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SUMMARY:Emeritus Professor Jim Hone ‘Birds of Namadgi National Park’
DESCRIPTION:Jim\, from University of Canberra\, will describe a surprising aspect of patterns of smaller birds and larger birds observed at 7 sites over 16 years\, along with links of birds and vertebrate pest control in Namadgi to recommend that monitoring of the birds in Namadgi be part of on-going Park management.  \nAbstract \n	The bird community at seven sites in the eastern part of Namadgi National Park was surveyed each year for 16 years. A total of 92 species was recorded. Two species\, the common bronzewing and the starling\, increased over the study and six species declined including the scarlet robin. Five Threatened species were recorded. The theoretically expected pattern of many smaller birds and fewer larger birds was observed\, with a surprising aspect. Links of birds and vertebrate pest control in Namadgi will also be described. Monitoring of the birds in Namadgi is recommended as part of on-going Park management. \nBiography  \n	Emeritus Professor Jim Hone\, is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Canberra. He studies wildlife population dynamics and management\, including conservation. He has published on many Australian birds\, such as helmeted honeyeaters\, malleefowls\, common mynas\, and grassland\, woodland and forest birds\, as well as British birds\, such as barn owls and grey herons. Jim has contributed to bird atlas work in Australia\, NSW and the ACT. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGME \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGME \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/emeritus-professor-jim-hone-birds-of-namadgi-national-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240620T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240620T133000
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SUMMARY:Professor David Lindenmayer AO ‘The Forest Wars – debunking myths around native forest logging’
DESCRIPTION:David\, from Fenner School of Environment & Society\, will base his talk on his new book\, The Forest Wars\, and include a number of anecdotes from his experiences in dealing with Ministers and other officials over the past four decades. \nDavid will be happy to sign copies of this new book after his talk. \nAbstract \n	David Lindenmayer has worked in Australia’s native forests for more than 40 years. This talk is based on his career as a researcher\, field ecologist and forest policy analyst. The talk is based on his new book\, The Forest Wars published by Allen & Unwin. The book explores issues associated with his work on logging effects on forest biodiversity\, relationships between logging and fire\, forestry and carbon emissions\, and the interface between logging\, economics and environmental accounting. The talk will include a number of anecdotes from his experiences in dealing with Ministers and other officials over the past four decades\, including recommendations to bring giraffes to Australia to eat the canopies of trees and thinning forests so they support just one tree per standard houseblock. \nBiography  \n	Professor David Lindenmayer AO is a world-leading expert in forest and woodland ecology\, resource management\, conservation science\, and biodiversity conservation. He has maintained some of the largest\, long-term research programs in Australia\, with some exceeding 40 years in duration. He is among the world’s most productive and most highly-cited scientists\, particularly in forest ecology and conservation biology and has published 1430 scientific articles including 918 peer-reviewed papers in international scientific journals. He has also published 49 books\, including many award-winning textbooks and other seminal books. David Lindenmayer held a prestigious Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship from 2013-2018\, where he worked on biodiversity indices\, metrics and proxies. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (elected 2008)\, a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (elected in 2019)\, Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society (elected 2022)\, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sciences (elected 2023). He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2014. His research has been recognised through numerous awards\, including the Eureka Science Prize (three times)\, Whitley Award (10 times)\, the Serventy Medal for Ornithology\, and the Australian Natural History Medallion. In 2018\, he was awarded the prestigious Whittaker Medal from the Ecological Society of America. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMD \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMD \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/professor-david-lindenmayer-ao-the-forest-wars-debunking-myths-around-native-forest-logging/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240613T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240613T133000
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SUMMARY:Christina Gee ‘Quolls on tour – detecting trait differences between reintroduced and dispersing eastern quoll populations’
DESCRIPTION:Christina\, a Masters student at Fenner School of Environment and Society\, will describe her exploration of how the “quolls on tour” differ behaviourally and morphologically from those who still live in Mulligans Flat\, and how we can use this knowledge to manage the metapopulations of eastern quolls and other species. \nAbstract \n	Australia is in the midst of a biodiversity crisis and has the unfortunate legacy of holding the record for the highest number of mammal extinctions. To address this\, in 2016 the Mulligans Flat–Goorooyarroo Woodland Experiment partnership reintroduced the endangered eastern quoll to Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary – part of its indigenous range in Canberra. \nFree from the pressures of invasive predators\, the eastern quoll population has grown to the point that some individuals have climbed over the Sanctuary fence and into the adjoining Goorooyarroo Sanctuary in search of new pastures. In this talk\, Christina Gee will describe her exploration of how the “quolls on tour” differ behaviourally and morphologically from those who still live in Mulligans Flat\, and how we can use this knowledge to manage the metapopulations of eastern quolls and other species. \nBiography   \nChristina Gee is a Master of Environment (Advanced) student at the ANU Fenner School\, conducting research into eastern quoll behaviour and dispersal. After over a decade working in the tertiary education sector\, Christina is following her life-long love for nature to work in biodiversity conservation. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMC \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMC \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/christina-gee-quolls-on-tour-detecting-trait-differences-between-reintroduced-and-dispersing-eastern-quoll-populations/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240616T150000
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SUMMARY:Botanists of the Trees - Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Botanists have named trees and also had trees named in their honour. Australian\, British\, French and German botanists have made outstanding contributions to Australian science. \nOn these free guided walks\, leaving at 11am and 2pm each day\, see some of the trees and hear stories that encompass adventure\, mystery\, sex and even murder! \nMeet at the Australian National Botanic Gardens at the clock near the bridge to the Cafe. 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/botanists-of-the-trees-themed-walks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240608T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240609T163000
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SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN FLORA SERIES: PROTEACEAE with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of the Australian plant family Proteaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin! \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith \nCost:  $380 \nBook HERE. \nAbout the Course \nDuring this two-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the family Proteaceae with expert botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin.  \nPlants in the family Proteaceae form a major part of the Australian ecosystem. Most of us are familiar with grevilleas and banksias\, but how many of us understand what’s going on with the complicated floral display. \nThe Proteaceae form a family of flowering plants predominantly distributed in the Southern Hemisphere.  Well-known Proteaceae genera include Protea\, Banksia\, Embothrium\, Grevillea\, Hakea and Macadamia. \nWe will examine all aspects of Proteaceae from structure and function to the ecology of the unique Australian members of this family. Learn how to use keys for identification. Individual parts will be drawn and labelled with botanical terms. During the second day of the workshop\, participants will create beautiful drawings inspired by locally available Proteaceae specimens.   \nWe will be looking at a wide range of plant parts including flowers\, buds and leaves.  \nMaterials List  \nA list of required materials will be emailed to you prior to the start of the course\, but please bring along: \n\nSketch book or note book\, fine tip pens\, collier pencils\, watercolour\, pencil\, sharpener and eraser • Transparent plastic ruler with clearly marked measurements  • Reading glasses if you need to use them!\nOur studio will provide for use in this workshop: Dissecting kits with forceps\, scalpel\, dissecting needles; magnifying lenses with lights; microscopes. \n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nA greater understanding of plant structure\nTechniques for dissecting and examining flowers and other plant parts\nSteps involved in observing and documenting botanical specimens\nAn understanding of botanical terminology commonly used for plant identification\nAn appreciation for the beauty and complexity of plants around us\nA series of labelled drawings of plant parts\nInk drawing inspired by parts of a plant\n\nAbout the Tutor \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together.  \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/australian-flora-series-proteaceae-with-dr-tanya-scharaschkin/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240607T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240607T163000
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SUMMARY:AUSTRALIAN FLORA SPECIES: CASUARINACEAE with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of the Australian plant family Casuarinaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin!  \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\, ACT.  \nCost: $190  \nBook HERE \nAbout the Course \nThis one-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the family Casuarinaceae with expert botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin. \nThe Casuarina family are a family of dicotyledonous flowering plants placed in the order Fagales\, consisting of four genera and 91 species[2] of trees and shrubs native to eastern Africa\, Australia\, Southeast Asia\, Malesia\, Papuasia\, and the Pacific Islands. \nWe will examine all aspects of Casuarinaceae from structure and function to the ecology of the unique Australian members of this family. Learn how to use keys for identification. Individual parts will be drawn and labelled with botanical terms. During the second half of the workshop\, participants will create beautiful drawings inspired by locally available Casuarina or Allocasuarina specimens.  \nWe will be looking at a wide range of plant parts including flowering structures\, stems and leaves.  \nMaterials List  \nA list of required materials will be emailed to you prior to the start of the course\, but please bring along: \n\nSketch book or note book\, pencil\, sharpener and eraser • fine tip pens\, colour pencils or watercolours . Transparent plastic ruler with clearly marked measurements  • Reading glasses if you need to use them!\nOur studio will provide for use in this workshop: Dissecting kits with forceps\, scalpel\, dissecting needles; magnifying lenses with lights. \n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nA greater understanding of plant structure\nTechniques for dissecting and examining flowers and other plant parts\nSteps involved in observing and documenting botanical specimens\nAn understanding of botanical terminology commonly used for plant identification\nAn appreciation for the beauty and complexity of plants around us\nA series of labelled drawings of plant parts\nInk drawing inspired by parts of a plant\n\nAbout the Tutor \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together.  \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/australian-flora-species-casuarinaceae-with-dr-tanya-scharaschkin/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240606T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240606T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr Rosemary Purdie ‘Some Persian Gardens of Iran’
DESCRIPTION:In this talk Rosemary\, former Honorary Living Collections Botanist ANBG\, will briefly explore history and features of Persian Garden concept\, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens in Iran. \nAbstract \n	Many FANBG members are probably familiar with the term Persian Gardens\, but what does it mean? In this talk Rosemary will briefly explore their history and defining features\, then walk us through four World Heritage listed gardens to show what they are like and how the Persian Garden concept is reflected in other places in Iran. \nBiography  \n	Dr Rosemary Purdie is the former Honorary Living Collections Botanist at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and an Honorary Associate of the Australian National Herbarium. Since retiring she has travelled extensively in Central Asia and Iran\, soaking up and marvelling at their natural and cultural features and history. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMB   \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMB   \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-rosemary-purdie-some-persian-gardens-of-iran/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240601T120000
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove lots of woody weeds from the southern end of the Powerline road. \nMeet: Electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton.  \n	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 let us know by booking using this booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKV \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 friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nWe look forward to 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240530T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240530T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Graham Fifield ‘Can I get paid to plant trees?’
DESCRIPTION:Graham\, from Greening Australia\, will talk about the emerging opportunities for landholders and examples of how the carbon market can fund native vegetation restoration and conservation projects. \nAbstract \n	What are the emerging opportunities for landholders and examples of how the carbon market can fund native vegetation restoration and conservation projects? \nThe carbon market provides an opportunity to fund large scale revegetation and conservation projects on private land. Greening Australia has been partnering with landholders over the last 3 years to help them access the carbon market; exploring opportunities to accelerate their farm plans\, generate their own carbon credits or secure additional sources of income from planting trees.  This presentation explores the successes and lessons learnt to date and future opportunities across our region. Can I get paid to plant trees? \nBiography  \n	Graham Fifield\n	Land & Restoration Lead ACT & NSW\n	Greening Australia \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMA \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMA \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/graham-fifield-can-i-get-paid-to-plant-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240516T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240516T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Jane Cottee ‘STEP by STEP: 15 years for Forest 20’
DESCRIPTION:Jane\, President of STEP\, will trace the story\, with its ups and downs\, of Forest 20 at the National Arboretum Canberra and outline the strategy for the next 10 years. \nAbstract \n	It is 15 years since the first trees were planted for the Southern Tablelands Regional Botanic Garden\, located at Forest 20\, National Arboretum Canberra. Over this time STEP volunteers have seen several ‘ups and downs’ but have maintained their focus on developing an educational and visitor focussed resource. This talk will trace the story of Forest 20 and outline the strategy for the next 10 years. \nBiography  \n	Jane Cottee has been working with plants throughout her working life\, starting at the age of 17\, selling herb plants in her mother’s craft shop in Queanbeyan.  She was a horticultural educator at Canberra Institute of Technology for 25 years\, before retiring to take on volunteering roles both at STEP (Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park) and the Australian National Botanic Gardens.  Jane is the current President at Step and also a Volunteer Guide at ANBG. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLY \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLY \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/jane-cottee-step-by-step-15-years-for-forest-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240509T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Dr Gemma Hoyle  ‘Can we bank the cloud forests? Conservation and ecology of threatened species endemic to tropical mountaintops in Far North Queensland.’
DESCRIPTION:Gemma\, from the National Seed Bank at ANBG\, will describe synthesising current seed science knowledge\, seed collection\, storage behaviour and germination and will it enable ex situ conservation in Australia’s cloud forest flora? \nAbstract \nFunded by the Ian Potter Foundation\, The Tropical Mountain Plant Science (TroMPS) project is responding to urgent calls for ex situ conservation measures in Queensland’s Wet Tropics. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of northeast Queensland contains tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) in which > 70 endemic\, seed-bearing species are at high risk of extinction. To mitigate this risk\, we synthesised current seed science knowledge from TM plant communities around the world and examined what is known about seed collection\, storage behaviour and germination to enable ex situ conservation of Australia’s cloud forest flora. In addition\, virtually nothing is known about factors that determine the regeneration and distribution of these species. We also investigated the impacts of light quality on germination of six species using natural sunlight and green polyester filters. Light quality\, specifically the ratio of red to far-red light (R:FR; 660:730 nm)\, has been shown to influence seed germination of light-sensitive seeds\, including many small-seeded tropical species. Canopy cover\, leaf litter and cloud immersion all affect the R:FR that plants are exposed to\, potentially permitting fine-scale discrimination of light conditions for seed germination. \nBiography  \n	Dr Gemma Hoyle is a Seed Scientist at the National Seed Bank in the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra. Her research focuses on seed germination\, dormancy and longevity to improve the conservation and management of Australia’s native flora. \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLW \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLW \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-gemma-hoyle-can-we-bank-the-cloud-forests-conservation-and-ecology-of-threatened-species-endemic-to-tropical-mountaintops-in-far-north-queensland/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240506T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Themed Walk - Parliamentary Timber
DESCRIPTION:6 – 12 May\, 11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm – Free \nJoin a free guided walk during ACT Tree Week to learn abut the beautiful Australian timbers featured in Parliament House. \nParliament House and Old Parliament House both feature some beautiful timbers from Australian trees.  \nOn this free guided walk through the Botanic Gardens\, see living examples of these trees and hear some interesting snippets of information about them.  \nMeet at the Gardens at the clock clock near the bridge to the Cafe.  \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/themed-walk-parliamentary-timber/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240505T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:UKRAINIAN EGG DYEING with Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create beautiful dyed eggs using a traditional Ukrainian method with botanical artist and scientist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin from Tasmania!  \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\, ACT \nCost: $80 \nBook HERE \nThis promises to be something completely different for a fun activity on a Monday morning! Join our tutor Tanya to learn the ‘Art of Pysanka’ egg dyeing techniques from Ukraine. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty\, “to write” or “to inscribe\,” as the designs are not painted on\, but written (inscribed) with beeswax. \nOur emphasis will be on learning the techniques to create dyed eggs\, and decorating one egg with traditional Ukrainian folk patterns and designs using a wax-resist method.  This will enable you to then create your own designs inspired by Australian native flowers or leaves in your own time.  \nPrerequisites: No prior experience is required. \nMaterials: All materials will be provided\, and please bring along an apron.  \nAbout the tutor:  \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together. \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/ukrainian-egg-dyeing-with-tanya-scharaschkin/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240503T233000Z
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SUMMARY:MYRTACEAE with Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science of the Australian plant family Myrtaceae in detail with botanist and artist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin! \n\nDates: 4-5 May 2024\nTimes: Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm\nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\nCost: $380\nBook HERE\n\nThis two-day workshop provides botanical science insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of the family Mrytaceae with expert botanist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin. \nThe myrtle family (Myrtaceae) contains about 150 genera and 3\,300 species of trees and shrubs. Its members are widely distributed in the tropics and characteristically feature leathery leaves with oil glands. The family includes Eucalyptus\, Callistemon\, Melaleuca and Myrtle among others.  \nWe will examine all aspects of Myrtaceae from structure and function to the ecology of the unique Australian members of this family. Learn how to use keys for identification. Individual parts will be drawn and labelled with botanical terms. During the second day of the workshop\, participants will create beautiful drawings inspired by Myrtaceae specimens.   \nWe will be looking at a wide range of plant parts including flowers\, buds and leaves.  \nMaterials List  \nA list of required materials will be emailed to you prior to the start of the course\, but please bring along: \n\nSketch book or note book\, pencil\, sharpener and eraser • fine tip pens\, colour pencils or watercolours . Transparent plastic ruler with clearly marked measurements  • Reading glasses if you need to use them!\nOur studio will provide for use in this workshop: Dissecting kits with forceps\, scalpel\, dissecting needles; magnifying lenses with lights; microscopes. \n\nLearning Outcomes \n\nA greater understanding of plant structure\nTechniques for dissecting and examining flowers\nSteps involved in observing and documenting botanical specimens\nAn understanding of botanical terminology commonly used for plant identification\nAn appreciation for the beauty and complexity of plants around us\nA series of labelled drawings of plant parts\nDrawings inspired by parts of a plant\n\n\nAbout the Tutor \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together.  \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/myrtaceae-with-dr-tanya-scharaschkin/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Friends of Black Mountain - weeding work party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove lots of the Poverty Wattle\, Sifton Weed\, Tick Bush and other woody weeds near the Powerline road. \nMeet: Belconnen Way entry to Black Mountain Nature Reserve. 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 let us know by booking at https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKR. 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 email Linda Beveridge at friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240502T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240502T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240502T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Rachael Dawes\, Carma Sweet\, Sam Ning and Jo Wallner ‘Canberra’s trees: the plans\, the problems\, and the progress'
DESCRIPTION:Rachael\, Carma\, Sam and Jo from ACT Government\, will present the background\, objectives and implementation of these documents and the progress made in keeping Canberra’s monikers of the Bush and Garden City Capital.  \nAbstract \n	The ACT presents a unique landscape for tree management issues including: protecting woodland corridors and remnant eucalypts; managing the complex interactions between human habitation and trees as critical green infrastructure and habitat; and growing and maintaining the significant planned urban forest. Across multiple directorates\, the ACT Government has developed a range of documents to guide management of these issues including the Urban Forest Act 2023\, the Urban Forest Strategy 2021 – 2045 and the Loss of Mature Native Trees Action Plan. This talk from a few of the Government representatives presents the background\, objectives and implementation of these documents and the progress made in keeping Canberra’s monikers of the Bush and Garden City Capital. \nBiography  \nRachael\, Carma\, Sam and Jo are all tree lovers with backgrounds in Forestry\, Landscape Architecture\, Environmental Science and Arboriculture who fortunately get to work professionally in the tree field! Rachael\, Carma and Sam lead the Urban Treescapes branch of Transport Canberra and City Services dealing with diverse urban forest issues including managing operations to deliver the renewal of a forest of over 820\,000 public trees and implementing the new Urban Forest Act 2023.  Jo is currently working in the Biodiversity Policy unit of the Environment\, Planning and Sustainable Development directorate focusing on urban ecology issues. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLS \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLS \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/rachael-dawes-carma-sweet-sam-ning-and-jo-wallner-canberras-trees-the-plans-the-problems-and-the-progress/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240425T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240425T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:No talk scheduled
DESCRIPTION:April 25th is ANZAC Day.  No talk is currently scheduled for this date. \nIf one is added\, this page will be updated. \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBIF \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/no-talk-scheduled/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240418T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240418T040000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group: 'Getting to know Proteaceae' workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will be finding out more about fascinating Proteaceae\, with a hands-on session in classification\, recognition and identification of the main genera that occur in the ACT and Southern Tablelands of NSW. We will be using binocular microscopes and a simple key for identification. No prior knowledge of the use of identification keys is necessary. \nThe workshop will be a repeat of the one Rosemary gave in October 2023. \nWhen: 2:00 to 4:30pm Thursday 18 April 2024.\nWhere: Dickson Room\, ANBG\nBooking ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au\n	Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-getting-to-know-proteaceae-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240418T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240418T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Em. Prof. Dave Rowell - ‘A whirlwind tour of Brachychiton: Kurrajongs\, Flame Trees\, Queensland Bottle Trees and their relatives’
DESCRIPTION:In this talk Dave\, from ANU will describe the origins and diversity of Brachychiton group and focus on some of the particularly interesting and iconic species. \nAbstract \n	There are about 40 species of Brachychiton found on the Australian mainland\, and two species found in Papua New Guinea. This genus includes the kurrajongs as well as other iconic species trees such as the Queensland bottle tree\, the Queensland lacebark and the Illawarra flame tree. Brachychiton species freely hybridise in nature\, and many natural hybrids have also been documented. Brachychiton appears to have evolved in northern Australia\, spreading across the country when the climate was more benign than it is today. Species of this genus have evolved a number of characteristics that allow them to survive across Australia’s variable\, and often harsh environments\, including the ability to store water\, being facultatively and dry season deciduous\, and having photosynthetic branches and trunks.  In this talk Dave Rowell will describe the origins and diversity of Brachychiton group and focus on some of the particularly interesting and iconic species. \nBiography  \n	Dave is an Emeritus Professor at the ANU. His research has involved systematics and phylogenetics of a number of Australian native species. Dave has had a long held fascination with the evolution and biology of Brachychitons and their relatives. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBID \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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/em-prof-dave-rowell-a-whirlwind-tour-of-brachychiton-kurrajongs-flame-trees-queensland-bottle-trees-and-their-relatives/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240411T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240411T023000Z
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SUMMARY:Cormac Farrell ‘City living for pollinators’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	Once considered concrete jungles with no place for nature\, cities are emerging as a surprisingly important habitat for a range of pollinators. Join urban beekeeper and environmental scientist Cormac Farrell on a journey covering food\, urban gardens and the return of bees to Parliament House. \nBiography \n	Cormac Farrell\, known as the Parliament House’s voluntary head beekeeper\, is also an Environmental Scientist with a background in the management of native grasslands\, woodlands\, and forest ecosystems\, particularly bushfire sensitive design. I really want to see environmental professionals engage with other disciplines and the broader community\, and make environmental sustainability part of the design process. \nHis specialties include: Ecology\, particularly for forests\, woodlands and native grasslands\, Bushfire Management\, Pollution Prevention\, Community Engagement  (https://au.linkedin.com/in/cormacfarrell) \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBIC \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBIC \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cormac-farrell-city-living-for-pollinators/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240405T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Botanic Art Group 2024 Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the ANBG’s Botanic Art Group will hold its 17th annual exhibition and sale at the Visitor Centre Gallery\, with the theme ‘Bush Fragrance’. \nThe exhibition will feature fragrant Australian native plants\, and those from which a fragrance\, essence or oil is produced. \nMost of the works will be on sale\, with a proportion of the proceeds donated to the Friends of the ANBG to support the Gardens. Several works will be chosen to be donated by the Friends to the Gardens’ permanent collection. As in previous years\, there will also be a work to be won by the lucky winner of a raffle. \nThe paintings and drawings on show employ a variety of media and techniques. All of them strive to combine accurate and clear illustration of the plant with a visually compelling and aesthetically rewarding composition. \nAs well as the framed works\, there will also be some unframed works and a selection of greeting cards by the members of the Group. \n.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/botanic-art-group-2024-annual-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240406T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our March work party removed more than 540 weeds\, of 14 species\, many of which were very tough to remove. \nDetails of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are: \nDate: Saturday\, 6 April 2024\, 8:30 to 11:30am  \nWe plan to remove lots of the Poverty Wattle\, Sifton Weed\, Tick Bush and other woody weeds near the Powerline road. \nMeet: Belconnen Way entry to Black Mountain Nature Reserve.   \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 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKO \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 friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nWe look forward to 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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240404T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240404T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240404T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew Skeoch ‘Deep Listening to Nature’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	How can we engage our hearing to connect more deeply with nature around us? Through vibrant recordings and spectrogram analysis that shows the beauty of birdsong\, Andrew Skeoch will guide us into hearing the languages of nature; developing our auditory awareness\, identifying species by ear\, recognising behaviours and repertoire\, and finding empathy with the voices of other beings. We’ll hear the environment around us in a new way. \nAndrew will be happy to sign copies of his new book. \nBiography  \n	Andrew Skeoch is a naturalist\, sound recordist\, environmental thinker and author of ‘Deep Listening to Nature’. \nOver the last thirty years\, he has documented the sounds of wild environments around the planet\, and through his label ‘Listening Earth’\, published over one hundred immersive soundscape recordings featuring habitats from most continents. \nThis experience has informed his educational work through both public speaking events and writings. He has given presentations to audiences ranging from local community and school groups to university students\, plus radio features\, keynote addresses and a TEDx talk. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBIA \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBIA \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/andrew-skeoch-deep-listening-to-nature/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240328T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240328T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
CREATED:20240328T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010102Z
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SUMMARY:Tom North ‘Seed Banking and National Parks\, an ideal conservation partnership’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	National Parks and reserves are the action we have most commonly taken to conserve species and ecosystems. Under new and changing threats these reserves are not as secure as they once were and further actions are required to ensure the long-term conservation of threatened plant species. Seed banks are an important part of a holistic approach to plant conservation. Since 2012 the National Seed Bank has been working with Commonwealth National Parks to collect key and threatened species across their jurisdictions. This is working particularly well in on Christmas Island\, Norfolk Island and in Kakadu where our mutual aims of building capacity and meeting conservation targets are providing an example of how this approach can deliver. This talk will cover recent examples of where the National Seed Bank has developed best practice protocols for the conservation of threatened plant species across our Commonwealth National Parks. \nBiography  \n	Tom North has been Curator at the National Seed Bank for more than 10 years. Prior to this he worked as the Millennium Seed Bank – Australian Coordinator\, based at Kings Park and Botanic Garden\, the Seed Bank Manager for Murray Seed Bank at Deniliquin and Plant Breeder with Yates Vegetable Seeds at Narromine. He studied Horticulture Science at University of Western Sydney\, Hawkesbury and Plant Taxonomy at University of Edinburgh/RBG Edinburgh. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHW \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHW \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/tom-north-seed-banking-and-national-parks-an-ideal-conservation-partnership/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240321T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240321T133000
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SUMMARY:Toby Golson ‘Collaboration for conservation: Macadamia jansenii at the ANBG’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n	Toby\, of ANBG\, will provide an introduction to the species\, his involvement in ex-situ conservation initiatives\, and an overview of my BGANZ-funded trip to visit the species in the wild in 2022. Following on will be a guided tour to look at the ex-situ conservation planting of M. jansenii in the Rainforest Gully \nBiography   \nToby Golson has been the horticulturalist with responsibility for the rainforest living collection at ANBG since 2000. He also took on responsibility for coordination of the wider Living Collection from 2018-20 during which time the collaborations enabling ANBG’s role in the wider conservation of M. jansenii were nurtured. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHU \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHU \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/toby-golson-collaboration-for-conservation-macadamia-jansenii-at-the-anbg/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240314T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240314T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Sharon Field ‘3000 days ... and counting ...  - a botanical artist's response to Climate Change’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	At the end of 2021 an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report said that we have to keep global temperatures to not more than a 1.5 degree Celsius rise by 2030.  At that time\, 2030 was 3000 days away.  As a botanical artist Sharon Field decided to do a drawing a day for 3000 days – one drawing a day until 2030.   You will be given a unique opportunity to examine first hand an original oversized work – a 15 metre\, hand-painted\, still evolving scroll. What is the message behind this work called “3000 days … and counting …”?” \nBiography   \nSharon Field began her botanical art career on 2009 after careers in the Australian Public Service in Australia\, and Australia’s aid program in the Pacific and Africa. \nHer art has been exhibited in Australia\, London and the United States\, with one of her works travelling for 18 months in a touring exhibition around the USA.  She was awarded the Anne Ophelia Dowden Grant by the American Society of Botanical Artists\, and was Awarded a Diploma of the Society of Botanical Artists (Distinction) and the Award for Excellence (London) by the UK Society of Botanical Artists. \nSharon has held 10 solo exhibitions and has participated in many group exhibitions in Australia and overseas.   \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHT \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHT \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/sharon-field-3000-days-and-counting-a-botanical-artists-response-to-climate-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240310T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240310T120000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Rambles on Black Mountain
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to seeking butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve … Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully sunny day … \nChoose your time \nIn autumn we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Will we see Glasswings\, Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and/or others that are around in Autumn?  We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers\, at least those of long tubular form\, to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies\, and the plants they like\, near the summit of Black Mountain. \nIt will be a generally easy ramble with some steep sections and steps.  \nCopies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein will be for sale. Other booklets will be for sale\, too. \nMeet: Lookout Terrace slightly uphill from Telstra Tower on Black Mountain (see banners). \nBring: Binoculars to see the butterflies more clearly if you wish. Water. Snacks if you wish.  Suggested donation of $5. \nWear: Sturdy walking gear\, including hat and stout shoes. \nBooking is essential: https://www.trybooking.com/COWFY  \nThe number of places is limited\, and only available to people aged 8 years or more.  Booking will also help us to let you know if arrangements need to change (e.g. because of the weather).     \nHappy butterfly watching \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-rambles-on-black-mountain/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240307T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Dr Chris Cargill ‘Extremophiles: bryophyte discoveries in southwest Western Australia and Central Australia’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	Liverworts\, hornworts and their close relatives\, mosses (collectively known as bryophytes) are often thought of as plants of dank\, wet\, cool\, or tropical environments. But bryophytes are masters of survival in the most extreme and harsh conditions. Recent field trips to southwest Western Australia made several discoveries of liverworts growing under salty environments\, on dry sandy soil habitats and as the dominant plants around claypans and saltpans in Central Australia. Come and hear about these fascinating plants but also see images of the breath-taking landscapes of these regions and some of the beautiful flowering plants that grow with them. \nBiography  \n	Dr Chris Cargill graduated from Monash University in 1978 and\, after some years engrossed in liverworts as a research assistant\, went on to complete her PhD at the University of Southern Illinois in 2000. Returning to Australia\, she became curator of the cryptogam collection at the Australian National Herbarium in 2001. She has also continued her research\, concentrating on the taxonomy and systematics of Australian hornworts and liverworts. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHS \nBooking\n	Lunchtime 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 we 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 about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COBHS \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. Many summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-chris-cargill-extremophiles-bryophyte-discoveries-in-southwest-western-australia-and-central-australia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240302T113000
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Autumn 2024 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:As usual the Sale will be held in the Banksia Centre Car Park but will start slightly later at 9.00am finishing at 11:30 unless sold out earlier.  With around 1400 plants\, over a hundred species and cultivars\, there’s a plant for every spot in the garden or on a balcony. The selection includes some uncommon plants like Homoranthus biflorus with its interesting tiered shape\, and lots of other more familiar plants. \nAs well as grasses\, there are groundcovers such as Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’ with furry creamy-yellow flowers over many months and old favourites like Correa ‘Dusky Bells’. And of course perennial herbs such as the cheery little Brachyscomes with white or bluish-purple flowers. \nThere are many medium to tall shrubs to choose – like Callistemon viminalis ‘Wild River’ with stunning red brushes\, Leptospermum ‘Copper Crest’ with bronze-green aromatic foliage which is great for screening or the graceful weeping Acacia cognata. \nThose looking for local plants won’t be disappointed with lots to tempt them. For instance\, Olearia phlogopappa (Alpine Daisy Bush)\, the lovely magenta flowering Pelargonium rodneyanum\, Wahlenbergia gloriosa (ACT Floral Emblem) and cream or yellow flowered Xerochrysum bracteatum (see photo). \nThe full list of plants\, and their descriptions\, is available HERE. \nPlants are only $6 a pot and are propagated by the Growing Friends from cuttings or seeds sourced within the ANBG with the support of ANBG staff. All proceeds from the sale go to the Friends to support the Gardens. Sales are by card only. \nProspective buyers are encouraged to socially distance and bring their own carry bags and boxes. \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-autumn-2024-native-plant-sale/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240302T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T015938
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:For our next Weeding Work Party we plan to remove lots of the Sollya and other woody weeds near the Forest Loop Car Park. \nMeet: Forest Loop Car Park\, about 2/3 the way up Black Mountain Drive.  \n	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 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link:   https://www.trybooking.com/CMRKM \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 Linda Beveridge by email friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com  . \nWe look forward to 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/
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