gardens for the first week of the school holidays from 1 – 7 July. Enjoy both day and night activities inspired by our natural world\, with around 18 megafauna sculptures and plants to discover during this month-long event. \nMegafauna will be roving the Gardens during the day near the Friends Lawn and Pollen Cafe. When not roving the Gardens\, these life-sized Diprotodon creatures will take refuge in a prehistoric installation in the Visitor Centre Gallery until they leave to roam the land again on 6 August.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/megafauna-a-walk-through-time/
LOCATION:ACT
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