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SUMMARY:Illuminate ’25 – annual Photo Group exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate ’25 will be the 12th annual exhibition by the Friends Photographic Group. \nThe exhibition features captivating photographs taken within the Gardens\, and of Australian fauna and flora in their natural environment. The works include plant portraits\, close-up shots of flowers\, birds and insects\, intimate landscapes within the Gardens\, and fauna from the Canberra region. \n‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light\, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The exhibition invites us to discover\, appreciate and value Australia’s unique flora and fauna. The Group aims to share their passion for discovering\, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras. \nThis year the special prize categories for entries will be ‘Australian Native Plants and Fungi’\, and ‘Fauna – of the ANBG’. \nAll photographs on show are for sale – and they make great Christmas presents! Additional copies of some works can be ordered\, and other items for sale include unframed prints\, greeting cards\, and specialty calendars by individual members. The exhibition is in the Visitor Centre Gallery\, open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Entry is free. \nThe exhibition will open with a special preview for Friends and ANBG staff on the evening of Thursday 20 November.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/illuminate-25-annual-photo-group-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre Gallery\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Illuminate '25 - annual Photo Group exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate ’25 will be the 12th annual exhibition by the Friends Photographic Group. \nThe exhibition features captivating photographs taken within the Gardens\, and of Australian fauna and flora in their natural environment. The works include plant portraits\, close-up shots of flowers\, birds and insects\, intimate landscapes within the Gardens\, and fauna from the Canberra region.  \n‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light\, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The exhibition invites us to discover\, appreciate and value Australia’s unique flora and fauna. The Group aims to share their passion for discovering\, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras. \nThis year the special prize categories for entries will be ‘Australian Native Plants and Fungi’\, and ‘Fauna – of the ANBG’.  \nAll photographs on show are for sale – and they make great Christmas presents! Additional copies of some works can be ordered\, and other items for sale include unframed prints\, greeting cards\, and specialty calendars by individual members. The exhibition is in the Visitor Centre Gallery\, open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Entry is free. \nThe exhibition will open with a special preview for Friends and ANBG staff on the evening of Thursday 20 November.  \n\n	Images by Simone Slater\, Natalie Aldridge\, and Paul Bainton
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/illuminate-25-annual-photo-group-exhibition/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251120T133000
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SUMMARY:Robert Macklin – ‘The man who planted Canberra: Charles Weston and his 3 million trees’
DESCRIPTION:Robert’s recent book explores Weston’s life in the UK and his vital contribution to Canberra’s dramatic foundation and its arboreal and botanic creation. \nAbstract \nThe design of the Capital by Walter Burley Griffin – and its brilliant illustration by Marion Mahony Griffin – has overwhelmed its remarkable arboreal and botanical creation by Charles Weston from 1913. When Griffin departed in 1920 at the behest of the Hughes Government\, Weston became responsible for the city’s entire landscape in time for the Opening of Parliament in 1927. With the support of the thesis by Dr John Gray\, Robert’s book explores Weston’s life in the UK and his vital contribution to Canberra’s dramatic foundation. \nBiography\nRobert Macklin is the award winning author of 31 books\, mostly non-fiction\, of Australian history in peace and war. \nBookings open on 17 October at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFW \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 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/robert-macklin-the-man-who-planted-canberra-charles-weston-and-his-3-million-trees-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Café Walk
DESCRIPTION:With spring well underway the Gardens are a riot of colour and for those interested in macro photography insects abound! \nBe at the bus stop at 8.40 am. We then disperse\, either individually or in groups\, to capture in images the beauty (and sometimes the beasties) that make the Gardens such a special place. We get back together for a chat and a snack at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nA member of the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee is always present to help with introductions and be a source of expertise and advice. Any level of photographic knowledge and equipment is most welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Josh Coates – ‘Australian alpine pollinators in a changing world’
DESCRIPTION:Josh\, a PhD Student at the ANU\, will present his research in pollination ecology in Kosciuszko National Park\, from the community level down to a few case studies of charismatic species such as the Bogong moth. \nAbstract \nPollinators in Australia’s alpine ecosystems display unique adaptations that allow them to persist in a cold climate. Despite being buried under snow for half of the year\, these harsh environments support a diverse array of flowering plants and insect pollinators. Unfortunately\, these environments will also see some of the earliest and most severe effects of warming under climate change. \nBiography \nJosh is a final-year PhD Student at the Fenner School of Environment and Society ANU. His research focuses on alpine pollination ecology. He also works at CSIRO’s National Insect Collection and in the ACT Snake Removal service. \nBookings open on 10 October at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFV \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 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/josh-coates-australian-alpine-pollinators-in-a-changing-world-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Jay Nicholson – ‘Why do some plants die while others survive? Exploring the impacts of extreme drought in the Red Centre’
DESCRIPTION:Jay\, a PhD candidate at ANU and has a Friends ANBG scholarship\, works with Anangu\, the Traditional Owners at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park\, to work out why certain culturally important species are dying\, and what the future might be for Australia’s arid landscapes. \nAbstract \nAfter a record-breaking drought and heatwave in 2019\, many desert plant species experienced a mass mortality event. He will discuss the interesting spatial patterns in mortality he observed\, and how that links with plant measurements and environmental data. Come along to discover more about what the future looks like for Australia’s arid landscapes\, and maybe even learn some Pitjantjatjara (Aboriginal language spoken at Uluru). \nBiography \nJay Nicholson\, a PhD candidate at ANU and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, works with Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara people (Anangu) at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.\nJay is passionate about hot and dry plants\, especially desert plants. After working as a botanist in Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land\, he moved to Canberra to chase his scientific curiosities. \nBookings open on 3 October at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFT \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 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/jay-nicholson-why-do-some-plants-die-while-others-survive-exploring-the-impacts-of-extreme-drought-in-the-red-centre-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We thank our volunteers at our October work party who removed hundreds of woody weeds from the Woodland Walk area in the south west corner of Black Mountain Reserve. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party.\nAs the weather is warming up could we ask that you remember to wear a hat\, please? \nDetails of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are: \nDate: Saturday\, 1 November 2025\, 8:30 to 11:30am \nWe 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. Blue and white Parking sign points to the right.\nLook for banners. \nBring:  Water and more of your friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome. \nWear:  HAT\, sunscreen\, summer-weight long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes with closed toes. \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/CYPVN\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\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party-4/
LOCATION:Forest Loop Car Park\, Black Mountain Drive\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Weeding
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251030T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr Gemma Hoyle and Tom North – ‘National Seed Bank 2.0: Evolution of seed collection\, banking and research for world class conservation’
DESCRIPTION:Tom and Gemma\, from the National Seed Bank here\, will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at why the upgrade was necessary and how the new facility has been designed to ensure improved plant germplasm conservation and research. \nAbstract \nThe ANBG is set to unveil a fully refurbished National Seed Bank (NSB) later this year\, coined NSB2.0. Tom and Gemma will provide a ‘behind the scenes’ look at why the upgrade was necessary and how the new facility has been designed to ensure improved plant germplasm conservation and research. \nBiographies \nTom North\nTom is the Curator at the National Seed Bank at the ANBG and leads the collecting program. \nDr Gemma Hoyle\nGemma is a Research Scientist at the National Seed Bank focusing on seed germination\, dormancy and longevity to improve the conservation and management of Australia’s native flora. \nBookings open on 26 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFR \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 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/dr-gemma-hoyle-and-tom-north-national-seed-bank-2-0-evolution-of-seed-collection-banking-and-research-for-world-class-conservation/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251025T110000
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SUMMARY:Gardening across the Generations
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming Canberra Writers Festival will feature a dedicated gardening panel this year\, Saturday 25 October.  There will be a plant swap on site. Details HERE. \nLocation: Patrick White Lawns \nGardening connects us to the land\, to our food\, and to one another. This panel explores gardening across generations and families\, communities and ecosystems. Anna Matilda (Everyday Permaculture: Sustainable Living for Every Space)\, Chloe Foster (The Rookie Gardener) and Judy Friedlander (The Bee Squad: Boosting Biodiversity in your Neighbourhood) will explore how gardening can be passed down\, reimagined and shared. From beginners planting their first seedling\, to building thriving pollinator-friendly biodiverse homes and balconies\, to experienced growers designing with permaculture in mind. Join this interactive session full of heart and wonder for our natural world. Moderated by ABC Canberra TV News anchor\, journalist and long-time garden lover\, Adrienne Francis. \nhttps://tickets.canberrawritersfestival.com.au/Events/Gardening-Across-the-Generations
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/gardening-across-the-generations-2/
LOCATION:Patrick White Terrace\, Canberra\, ACT\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251025T233000
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Spring 2025 Native Plant Sale – Exclusive Event for Friends\, Staff and Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, Staff and Volunteers of the ANBG will have exclusive access to hundreds of plants from a large variety of groundcovers to familiar or unusual large and small shrubs.  A limited number of ferns will also be for sale. \nAll plants are propagated from cuttings or seeds sourced from within the Gardens\, and a full list of plants is available HERE. \nPlants will cost  $6 a pot.  All proceeds go to the Friends to support the Gardens. Sales by card only. \nThe sale will take place in the Growing Friends Area\, off the Banksia Centre carpark.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-spring-2025-native-plant-sale-exclusive-event-for-friends-staff-and-volunteers-2/
LOCATION:Banksia Centre Car Park\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australian Capital Territory\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251023T133000
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SUMMARY:Shelley Rowntree – ‘Unpicking the complexity of Chrysocephalum (Gnaphalieae\, Asteraceae)’
DESCRIPTION:Shelley\, PhD candidate at the UNE and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, will discuss the species limits and the dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of the Chrysocephalum genus. \nAbstract \nShelley will look at questions about the Chrysocephalum genus\, the limits of its species\, and dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum. \nThe Gnaphalieae (paper daisy tribe\, Asteraceae) are the largest tribe of Asteraceae in Australia\, with c. 500 species. Relationships within clades remain unresolved\, and generic concepts are often based on few morphological characters rather than demonstrated relatedness and inference of synapomorphies. \nChrysocephalum Walp is a medium-sized genus in the Australian Gnaphalieae occurring across all states of Australia. The project aims to answer the questions: (1) Does Chrysocephalum represent a cohesive genus? What is its relationship with other genera? (2) What are the limits of species within Chrysocephalum? What evolutionary processes explain the morphological complexity of the genus in eastern Australia? (3) What are the dominant processes affecting the breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum? \nBiography \nShelley Rowntree is a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship and is now doing a PhD at the University of New England\, Armidale\, in collaboration with Centre of Australian National Botanic Research (CANBR). \nShelley left behind a career in IT to pursue her passion for plants. Her interests include the systematics and evolution of flowering plants\, especially Asteraceae (daisy family) and Cyperaceae (sedges). She is passionate about documenting biodiversity and uses DNA sequence data and morphology to help make sense of diverse plant groups and evolutionary processes. \nBookings open on 19 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFQ \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 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/shelley-rowntree-unpicking-the-complexity-of-chrysocephalum-gnaphalieae-asteraceae-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T170000
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SUMMARY:Friends 2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the ANBG will be held on Thursday 16 October at 3pm in the Gardens Theatrette followed by light refreshments in the Dickson Room. \nOn the agenda will be the election for Secretary\, Treasurer and four ordinary members of Council. If a current member of Council nominates for and is elected to another vacant position\, there will be an additional vacancy for an Ordinary Member. \nThe agenda will also include reports from Dr Matthew Parker\, Director ANBG\, Science and ANBG\, Parks Australia\, Linda Beveridge\, President and Rod King\, Treasurer. \nThe AGM documents and information about how to nominate for the vacant positions: \n\nProvisional Agenda for the 37th AGM (PDF\, 171 KB)\nDraft Minutes for the 36th Annual General Meeting (PDF\, 208 KB)\nNomination Form (Word format) (DOCX\, 2.9 MB)\nNomination Form (PDF format) (PDF\, 79 KB)\nSigned FANBG Financial Statements (PDF format) (PDF\, 3.5 MB)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email secretary@friendsanbg.org.au \nApologies for the AGM\nPlease send apologies for the AGM to secretary@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-2025-annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251016T133000
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SUMMARY:Tasha James – ‘Endemics on the Edge: The Challenges of Conserving Mt Imlay Species’ (Don Beer Memorial Talk)
DESCRIPTION:Tasha\, a PhD student at University of Canberra and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, is asking will Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis provide different insights into threatened species conservation on Mt Imlay and more broadly for threatened-species conservation? \nAbstract \nMt Imlay (NSW) is home to several endangered endemic species which are limited to a small area on the summit and are subject to a combination of threatening processes including climate change\, fire\, and Phytophthora dieback.\nThis project has focused on three species: Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis. Tasha is researching each species to establish whether it would persist in situ\, or require and/or rely upon ex situ efforts and populations to continue.\nWe used multiple data sources and methods to understand the species dynamics. Almost all the data for this project has been collected\, and results are beginning to come together. However\, as is often the case with ecological work\, they are leading to more questions! \nBiography \nTasha James is the holder of the Don Beer Memorial scholarship from the Friends of the ANBG and a PhD student at the University of Canberra. She researches endangered plant ecology and genetics with a focus on rare and endangered species. She collects data and samples from field surveys\, drone surveying\, Herbarium records and living collections to incorporate into a variety of analyses across population genetics\, disease dynamics\, and the influence of biophysical factors. Tasha collaborates with the Australian National Botanic Gardens and several Herbaria\, with the aim to provide more insight into the unique dynamics of isolated endemic plants to increase the ability for conserving these often-fragile communities. \nBookings open on 12 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFP \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 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/tasha-james-endemics-on-the-edge-the-challenges-of-conserving-mt-imlay-species-don-beer-memorial-talk/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251016T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20251016T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
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SUMMARY:Don Beer Memorial Talk: Tasha James ‘Endemics on the Edge: The Challenges of Conserving Mt Imlay Species’
DESCRIPTION:Tasha\, a PhD student at University of Canberra and a holder of a Friends ANBG scholarship\, is asking will Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis provide different insights into threatened species conservation on Mt Imlay and more broadly for threatened-species conservation? \nAbstract\n	Mt Imlay (NSW) is home to several endangered endemic species which are limited to a small area on the summit and are subject to a combination of threatening processes including climate change\, fire\, and Phytophthora dieback.  \nThis project has focused on three species: Hibbertia circinata\, Boronia imlayensis\, and Eucalyptus imlayensis. Tasha is researching each species to establish whether it would persist in situ\, or require and/or rely upon ex situ efforts and populations to continue. \nWe used multiple data sources and methods to understand the species dynamics. Almost all the data for this project has been collected\, and results are beginning to come together. However\, as is often the case with ecological work\, they are leading to more questions! \nBiography\n	Tasha James is the holder of the Don Beer Memorial scholarship from the Friends of the ANBG and a PhD student at the University of Canberra. She researches endangered plant ecology and genetics with a focus on rare and endangered species. She collects data and samples from field surveys\, drone surveying\, Herbarium records and living collections to incorporate into a variety of analyses across population genetics\, disease dynamics\, and the influence of biophysical factors. Tasha collaborates with the Australian National Botanic Gardens and several Herbaria\, with the aim to provide more insight into the unique dynamics of isolated endemic plants to increase the ability for conserving these often-fragile communities. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFP \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/DDEFP \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/don-beer-memorial-talk-tasha-james-endemics-on-the-edge-the-challenges-of-conserving-mt-imlay-species/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251013T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20260302T013256Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group Workshop – Visit to the STEP garden
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be a bit different as we will visit the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (Forest 20) at the National Arboretum\, which grows different species of eucalypt trees\, shrubs\, herbs and grasses typically found in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales and the ACT. We will be looking in particular at the Fabaceae or pea species that have been planted here. \nWe are fortunate that Bill Handke\, Committee Member of STEP and Member of the Pea Flower Study Group of the Australian Native Plant Society (or PeaNuts) has kindly agreed to show us around. \nHand lenses will be available but please bring your own if you have one. \nWhen: Monday 13 October 13.30 – 15.30. \nWhere: Meet at the entrance to the STEP Garden at the bottom of the main carpark at the Arboretum at 13.25. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au  We will be able to accommodate a slightly larger group for this visit but need to know who will be attending. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-workshop-visit-to-the-step-garden-2/
LOCATION:STEP entrance
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20260302T013220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013221Z
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SUMMARY:Photography Group Macro Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Graham Gall will lead a macro photography workshop on Saturday 11 October. It will cover both theory and practice and will run from around 10.00 am until 4.00 pm in the Celia Rosser room and surrounding gardens. \nGraham is a highly professional photographer who has extensive experience in capturing stunning images of native Australian fauna and flora. \nParticipation is free for Photography Group members. No booking required.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photography-group-macro-photography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, Australian National Botanical Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20260302T012227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T012228Z
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SUMMARY:54th Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble appreciating wildflowers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge\, continued by George Chippendale\, and then Jean Geue. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids\, bush peas\, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. All springs are not the same. The pattern remains but timing and abundance vary with the weather; after the weather we have had this year we are anticipating a special display of flowers. Friends of Black Mountain welcomes everyone\, be they experts or those who have never slowed down to see the somewhat cryptic diversity. We plan several guides\, with helpers\, who will take different directions. \nPlease allow time to park and walk to the meeting point.  \nThere will be some books for cash sale\, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon by Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie. \nMeet at Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners\nBYO morning tea\, water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes. \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL to ensure we have enough guides. Please use this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEWYB\nThis will help us to contact you if changes are needed at short notice (e.g. bad weather).\nIf you have problems with that link\, email names\, addresses\, and mobile phone numbers of each person you book to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nLinda Beveridge\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/54th-black-mountain-spring-wildflower-ramble/
LOCATION:Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners\, Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Rambles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Black Mountain":MAILTO:friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20251010T223000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
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SUMMARY:54th Black Mountain spring wildflower ramble [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spring flowering on beautiful Black Mountain with a social ramble appreciating wildflowers in the tradition established by Nancy Burbidge\, continued by George Chippendale\, and then Jean Geue. Discover the surprising diversity of tiny orchids\, bush peas\, wattles and billy buttons on easy bush tracks with experienced guides and good company. All springs are not the same. The pattern remains but timing and abundance vary with the weather; after the weather we have had this year we are anticipating a special display of flowers. Friends of Black Mountain welcomes everyone\, be they experts or those who have never slowed down to see the somewhat cryptic diversity. We plan several guides\, with helpers\, who will take different directions. \nPlease allow time to park and walk to the meeting point.  \nThere will be some books for cash sale\, including Black Mountain a natural history of a Canberra icon by Ian Fraser and Rosemary Purdie. \nMeet at Belconnen Way entry just before Caswell Drive turnoff – watch for balloons or banners\nBYO morning tea\, water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes. \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL to ensure we have enough guides. Please use this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEWYB  [FULLY BOOKED]\n	This will help us to contact you if changes are needed at short notice (e.g. bad weather).\n	If you have problems with that link\, email names\, addresses\, and mobile phone numbers of each person you book to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/54th-black-mountain-spring-wildflower-ramble-fully-booked/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251009T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251009T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20260302T012215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T012215Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Waterhouse – ‘Wombat rescue at Major’s Creek’
DESCRIPTION:Bill and his wife rescue injured wombats\, especially pouch pinkies\, in facilities that they developed at Major’s Creek especially for growing and rewilding them. \nBiography \nBill is a retired Deputy Principal and bush band musician who continues to teaches music to primary school students. He is also Queanbeyan/Palerang Councillor. \nBookings open on 5 September at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFO \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 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/bill-waterhouse-wombat-rescue-at-majors-creek-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251009T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251009T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20251009T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
UID:10001369-1760013000-1760016600@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Bill Waterhouse ‘Wombat rescue at Major’s Creek’
DESCRIPTION:Bill and his wife rescue injured wombats\, especially pouch pinkies\, in facilities that they developed at Major’s Creek especially for growing and rewilding them. \nBiography\n	Bill is a retired Deputy Principal and bush band musician who continues to teaches music to primary school students. He is also Queanbeyan/Palerang Councillor. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFO \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/DDEFO \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/bill-waterhouse-wombat-rescue-at-majors-creek/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20251004T223000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
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SUMMARY:Orchid Walks on Black Mountain [FULLY BOOKED]
DESCRIPTION:Choose your time to book and to discover some spring flowering native terrestrial orchids and learn something more of this fascinating group of plants with Matt Mullaney\, Shoko Okado\, and Tobias Hayashi \nDATE     Sunday 5 October\,           \n 9:30am-12 noon               &           repeated 1:30 pm to 4:00pm \nYes\, daylight saving starts that very day. \nMEET at the car park on the mountain side of Caswell Drive.  Look for FOBM banners; (from Belconnen Way drive south towards Glenloch Interchange) \nBYO enthusiasm\, hat\, sunblock\, water\, stout shoes\, & hand lens if you have one\, and snacks of you wish. \nBOOK Limited numbers for each walk.  Choose the time you would like for the walk \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DEZQX  [FULLY BOOKED]
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/orchid-walks-on-black-mountain-fully-booked/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20251003T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Details of the next weeding work party (including the booking link) are: \nDate: Saturday\, 4 October 2025\, 9:00 to 12 noon \nWe plan to remove lots of non-local acacia and other woody weeds \nMeet: Caswell Drive entry on the mountain side. \nDrive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange\, Woden\, or Tuggeranong. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left (mountain side) and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully.  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 10:30 am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this booking link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CYPVM\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  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/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251002T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20251002T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
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SUMMARY:Annabel Ellis ‘Bandicoots and the great truffle heist’
DESCRIPTION:Bandicoots usually forage for grubs\, roots or fungi. However\, the little diggers have developed a taste for expensive French black truffles\, costing farmers up to $20k a year. Annabel\, a PhD student at the University of Sydney\, uses marsupial friendly strategies to discourage their gourmet tastes. \nBiography\nAnnabel is a PhD student at the University of Sydney. She is researching non-injurious ways of deterring bandicoots from digging farmed truffles\, her research is based at a truffle farm near Braidwood. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFM \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/DDEFM \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/annabel-ellis-bandicoots-and-the-great-truffle-heist/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250926T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250926T194500
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20250926T083000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
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SUMMARY:After Dark Walk in the Gardens (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \nFun for young and old\, explore the Gardens as it gets dark\, observe the birds as they go to bed\, discover animals that come out at night.  Visiting the Gardens by torch and moonlight gives such a different feeling and perspective to visiting during the day. \nThis special family friendly event is for everyone aged 6 and over.  Enjoy a one hour walk with the ANBG’s friendly Education Rangers who will take you into the Gardens and help you spot the night life. \nBookings essential:  https://www.trybooking.com/DDKAR \nCost: $20 Friends members and their family members; $24 for non members.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/after-dark-walk-in-the-gardens-sold-out/
LOCATION:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250926T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250926T235900
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20250925T140000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010107Z
UID:10001364-1758844800-1758931140@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting\, which takes place at 10 am in the Theatrette\, will feature presentations by Cristy Froehlich and Julia Landford from NatureArt Lab.  \nNatureArt Lab unites communities through art inspired by nature and provides short art courses\, photography courses and workshops. They also offers immersive nature tours in Australia and around the world. \nCristy is a highly respected photographer and artist who shares her love of nature and art through teaching and nature tours. Julia\, the Founding Director of NatureArt Lab\, is an artist\, educator and environmentalist\, leading art\, citizen science and environmental collaboration in Australia.  \nThe meeting will also include our regular show and tell segment in which participants share their photographic works and the stories behind them.  \nBring up to six images on a USB thumb drive if you wish to participate.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-anbg-photographic-group-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250925T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20250925T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010106Z
UID:10001363-1758803400-1758807000@friendsanbg.org.au
SUMMARY:Hannah Gerke ‘Life on the edge: personality and movement behaviour of urban brown snakes in Canberra’
DESCRIPTION:Hannah\, a PhD candidate at ANU\, will talk about the hundreds of Eastern brown snakes being translocated around the ACT each year. However\, recent work has shown that moving reptiles long distances may have harmful impacts on brown snake behaviour and survival. \nAbstract \nEastern brown snakes are the most common snake in urban Canberra\, leading to hundreds translocated around the ACT each year. However\, recent work has shown that moving reptiles long distances can have harmful impacts\, and we don’t really know how translocation affects brown snake behaviour for survival. This research (as part of The Canberra Snake Tracking Project) seeks to understand if snakes have “personalities” and if personality influences how individual snakes respond to translocation. \nBiography\nHannah is a PhD Candidate at the Australian National University. Her research focuses on human-wildlife conflict and the impacts of human activities on wildlife\, particularly brown snakes. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFK \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/DDEFK \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/hannah-gerke-life-on-the-edge-personality-and-movement-behaviour-of-urban-brown-snakes-in-canberra/
LOCATION:ACT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T205900
CREATED:20250919T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010106Z
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SUMMARY:Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you attended the Questacon Mangroves exhibition\, you will be excited learn that Questacon is now offering a Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop with Melanie Tribe! \nPlease see exclusive link below for discounted early bird tickets. This price is valid until 29 August\, after which time tickets will be full price. \nGet your ticket here!\n(or https://shop.questacon.edu.au/products/ and search for Mangroves felting workshop.) \nEvent: Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop with Melanie Tribe\nDate: Saturday 20th\, Friday 26th or Saturday 27th September\nTime: 9am – 3pm\nLocation: The Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre\, 60 Denison Street DEAKIN\nCost: $190 (early bird price only)\n	Open to ages 16+ \nThis Biodiversity month\, learn how to make your own needle-felted mudskippers with Questacon! \nYou will be guided by Darwin-based and nationally renowned textile artist Melanie Tribe\, who specialises in vibrant 3D needle felted sculptures. Melanie is also an experienced educator and has taught beginners the art of transforming wool fibres into textured\, lifelike creations. \nWhat you can expect \n\nEnjoy 6 hours of expert instruction from textile artist Melanie Tribe in a small group of 14 participants\nYou will receive a kit with all the materials and tools\, which you can take home and continue creating after the workshop\nTake home your own felted mudskipper at the end of the workshop\nEnjoy morning tea pastry\, tea and coffee \n		 \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nQuestacon Events Team \nE: events@questacon.edu.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/questacon-mangroves-felting-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Wake up with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:8.30 am start (gates open at 8.15 am) \nObserve amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. In a small group\, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. The walk of 1½ to 2 hours with expert bird guides includes plenty of time to stop and look! \nBookings essential:    https://www.trybooking.com/DDJYZ \nCost:  Friends’ members $15; non-members $20 (all proceeds go to projects in the Gardens) \nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them. \nWear comfortable footwear and warm clothes. \n(Please note: event not suitable for small children)  
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wake-up-with-the-birds/
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group Workshop – the amazing world of Australian conifers
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will provide an overview of the 44 species of Australian conifers including their distribution and some of the factors contributing to this spatial outcome. \nThe workshop will provide guidance on the use of an identification key based on vegetative characteristics: mainly leaves\, cones and buds. About 80% of native conifers can be seen at the ANBG and you will be guided through use of the key to distinguish example species from the gardens. \nThe workshop will be led by Malcolm Watson who has a degree in environmental management (majoring in botany) and has spent the last few years studying and photographing plants at the ANBG. \nWhen: Thursday 18 September 2025 2.00-4.30pm; including extra time to practice if you wish. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-workshop-the-amazing-world-of-australian-conifers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250918T123000
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SUMMARY:Professor Andy Whiteley ‘Bioplastics’
DESCRIPTION:Andy\, from CSIRO\, and the BioPlastics Innovaton Hub aim to remove Australia’s dependence on fossil fuel derived polymers in plastic packaging and replace them with fully compostable and sustainable alternatives. \nBiography\n	Professor Andy Whiteley is the Research Director for CSIRO’s Industry Environments (IE) Program based in Western Australia. The IE Program seeks to innovate and mitigate Australia’s wastes to build a sustainable future\, especially in the key areas of Plastics and PFAS\, two of Australia’s major pollutant and waste issues. \nProfessor Whiteley originally obtained a degree and Ph.D. in marine biology and spent 20 years in the UK as a research scientist and leader\, developing a new generation of molecular biology\, genomic and biotechnological solutions for the natural environment\, including environmental monitoring\, protection and cleanup. He moved to Australia in 2012 to become the tenth Premier’s Fellow and Winthrop Professor at the University of Western Australia\, focussing on developing new technologies for mine-site rehabilitation. During the COVID pandemic\, he moved to CSIRO\, where his team was initially responsible for developing and monitoring COVID emergence in wastewater treatment systems for early warning population protection. Post COVID he resumed the core work in chemical and biological risks associated with Australia’s pollution and waste issues. \nIn 2022\, Andy was the key representative for CSIRO in setting up the partnership with Murdoch University for what is now known as the ‘BioPlastics Innovation Hub’ (BiH). An 8 million dollar investment\, launched in 2024\, the BiH represents a unique collaborative effort that unites scientific research\, industry expertise and the impact focus of Australia’s National Science agency\, the CSIRO. \nThe aim of the BiH is to revolutionise plastic packaging and waste systems in order to remove Australia’s dependence on fossil fuel derived polymers and move us toward fully compostable and sustainable BioPlastics and BioPolymers. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFI \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/DDEFI \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-andy-whiteley-bioplastics/
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