BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Canberra BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rsz_Bogong%20Moth%20Peter%20Caley%2020230210%20360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z CREATED:20230707T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z UID:10001138-1688806800-1688814000@friendsanbg.org.au 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Whistler_Golden%202%20%28Lindsay%20Hansch%29%20360x371.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230706T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230706T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z CREATED:20230706T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z UID:10001137-1688646600-1688650200@friendsanbg.org.au 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rsz_Liz%20Reed%20caving%20360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230701T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230701T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010100Z CREATED:20230630T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010100Z UID:10001136-1688202000-1688212800@friendsanbg.org.au 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230701T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230630T223000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001135-1688200200-1690736400@friendsanbg.org.au 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Megafauna%20Dead%20Puppet%20Society%20-%20Diprotodon%20640x480.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230629T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230629T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230629T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001134-1688041800-1688045400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Suzi Bond ‘An amazing array of butterflies’ DESCRIPTION:Suzi\, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics\, will explain why the ACT’s park reserves and the gardens are so important for our common species of butterfly\, as well as some of our lesser-known gems. She will then outline the threats facing butterflies and recommended conservation measures\, including why citizen scientists have such a critical role to play. \nAbstract \n In this talk Suzi will start with some general butterfly basics before highlighting Canberra’s common species (as well as some of our lesser-known gems)\, which ecosystems are important for our specialist butterflies and will share the stories of some of our local species. We have more than 90 species of butterfly recorded in the ACT\, with more than 40 of these recorded from the gardens\, and Suzi will explain why the ACT’s park reserves and the gardens are so important for our butterfly populations. She will then outline the threats facing butterflies and recommended conservation measures\, including why citizen scientists have such a critical role to play. \nBiography  \n Dr Suzi Bond is an ecologist working at the Australian Bureau of Statistics\, where she is a specialist in biodiversity accounting. She is an honorary member of the Australian National Insect Collection (CSIRO)\, an honorary senior lecturer at the ANU’s Fenner School of Environment and Society and a butterfly moderator for Canberra Nature Map and Butterflies Australia. Suzi leads an ongoing butterfly monitoring project in collaboration with citizen scientists\, published the first field guide to the butterflies of the ACT and is a co-author on the first book on the moths of the ACT.      \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTID \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/CGTID \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-suzi-bond-an-amazing-array-of-butterflies/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rsz_Butterfly_32849520038_360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230627T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001133-1687863600-1687867200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Talk by Dr Dianne Firth 'Black Mountain as Inspiration' DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear Dianne Firth OAM talk about her involvement with Black Mountain being an enduring source of inspiration for her. She will reflect on Black Mountain in the context of the Federal Capital site\, its role in the Griffin’s design for the Federal City\, T. C.G. Weston’s revegetation process\, the NCDC expansion of suburbs into the foothills of Black Mountain\, Black Mountain and its tower\, and conclude with how Black Mountain offers inspiration for contemporary artists. \nDr Dianne Firth OAM is currently Adjunct Professor in the Centre for Creative and Cultural Research at the University of Canberra\, Deputy Chair of the Historic Places Advisory Committee for the Cultural Facilities Corporation\, and President of Ozquilt Network\, the arts organisation for Australasian Art Quilters. \nWhen:     Tuesday 27 June\, 1100 am – 12.00 noon.  (talk and time for questions) \nWhere:    Theatrette\, Australian National Botanic Gardens  \nBooking:  Please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com\, or phone Linda (0437 298 711) or Julie (6251 6972).   \nLinda Beveridge\n Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/talk-by-dr-dianne-firth-black-mountain-as-inspiration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Yarralumla%20Bay%2013%20and%20Black%20Mountain%20by%20James%20Humphries%2020141114.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230622T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230622T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230622T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001132-1687437000-1687440600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Associate Professor Caitlin Byrt ‘Botanically inspired systems for sustainable resource management’ DESCRIPTION:Caitlin\, from Australian National University\, will talk about how plants inspire improvement in sustainable management of food energy and water resources. Harvesting resources from industrial and urban wastewater and developing resource-use-efficient crops are key steps towards transitioning to a circular green economy and building a sustainable future.  \nAbstract\n We depend on the contributions plants make to global biogeochemical cycles and on their provision of food\, feed\, fibre\, fuel and habitats. During growth and development\, and through the relationships plants have with microbes\, plants influence global cycling of carbon\, energy\, nutrients and water. Plants have the potential to capture half of the solar energy that reaches land surfaces\, fix one third of global emissions of carbon dioxide and transpire around 45\,000 Km3 of clean water per annum.  \nPlant contributions to global cycles depend on their capacity to separate different ions and molecules from soil solutions and from the atmosphere. Knowledge of how plants achieve these separation functions can inform strategies for sustainable resource management. Plants employ specialised molecular membrane separation mechanisms to adapt to challenging soil solution compositions and distinguish between resources and waste. The molecular mechanisms plants use to manage their own resources and wastes are providing inspiration for crop improvement and for the development of industrial technologies and new systems for supporting sustainable management of food\, energy and water resources. Harvesting resources from industrial and urban wastewater and developing resource-use-efficient crops are key steps towards transitioning to a circular green economy and building a sustainable future.  \nBiography \n Associate Professor Caitlin Byrt\, from Australian National University\, studies how plants achieve energy efficient precision membrane separation to sustain essential biological processes in challenging environments. Her research is supported by an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship. Byrt serves as a Deputy Director (Research) for the ARC Future Crops Centre and as Co-Director of a start-up company\, Membrane Transporter Engineers Pty Ltd. Byrt’s research team investigates plant molecular membrane separation mechanisms and apply the knowledge gained to the challenge of developing precision separation technologies for harvesting metals\, mineral and nutrient resources from liquid wastes and to improving crop productivity in challenging environments. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIC \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/CGTIC \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/associate-professor-caitlin-byrt-botanically-inspired-systems-for-sustainable-resource-management/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rsz_Water%20and%20separation%20collage%20C%20Byrt%20230120%20360wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230615T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230615T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230615T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001131-1686832200-1686835800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Doug Laing ‘Australia and Chile – A shared heritage’ DESCRIPTION:In this talk Doug will recollect this journey\, discussing some of these affinities and concluding that we are much closer than we might think to our far-flung neighbour on the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean. \nAbstract \n Beyond our immediate Asia-Pacific region\, there can be few places that share as many botanical affinities with Australia as does Chile. There are also some surprising and unusual faunal associations between our two countries. In 2019 Doug visited Chile in the company of biologist and author Tim Low and scientist Carol Booth. In this talk Doug will recollect this journey\, discussing some of these affinities and concluding that we are much closer than we might think to our far-flung neighbour on the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean. \nBiography \n Doug Laing is a retired diplomat\, an occasional Guide and an educator at the ANBG – and an incurable birdwatcher. He has long been fascinated by ecology and biogeography and the ways species got to be where they are now\, and where their ancient journeys began. He has presented several Thursday Talks over recent years on a diverse range of subjects\, often based on travels within Australia and overseas.   \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CGTIB \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/CGTIB \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/doug-laing-australia-and-chile-a-shared-heritage/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rsz_Aust%20and%20Chile%20Doug%20Laing%20360wide.JPG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230612T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230618T140000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230612T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001130-1686567600-1687096800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:The Story of the Australian Botanic National Gardens DESCRIPTION:How did these gardens start? Where were the first trees planted and who planted them? Who were some of the people to shape the Gardens and what was their contribution? What is next in the Gardens development? Join a free guided walk to visit significant historical developments in the Gardens while enjoying the plants. \nWalks will start at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every day between 12 – 18 June. Each walk will last approximately one hour. \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-story-of-the-australian-botanic-national-gardens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230608T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230608T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230608T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001129-1686227400-1686231000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt ‘Fern stories: the search for the 'magical fern seed' - and how fern knowledge grew' DESCRIPTION:“Only people of discernment and good taste could appreciate the flowerless charms of ferns “. Such was the thinking that underpinned the fern mania of the mid-1800’s when ferns became fashionable.  Volunteer ANBG guides Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt will share their fern discovery journey and hope we look at ferns with fresh eyes and discernment. \nAbstract \n Ferns have played a prominent place in history\, as in creating massive climate change\, causing the death of Wills\, (of Burke and Wills fame) and nearly causing the demise of PNG Sepik river villages. \nBut how much do you know about ferns? Why did people once believe that ferns sprung up by ‘magic’.  Where was this ‘invisible seed’?  Why are ferns only ever found in moist places? What do we know now? \nVolunteer ANBG guides Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt will share their fern discovery journey with the hope that you too will look at ferns with fresh eyes\, and become people of discernment! \nBiography\n Marilyn Faunt\n Since her retirement from a career in Education\, teaching art and photography Marilyn has been a Volunteer Guide at the ANBG for 6 years (2016 intake). She has been involved in a number of (professional development) projects exploring different guiding approaches to garden Walks and Flora Explorer bus tours. In collaboration with some of her colleagues she developed a special holiday Flora Explorer tour\, ‘Secrets of the Australian Bush’ for families with young children. Marylyn designed a pamphlet with images of what would be seen on the tour\, for the children to check off en-route. Her most recent project\, with Alison\, has been the study\, preparation and presentation of their research on the ferns in the ANBG’s living collection. \nAlison Turner \n With a background as a veterinarian and medical pharmacologist\, Alison spent most of her career in the APS\, with her last two F/T roles as CEO of the APVMA and National Blood Authority. Qualifying as an ANBG guide in 2016\, she has led various projects\, including the development of the Guides Professional Development (PD) program\, an assessment of guides’ current and potential future public engagement offerings and the development of the Family bus tour “Secrets of the Australian bush”.  Learning about Ferns\, and preparing material for guides\, was Alison’s and Marilyn’s self-selected 2021 PD challenge. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHZ \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/CGTHZ \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/alison-turner-and-marilyn-faunt-fern-stories-the-search-for-the-magical-fern-seed-and-how-fern-knowledge-grew/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rsz_dicksonia-antarctica-spora%20anbg%20360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230603T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230602T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001128-1685782800-1685793600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nThank you to our wonderful weeding work party last month who removed more than 960 weeds\, particularly Billardiera heterophylla and Acacia baileyana as well as 4 other species of weeds during the work party. \nOur next weeding work party is planning to continue to remove these weeds along the lower side of Black Mountain Drive \nPlease note that the meeting point is the lower gate\, at the end of the bottom row of the Southern car park\, of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. We shall walk up from there towards the water tank and provide ferry cars if needed. \nDetails of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 3 June 2023\, 9:00am to 12 noon  \n Meet:  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 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. \nLinda Beveridge \nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230601T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230601T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230601T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001127-1685622600-1685626200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Jo Harding ‘High Country Bush Blitz’ DESCRIPTION:New species of spiders\, from huntsman to jumping spiders are just some of the amazing finds from the Australian Alps Bush Blitz. Jo\, from Bush Blitz will share the discoveries from their highest Blitz ever along with stunning photos and video podcast hosted by Bry the Fly Guy. \nBiography \n Jo Harding is the Manager of Bush Blitz and has been running the program since 2010 \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHW \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/CGTHW \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/jo-harding-high-country-bush-blitz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230525T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230525T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230525T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001126-1685017800-1685021400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Dr Ben Walcott ‘Gardens and biodiversity’ DESCRIPTION:Ben will talk about how gardens are important for biodiversity. Native plant gardens are particularly important for hosting rare and endangered plants as well as insect and birdlife. \nBiography \n The Walcotts moved from the USA to Canberra in 2003 and soon became Friends of the ANBG. They have developed their own large native garden in Red Hill\, drawing on garden experiences both locally and overseas. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHV \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/CGTHV \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-ben-walcott-gardens-and-biodiversity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230518T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230518T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230518T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001125-1684413000-1684416600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Tom Masaglio ‘’Say cheese-tree!' Exploring Australia's vascular plant photographic record’ DESCRIPTION:Tom\, from University of New South Wales\, will talk about a complex mix of factors resulting in almost 18% of Australia’s native vascular plant species being without easily accessible photographs; SE Australia is well covered\, but NT\, QLD\, and WA have thousands of unphotographed plants. \nAbstract \n In the world of biodiversity data\, physical specimens remain the gold standard\, allowing for microscopic examination and DNA extraction among many benefits. However\, there is an increasing recognition of the value of photographs for documenting difficult-to-collect taxa\, such as tall trees or spiny plants. Photographs also offer a wealth of information that is absent or lost from physical specimens\, such as flower colour or growth habit\, and are valuable tools for identification keys\, field guides\, conservation and research. \nBased on a comprehensive survey of 33 major online photographic databases\, almost 18% of Australia’s approximately 21\,000 native vascular plant species do not have an easily accessible field photograph. Southeastern Australia is relatively well-documented\, whilst Western Australia\, the Northern Territory and Queensland have thousands of unphotographed plants. A complex mix of factors relating to taxonomy\, geography and morphology drive these patterns. \nBiography \n Thomas Mesaglio is a PhD candidate at UNSW Sydney working on our understanding of Australian plants and how to improve this knowledge. He is a curator and forum moderator on the global biodiversity citizen science platform iNaturalist. Although much of his research involves analyses of citizen science data\, Thomas has published research across a wide range of disciplines\, including marine forensics\, bushfire recovery and invertebrate ecology. As part of the Environment Recovery Project team\, Thomas received the Department of Industry\, Science and Resources’ 2022 Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHU \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/CGTHU \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/tom-masaglio-say-cheese-tree-exploring-australias-vascular-plant-photographic-record/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230511T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230511T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230511T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001124-1683808200-1683811800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Bronwyn Collins ‘Training the future: 30 years of the Volunteer Botanical Training Program’ DESCRIPTION:Bronwyn\, from Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research\, will look at the history of the program\, outcomes for participants and some of the more recent challenges in running a successful program. \nAbstract\n Beginning with the first small group of students hosted by the then Australian National Botanic Gardens Herbarium in 1993 the Volunteer Botanical Training Program has trained and mentored over 300 students. For 3 decades participants have received training in collections curation and provided assistance to both curatorial and research staff at the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. \nBiography \n Bronwyn Collins began her career in herbaria as a trainee in 1998 at the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. She has undertaken a number of different roles as part of the Australian National Herbarium curatorial team. Among her current responsibilities she is the Coordinator of the Volunteer Botanical Training Program. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHT \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/CGTHT \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-collins-training-the-future-30-years-of-the-volunteer-botanical-training-program/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230507T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230507T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001123-1683468000-1683471600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230507T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230507T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001122-1683457200-1683460800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230506T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230506T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001121-1683381600-1683385200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230506T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230506T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001120-1683370800-1683374400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230506T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230505T230000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001119-1683363600-1683374400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party DESCRIPTION:Details of the next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 6 May 2023\, 9:00am to 12 noon  \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 10:30am \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 URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/weeding-work-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230505T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230505T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230505T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001118-1683295200-1683298800@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230505T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230505T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001117-1683284400-1683288000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230504T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001116-1683208800-1683212400@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230504T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230504T133000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230504T023000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001115-1683203400-1683207000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Peter Byron and Joe McAuliffe ‘Enlightened Conservatory Design and Plants’ DESCRIPTION:Peter and Joe will talk about the design and construction of the conservatory building and plants. Peter will focus on the building being for botany and visitors. Joe will talk about thematic content and plans for displays as well as plant selection and succession\, cultivation and conservatory horticulture. \nBiography\n Peter Byron has been the General Manager at the ANBG since 2010 and responsible for the operations of the Gardens in areas such as management of the living collection\, major projects\, visitor services and corporate services. Peter project managed the development of the ANBG Masterplan that was launched in 2015 and is providing the strategic direction for future developments.  Peter has over 20 years’ experience in park and venue management and has worked at Commonwealth\, State and Local Government levels. \nFor many years Joe McAuliffe has been a horticulturalist at the ANBG and has contributed to books and articles about ferns and seeds in ex situ collections and reintroduction. Joe is currently the nursery manager responsible for creating the Conservatory plant displays\, identifying display thematic content and plans\, plant selection and succession\, cultivation and conservatory horticulture. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHS \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/CGTHS \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/peter-byron-and-joe-mcauliffe-enlightened-conservatory-design-and-plants/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsanbg.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/rsz_Ian%20Potter%20Conservatory%20artist%20impression%20dcceew%2020230219%20360wide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230504T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230504T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001114-1683198000-1683201600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230503T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230503T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001113-1683122400-1683126000@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230503T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230503T010000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001112-1683111600-1683115200@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230502T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20230502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T010059Z CREATED:20230502T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010059Z UID:10001111-1683036000-1683039600@friendsanbg.org.au SUMMARY:Wonderful Australian Trees DESCRIPTION: \n\nCelebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. \nSee a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts\, Casuarinas\, Bunya pines and many others. \nLearn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world.   \nWalks (one hour in length) will take place at 11am and 2pm each day from Monday 1st May to Sunday 7th May.  \nMeet at the clock near the bridge. \nNo 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/wonderful-australian-trees/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR