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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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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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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240425T133000
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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
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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
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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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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:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240405T220000Z
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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
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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:20260513T043726
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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
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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:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240314T013000Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
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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:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240307T013000Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240301T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010101Z
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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:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240301T213000Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240229T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240229T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240229T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010101Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Professor Sue O’Connor ‘Art in the Bark: The Indigenous carved boab trees of northwest Australia’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	The Australian boab (Adansonia gregorii) is an iconic tree which is related to the baobabs of Africa and Madagascar.  Found only in a restricted area of northwest Australia\, boab trees are instantly recognisable by their massive bottle-shaped trunks. Boabs are an important economic species for Indigenous Australians with the pith\, seeds and young roots all eaten\, and the bast of the roots used to make string. Less well known is that many of these trees are culturally significant and some were carved with images and symbols. This paper will look at the history of research on carved boab trees in northwest Australia and the results of recent fieldwork in pursuit of these rare trees \nBiography  \n	Sue is a Distinguished Professor in the College of Asia Pacific at the Australian National University. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities and a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London. Sue’s research focuses on migration and colonization in the Indo-Pacific region. She is particularly interested in the cultural flexibility of modern humans and has contributed to our understanding of the colonisation of Island Southeast Asia and Australia. She has undertaken numerous research projects in Indonesia\, Timor-Leste and in northern Australia in Arnhem Land and the Kimberley. Sue has a current ARC Special Research Initiative project Archives in Bark researching carved and inscribed boab trees in northwest Australia.  Sue has published more than 100 articles and five books including 30\,000 Years of Aboriginal Occupation\, Kimberley\, Northwest Australia (1999)\, East of Wallace’s Line: Studies of Past and Present Maritime Cultures of the Indo-Pacific Region (2000) and The Archaeology of the Aru Islands\, Eastern Indonesia (2005) and New Directions in Archaeological Science (2009).            \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COAWQ \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/COAWQ \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. \n  
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/distinguished-professor-sue-oconnor-art-in-the-bark-the-indigenous-carved-boab-trees-of-northwest-australia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240222T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240222T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010101Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Linda Broome ‘Emergency feeding of Mountain Pygmy-possums after the Black Summer fires’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	On January 4\, 2020 the catastrophic Dunn’s Road fire exploded into a severe fire storm centred on the habitat of the critically endangered mountain pygmy-possum in northern Kosciuszko National Park\, near Cabramurra. One third of the habitat of the possum in NSW was severely burnt\, with all vegetation cover removed. While it was hoped the possums had survived the fire deep within the shelter of their rocky homes\, we suspected they would be short on food and water due to the prolonged drought drying up local boulder streams and the record low numbers of a major food source\, the bogong moth\, migrating from their lowland breeding grounds. In this talk I outline the rapid response measures the Department of Planning and Environment Saving Our Species Team\, NPWS\, Zoos Victoria\, colleagues\, friends\, volunteers and local school children took to sustain the possums in the after math of the fire for the next two years\, the results of our efforts and the current status of the possum under the continuing threat of global heating. \nBiography  \n	Linda is a Senior Threatened Species Officer with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment\, Biodiversity Conservation Section. She has been conducting research and monitoring populations of mountain pygmy-possums and bogong moths in Kosciuszko National Park for 37 years\, since January 1986. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COAWN \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/COAWN \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-linda-broome-emergency-feeding-of-mountain-pygmy-possums-after-the-black-summer-fires/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240215T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240215T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010101Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Peter Caley ‘On estimating waterbird abundance and trend across eastern Australia’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	Monitoring waterbird populations in Australia is challenging for reasons of counting logistics\, and because population aggregation and dispersion can shift rapidly in response to large spatio-temporal variations in resource availability. In this talk I will present a modelling approach that attempts to address some of these challenges on the way to making sound inference on population trends. For many species\, the year-to-year variation in the estimated proportion of the population on surveyed wetlands is very high. The results have implications for making inferences on population trends from these data\, with the ability to model the year-to-year sampling variation a key requirement before the rate of population increase can be estimated with any precision. This study illustrates how to progress this approach\, and infers that under average rainfall conditions\, the general trend is for estimated superpopulation rates of increase to be negative\, though for only a few species is this occurring with strong belief. \nBiography \n	Peter is a research scientist with CSIRO Data61. He has a strong research record of 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/COAWJ \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/COAWJ \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-peter-caley-on-estimating-waterbird-abundance-and-trend-across-eastern-australia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240208T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240208T013000Z
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SUMMARY:Bradley Desmond ‘The Rare Bloom Project: A partnership approach to conserving Australian wildflowers’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract \n	With over 1\,300 Australian species nationally listed as threatened\, the Australian Seed Bank Partnership are taking action to safeguard our native flora. In 2021\, the Partnership embarked on a three-year collaboration with WWF-Australia and Botanica by Air Wick to deliver The Rare Bloom Project. This project supports a national program of conservation actions including proactive seed collecting\, germination trials\, rapid flora assessments\, propagation\, reintroductions\, and long-term seed banking of some of Australia’s rarest wildflowers. The collaboration aims to improve conservation outcomes for 120 of Australia’s native wildflowers from fire affected and high-conservation-value areas\, securing plants from the Australian Capital Territory\, New South Wales\, the Northern Territory\, South Australia\, Victoria\, Tasmania and Western Australia. Join us for a presentation by Mr Brad Desmond\, the Partnership’s Assistant Coordinator\, who will discuss the ongoing need for ex situ plant conservation in Australia\, and the country-wide accomplishments of the Rare Bloom Project.  \nBiography  \n	Brad is the Assistant Coordinator of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership – Australia’s only national alliance of conservation seed banks. Hosted by the Australian National Botanic Gardens on Ngunnawal country\, Bradley facilitates collaborative seed banking\, research and knowledge sharing initiatives on behalf of the Partnership. An environmental scientist with 10 years’ experience in NGO\, industry and public service sectors\, Bradley provides support to the Council of Heads of Australian Botanic Gardens (CHABG) to deliver better outcomes for native plant conservation. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COAWG \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/COAWG \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/bradley-desmond-the-rare-bloom-project-a-partnership-approach-to-conserving-australian-wildflowers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240203T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240203T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240202T213000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010101Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove woody weeds that have been thriving along the Powerline road in Black Mountain Nature Reserve. \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/CMRKK \nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to 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:20240201T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240201T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010101Z
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SUMMARY:Sally Barnes ‘I am a sucker for getting people out into nature’
DESCRIPTION:Sally’s career has centred on managed public places for public value from national parks in NSW\, Northern Territory and Jervis Bay\, to the Australian National Botanic Gardens and now as Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority.  Sally is leaving her current role at the end of February 2024 so this talk will provide a nice space (with friends) to reflect on her passion. \nBiography   \nSally started in the National Capital Authority Chief Executive role on Monday 12 February 2018. \nSally has spent most of her career in place making activities – connecting people to places and making places as healthy and sustainable as possible.  Sally was the Chief Executive of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and Australia’s Director of National Parks – which includes the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nSally is a member of the National Capital Authority Board as well as the Chief Executive. Since joining the National Capital Authority\, Sally and the team have focussed on activation of public places. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/COAWE \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/COAWE \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/sally-barnes-i-am-a-sucker-for-getting-people-out-into-nature/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20240124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
CREATED:20240117T233000Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Guide Intake Information Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The ANBG is now recruiting for Volunteer Guides to start in 2024.  No botanic background is required.  We offer training\, mentorship and professional development opportunities.  Information sessions will be held online on Thursday 18th January at 10:30am and in person on Wednesday 24th January at 5pm in the ANBG Theatrette.  You can find further information here.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/volunteer-guide-intake-information-sessions/
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:For our January Weeding Work Party we plan to remove WA Bluebell and various woody weeds. \nMeet: Electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton.   \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/CMRKI\nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231202T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231202T113000
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:The next weeding work party plans to remove WA Bluebell and various woody weeds.  \nMeet at the Electricity Sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton.  \nBring your friends if you wish as all are welcome.  \nWear hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes.  Please book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CLSKW \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/CLSKW \nAs you may already know\, at the top of the screen there is an orange box to click on that leads into subsequent screens for booking one or more places\, at no charge.  \nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact me by email or phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231130T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231130T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr Roger Farrow ‘Evolution of pollinations traits in flowering plants’
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nRoger\, an unretired entomologist following a career in CSIRO Entomology\, will show more mysteries of flower design and function to achieve cross pollination by insect vectors.  \nBiography\nDr Roger Farrow is an unretired entomologist following a career in CSIRO Entomology. Since retirement he has pursued his interest in insect natural history\, publishing an ecological and behavioural guide to the insects of south eastern Australia (CSIRO 2018) and is currently studying insect pollination. This links to his other interest\, namely native plants and their ecology. This has developed through his membership of the Australian Native Plant Society and the opportunity to participate in field trips to identify plants in a range of different habitats. \nBooking\nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development\, and thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from the 27th October until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTZE \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-roger-farrow-evolution-of-pollinations-traits-in-flowering-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231128T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231128T235900
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Recognition Ceremony 2024
DESCRIPTION:The ANBG 2024 Volunteer Recognition Ceremony will take place at 10am on Tuesday 28 November 2023 on the Crosbie Morrison Lawn. Click on this Eventbrite link to RSVP by Monday 20 November.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/volunteer-recognition-ceremony-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231123T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20231123T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T043726
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SUMMARY:Dr Ralph Ogden\, ‘Lessons learned for solving the ACT’s water quality problems’
DESCRIPTION:The Healthy Waterways program has been running since 2014 with an aim to improve water quality in the ACT’s waterways. It is best known for building ponds\, wetlands\, raingardens and other ‘nature-based’ and ‘water sensitive’ infrastructure that treats polluted stormwater in suburbs. However\, the program has also funded a lot of research into water quality problems and solutions\, and has recently expanded into the rural waterways. So what has been learnt and what are the prospects for making material changes to waterways in the ACT? This seminar will outline lessons learned and provide pointers to how the ACT Government hopes to tackle problems like blue-green algal blooms in lakes and ponds and sand slugs in rural rivers.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTZD \nBiography   \nDr Ralph Ogden has been the ACT Healthy Waterways program manager in the ACT Government for the past four and a half years. Previously he worked as Director of Knowledge and Communications at the Australian Water Partnership\, was the Senior Scientist at the National Water Commission\, held several Executive Manager positions in the eWater Cooperative Research Centre\, and served as Director of Knowledge Exchange in the Cooperative Research Centre for Freshwater Ecology. Ralph has a research background\, having studied the ecology of billabongs on the Murray River and tributaries for his PhD at the Australian National University\, and then river-floodplain ecology and catchment science in research roles at the University of Canberra and CSIRO Land & Water. \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 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 Friday the 20th October until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CJTZD
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-ralph-ogden-lessons-learned-for-solving-the-acts-water-quality-problems/
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