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SUMMARY:Dr Mathew Trinca  ‘Writing the Brindabellas: Country\, landscape and nation’
DESCRIPTION:Mathew will present stories and ideas about the Brindabellas\, ranging from First Nations’ stories to tales of the more recent past like My Brilliant Career and the poems of Banjo Patterson. \nMathew is a Professor of Museum Practice and was the Director of the National Museum of Australia until last year. He is also a Commissioner for Culture and Olympic Heritage for the International Olympic Committee\, an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities\, and sits on several arts and cultural boards and advisory bodies. \nBookings open on April 25 at https://www.trybooking.com/DAJNO
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-mathew-trinca-writing-the-brindabellas-country-landscape-and-nation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250517T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250517T103000
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe walk
DESCRIPTION:A Cameras and Café walk will be held again on Saturday 17 May. \nAs usual we meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am. The group then sets out in search of interesting and beautiful images from around the Gardens. We regroup for a refreshment and friendly conversation at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one member of the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to lead the activity. All levels of photographic skill are welcome. After our initial gathering at the bus stop you can stay with the group or separate if you wish. 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250515T163000
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group - Getting to know agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools)
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools).  \nHeino Lepp from the mycology collection of the Australian National Herbarium will talk about the macroscopic features that help identify agarics and will have fresh specimens on hand.  A compound microscope is necessary for the identification of many species but\, even for an expert\, the first step in identification is a look at the macroscopic features. The aim of the session is to help you learn how to look at agarics in that first step. Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG \nBooking 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-getting-to-know-agaric-fungi-mushrooms-and-toadstools/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250515T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250515T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
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SUMMARY:Dr Kathy Eyles - 'International commitments towards conservation'
DESCRIPTION:Kathy\, of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership\, will describe how\, in this third decade of Global Strategy for Plant Conservation\, the Partnership will continue to support conservation of Australia’s native flora and global efforts to reverse the impacts on plant species. \nAbstract \nThe Australian Seed Bank Partnership is a not-for-profit alliance of 14 organisations\, bringing together expertise from Australia’s leading botanic gardens\, state environment agencies and NGOs. They are working on strategic solutions to deal with the multitude of threats facing our biodiversity. The Australian Seed Bank Partnership aims to deliver a national effort that contributes to the conservation of Australia’s native plant diversity through collaborative and sustainable seed collecting\, banking\, research and knowledge sharing. \nThe Global Strategy for Plant Conservation provides an international focus for conservation efforts for the world’s flora. The Australian Seed Bank Partnership has contributed substantially to the targets of the GSPC between 2000–2010 and 2011–2020. In this third decade of global efforts\, the Partnership will continue to support improved conservation practices and collaborations to conserve Australia’s native flora and global efforts to reverse the impacts on plant species \nBiography \nKathy is National Coordinator\, Australian Seed Bank Partnership. She has had a varied career across the public and NGO sector as an environmental planner\, program manager\, policy analyst and NRM Facilitator. After time out for study\, Kathy returned to the Department responsible for environment and water in 2017 working in Natural and Indigenous Heritage and as the Knowledge Broker for the National Environmental Science program\, and later in the Wetlands Area with its responsibility for the RAMSAR Convention.  \n	Outside of work\, Kathy is a conservation volunteer with the Parkcare program in the ACT\, a former convenor of the Friends of Mulligans Flat and Co-convenor with Anne I’ons of Mt Taylor Parkcare Group\, as well as a member of the management committees of the Southern ACT Catchment Group and CoG. \nBookings open on 18 April at https://www.trybooking.com/DAJNL
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-kathy-eyles-international-commitments-towards-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250512T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250512T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
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SUMMARY:Plant Science Talk: Dr Alison Pouliot - 'Curry Punk & Jelly Brain: The Conservation and Aesthetics of Fungi'
DESCRIPTION:In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships might best capture the public imagination. Alison will also tell some stories from the writing of her recent book\, Funga Obscura – Photo Journeys Among Fungi. \nThe earth’s rapidly changing climate and environmental issues have come into sharp focus through the demise of charismatic megafauna and the ‘biodiversity crisis’.  But what about stinkhorns and slime moulds?  \nHow do fungi and their kin get our attention when they are not only overshadowed by more ‘popular’ organisms\, but are rarely included in our ideas about ‘nature’ or ‘biodiversity’? \nAlison is happy to sign your copy(ies) of her book(s). \nThis talk is now fully booked.\n	  \nBiography – Dr Alison Pouliot  \nOver the last 25 years Alison has divided her time between hemispheres\, working both with fungi and their followers. She has been actively involved in fungal conservation\, research and education. \nAfter gaining her  BA (Philosophy)\, BSc Hons (Zoology)\, PhD (Ecology/Mycology)\, Alison Pouliot is now an ecologist\, environmental photographer and author who has presented more than 900 environmental seminars\, forays and workshops in Australia\, the Americas and Europe.  She greatly enjoys working with people from all walks of life to tap into their passions and ideas about the environment and environmental issues\, with a focus on fungi. More info at www.alisonpouliot.com \nAlison’s books\, The Allure of Fungi\, Wild Mushrooming\, Underground Lovers and Funga Obscura will be available for purchase.  Alison is happy to sign your copy(ies) of her book(s). \nBookings open 1 March 2025.  Booking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CZGMJ \nCost: We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-science-talk-dr-alison-pouliot-curry-punk-jelly-brain-the-conservation-and-aesthetics-of-fungi/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250510T120000
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SUMMARY:Autumn courtyards of Parliament House tours (10am\, 11am\, 12 noon)
DESCRIPTION:Australian Parliament House will be presenting its Autumn Courtyards of Parliament House tours on Friday 9 May and Saturday 10 May 2025. \nJoin a tour and discover that Parliament House is not only the seat and symbol of Australia’s democracy\, but a masterpiece of landscape architecture and design. \nEach courtyard is different from the next through sculpture\, scale\, plant selection\, and colour. Led by a friendly guide\, this walking tour is a rare opportunity to visit courtyards not normally open to the public. Engage in a tour highlight and have your photo taken with the renowned Budget Tree. \nBookings are essential on all tours. Book here (press on the Book Now button to reach the ticketing options and information) With limited places available\, please book to avoid disappointment. If you need help to book your tour\, please call 02 6277 5399. \nTimes:10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 noon \n(As well as the other tours\, there will be an accessible guided tour on Friday 9 May at 11:00 am to welcome guests who use wheelchairs\, mobility devices\, or prefer a slower pace. Booking for this tour can be made via this  link here.) \nValid photo identification must be shown to participate\, as this tour is in the private areas. Without photo identification participants cannot be issued with a private area pass and may not be able to join the tour. \nCost: Adult $46\, Concession $36 \nAn optional refreshment package can be added to your ticket. The package includes a delicious scone and hot beverage of your choice from the Queen’s Terrace Café. \nDuration: 1 hour \nParking: Free for 1 hour\, then parking rates apply \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/autumn-courtyards-of-parliament-house-tours-10am-11am-12-noon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250509T120000
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SUMMARY:Autumn courtyards of Parliament House tours (10am\, 11am\, 12 noon)
DESCRIPTION:Australian Parliament House will be presenting its Autumn Courtyards of Parliament House tours on Friday 9 May and Saturday 10 May 2025. \nJoin a tour and discover that Parliament House is not only the seat and symbol of Australia’s democracy\, but a masterpiece of landscape architecture and design. \nEach courtyard is different from the next through sculpture\, scale\, plant selection\, and colour. Led by a friendly guide\, this walking tour is a rare opportunity to visit courtyards not normally open to the public. Engage in a tour highlight and have your photo taken with the renowned Budget Tree. \nBookings are essential on all tours. Book here (press on the Book Now button to reach the ticketing options and information) With limited places available\, please book to avoid disappointment. If you need help to book your tour\, please call 02 6277 5399. \nTimes: Standard tours: 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. As well\, there will be an accessible guided tour at 11:00 am to welcome guests who use wheelchairs\, mobility devices\, or prefer a slower pace. Booking for this tour can be made via this  link here. \nValid photo identification must be shown to participate\, as this tour is in the private areas. Without photo identification participants cannot be issued with a private area pass and may not be able to join the tour. \nCost: Adult $46\, Concession $36 \nAn optional refreshment package can be added to your ticket. The package includes a delicious scone and hot beverage of your choice from the Queen’s Terrace Café. \nDuration: 1 hour \nParking: Free for 1 hour\, then parking rates apply \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/autumn-courtyards-of-parliament-house-tours-10am-11am-12-noon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250508T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250508T235900
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SUMMARY:Doug Laing - ‘Invasive species in Australia: history\, culture and consequences’
DESCRIPTION:Are invasive species or climate change the most costly threat to biodiversity and our broader natural environment? Doug\, a former diplomat and now active volunteer with the ANBG and Friends\, will reflect on the origins\, costs\, consequences and future trajectory of past follies. \nAbstract \nThere’s no doubt that climate change is the great existential threat facing us\, our economies and natural environments\, and indeed the world we know\, but if we were to rate the most immediate and\, arguably\, most costly threat to our biodiversity and broader natural environment is its invasive species\, not climate change\, that is at the top. The major culprits like rabbits\, rats\, cats and foxes are all too familiar. However\, this talk will delve a little deeper into the subject and reflect on the origins\, costs\, consequences and future trajectory of past folly. \nBiography \nDoug is a former diplomat\, incurable birdwatcher\, education ranger and volunteer guide at the ANBG with an enduring fascination with biogeography and how things in nature connect. \nBookings open 11 April at https://www.trybooking.com/DAIRS
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/doug-laing-invasive-species-in-australia-history-culture-and-consequences/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250505T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250511T140000
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SUMMARY:Guided Walks - Leaves - to drop or not to drop
DESCRIPTION:Most Australian trees are evergreen but there are a few that lose some or all of their leaves.   \nJoin a free one-hour guided walk to see examples and hear some of the factors that influence why a tree might drop its leaves.  \nWalks leave from the clock near the ANBG bridge at 11am and 2pm each day.  \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/guided-walks-leaves-to-drop-or-not-to-drop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250502T230000Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We plan to remove lots more woody weeds.  \nMeet: at the electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton.  \nBring: water  \nWear: hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes.  \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:30am.  \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by booking using this link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CYPVD
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
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SUMMARY:Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s meeting will feature a session in which members of the Photographic Group present up to three images for a constructive discussion and critique led by highly experienced and respected Group members\, Graham Gall and Steven Playford. This is an opportunity to share photographic knowledge and skills throughout the Photographic Group. \nThe meeting will also include our regular show and tell segment in which participants share their photographic works and the stories behind them.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-anbg-photographic-group-monthly-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250502T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250501T233000Z
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SUMMARY:Ngunawal & National Capital stories of Black Mountain - fully booked
DESCRIPTION:Black Mountain is an important element of the Aboriginal and national capital landscape from deep time to today. Let’s join Wally Bell\, Ngunawal elder\, and Mark Butz\, history researcher and writer\, as they unearth the lesser-known stories of Aboriginal\, historic and natural heritage of Black Mountain. This walk is part of the Heritage Festival. \nFully booked – all places taken. \nAll walks are rambles on rough uneven ground with some steep sections. \nMeet at the Caswell Drive eastern car access on mountain side. Limited parking. Drive from Belconnen Way southwards along Caswell Drive towards Glenloch Interchange. Note the yellow diamond shape advisory sign showing access road on left\, and the blue and white “P” sign for parking. Pull into the carpark carefully. Look for banners. \nCost – donation \nBring – friends\, water\, snacks\, sturdy shoes\, hat\, sun cream.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/ngunawal-national-capital-stories-of-black-mountain-fully-booked/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250501T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250430T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Rod King - ‘Not too hot... not too cold’
DESCRIPTION:Rod\, a retired CSIRO scientist and currently the Treasurer of Friends ANBG\, will talk about temperature and reproduction of plants\, including Australian natives. \nRod ‘s research with the CSIRO focused first on environment and reproduction in cereals and grasses\, and then on Australian plants with horticultural potential. After retiring in 2008 he continued as an Honorary Research Fellow with CSIRO until 2013. His scientific publications exceed 140 over his career and cover a very diverse range of studies in plant science. He is the Treasurer of the Friends of the ANBG. \nBookings open 4 April at https://www.trybooking.com/DAIQT
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-rod-king-not-too-hot-not-too-cold/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250425T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Little-known stories about Black Mountain vegetation patterns and fire history
DESCRIPTION:Join plant ecologist Michael Doherty for a walk and little-known stories about vegetation patterns\, fire ecology and fire history on Black Mountain. We will also discuss fire and vegetation management past\, present and into the future. This walk is part of the Heritage Festival. \nFully booked – all places taken. \nSome books will be available for cash sale. \nAll walks are rambles on rough uneven ground with some steep sections. \nMeet at electricity substation\, Frith Road\, Acton.  Look for the banners. \nCost – donation \nBring – friends\, water\, snacks\, sturdy shoes\, hat\, sun cream.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/little-known-stories-about-black-mountain-vegetation-patterns-and-fire-history/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250424T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250424T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250424T023000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Emma Cooke - 'Breaking family ties: The genetic rescue of Canberra’s Small Purple Pea population'
DESCRIPTION:Emma will discuss work done over the last nine years by the National Seed Bank\, ANBG nursery\, ACT Office of Nature Conservation and the Parks and Conservation Service teams to collect seed from across the region\, establish a seed production orchard\, grow on established plants for translocation and design and implement a translocation plan incorporating both genetic rescue and ex-situ population formation of the Small Purple Pea. \nBiography \nEmma works as a field ecologist with the ACT government’s Office of Nature conservation. She is a vegetation ecologist\, specialising in the conservation of rare and threatened flora and vegetation communities of the ACT. She guides policy and management and runs monitoring and conservation projects. \nBookings open 21 March. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXM
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/emma-cooke-breaking-family-ties-the-genetic-rescue-of-canberras-small-purple-pea-population/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250417T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
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SUMMARY:Dr Peter Fullagar and Chris Davey - 'Potential impacts of a rodent eradication program on the Lord Howe Island lowland terrestrial avifauna'
DESCRIPTION:Peter and Chris\, from Canberra Birds\, will describe the extent to which rodent a control program caused a detectable change in abundance of birds on Lord howe Island.  They matched the avian response to rodent removal in terms of the known biology of the species\, particularly the Lord Howe Island Woodhen. \nIn response to a request from the Lord Howe Island Board\, spring surveys were conducted on the lowland terrestrial avifauna in the spring of 2013\, 2014\, 2016 to 2018 prior to the rodent eradication programme that commenced in 2019. A final spring survey was conducted in 2022. \nThe spring surveys were based on the number of individuals recorded on 96 2 ha plots each surveyed four times during a one-week period. The plots were spatially stratified across the northern and western part of the Lord Howe Island lowlands. The count data were analysed using a generalized linear mixed model with Rodent control\, Vegetation type and Time after sunrise as fixed effects and Observer\, Plot and Year as random effects. \nOf the 15 species recorded across the 96 plots only nine were recorded with sufficient frequency to permit analysis.  Our emphasis here was to assess the extent to which the rodent control programme had caused a detectable change in abundance (were the numbers in 2022 outside the range of abundances recorded across 2013 to 2018) and to match avian response to rodent removal in terms of the known biology of the species. Emphasis was placed on the Lord Howe Island Woodhen to see if this endangered species would show a positive response to rodent removal. \nBiography \nDr Peter Fullagar and Chris Davey\, both now retired\, spent their working careers at CSIRO in Canberra. They have worked together for many years on issues concerning animal ecology and conservation issues. Since retiring they continue to work on projects of shared interest. \nBoth have been members of Canberra Birds (Canberra Ornithologists Group) for many years and often utilise the expertise of the Group as volunteers for various citizen science projects. \nBookings open 14 March.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXL
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-peter-fullagar-and-chris-davey-potential-impacts-of-a-rodent-eradication-program-on-the-lord-howe-island-lowland-terrestrial-avifauna/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250414T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250414T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group - Macrophytes in streams and wetlands
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will be on macrophytes in streams and wetlands. The workshop will be led by Dr Jane Roberts\, a retired vegetation ecologist\, who has an ecological consultant to government in vegetation and water management primarily on lowland rivers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. Dr Roberts will provide an overview and show live material\, species selected being dependent on availability. Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen: Monday 14 April 12.30 – 3.30pm 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-macrophytes-in-streams-and-wetlands/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250413T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250413T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250412T224000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Café Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café walk will be held on Sunday 13 April. We meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am\, then follow our interests and instincts around the Gardens. Regroup for a refreshment and conversation at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one member of the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to lead the activity. All levels of photographic skill are welcome. After our initial gathering at the bus stop you can stay with the group or separate if you wish.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-caf-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250410T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250410T133000
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SUMMARY:Professor David Lindenmayer AO - 'A 25-year experiment to document the effects of large-scale plantation transformation on forest biodiversity'
DESCRIPTION:David\, from the Fenner School of Environment and Society\, will highlight the effects and challenges of plantations on forest biodiversity. \nBiography \nDavid is a world-leading expert in forest and woodland ecology\, resource management\, conservation science\, and biodiversity conservation. He has maintained some of the largest\, long-term research programs in Australia\, with some exceeding 42 years in duration. He is among the world’s most productive and most highly-cited scientists\, particularly in forest ecology and conservation biology and has published 1490 scientific articles including 950 peer-reviewed papers in international scientific journals. He has also published 49 books\, including many award-winning textbooks and other seminal books.  \nDavid held a prestigious Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship from 2013-2018\, where he worked on biodiversity indices\, metrics and proxies. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (elected 2008)\, a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (elected in 2019)\, Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of NSW (elected 2022)\, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sciences (elected 2023). He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2014. His research has been recognised through numerous awards\, including the Eureka Science Prize (three times)\, Whitley Award (10 times)\, the Serventy Medal for Ornithology\, and the Australian Natural History Medallion. In 2018\, he was awarded the prestigious Whittaker Medal from the Ecological Society of America. He was awarded the Macfarlane Burnett Medal for Life Sciences by the Australian Academy of Sciences in 2024. \nBookings open Friday 7 March 2025 \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXK
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/professor-david-lindenmayer-ao-a-25-year-experiment-to-document-the-effects-of-large-scale-plantation-transformation-on-forest-biodiversity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250405T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250405T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250404T213000Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Black Mountain working party
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to our next work party\, inside ANBG close to the border between ANBG and Black Mountain Nature Reserve. \nMeet at the electricity sub-station\, Frith Road\, Acton. \nBring water\, and wear a hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, and stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am. \nPlease book at https://www.trybooking.com/CYPVC if you are planning to come.  This helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact Linda by phone on 0437 298 711.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-black-mountain-working-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250405T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250504T235500
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
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SUMMARY:Botanic Art Groups exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the ANBG’s Botanic Art Group will hold its 18th annual exhibition and sale at the Visitor Centre Gallery\, with the theme ‘Rainforest’. \nThe exhibition will feature Australian native plants that grow in rainforest zones from tropical\, subtropical\, coastal\, dry or temperate. Our rainforests extend from the far north to Tasmania.  \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.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/botanic-art-groups-exhibition-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250403T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250403T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250403T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Kylie Cairns - 'Dispelling the wild dog myth'
DESCRIPTION:Kylie\, a researcher from the University of New South Wales\, specialises in wildlife genetics and conservation biology. Cutting-edge genetics has altered our understanding of the dingo and its origins and is leading to policy changes about dingo management. \nOur knowledge of the ancestry of dingoes and wild dogs across Australia has changed dramatically in the last five years. Cutting-edge genetics has altered our understanding of the dingo and answered questions about their origins\, identity and how they are different from man’s best friend\, the domestic dog. This research is leading to policy changes about dingo management\, and to discussions about how to balance agriculture with conservation. \nBiography \nDr. Kylie Cairns is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW)\, specializing in wildlife genetics and conservation biology. Her groundbreaking work focuses on the genetic makeup of dingoes\, investigating their evolutionary history and ecological role in Australia. Dr. Cairns has contributed significantly to understanding the origins and identity of dingoes and their relationship to domestic dogs and wolves. More recently she has begun using environmental DNA to investigate how dingoes interact with their environment and other species. Her research aims to inform conservation strategies that protect these iconic animals while balancing ecosystem health\, biodiversity and agricultural impacts. Kylie is passionate about engaging the public in science and conservation efforts. She frequently collaborates with Indigenous communities to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into her research. \nBookings open 28 February 2025. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXJ
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-kylie-cairns-dispelling-the-wild-dog-myth/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250327T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group March meeting - Where art helps science
DESCRIPTION:Dr Michael Mulvaney\, the administrator of the citizen science Naturemapr platforms\, will address the monthly meeting of the Photographic Group. His topic will be Where art helps science – Nature Photography and citizen science. The talk will emphasise and explain\, by way of examples\, the valuable contribution that good nature photographers can make to our understanding\, conservation and appreciation of the natural world. The meeting will also include our regular show and tell segment in which participants share their photographic works and the stories behind them. \n\n\n\n\nThe meeting will take place in the ANBG Theatrette. All members of the Friends are welcome to come along. The Photographic Group members have a range of skill sets and cameras\, from digital ‘point and click’ cameras to more complex SLRs. If you would like to attend\, just turn up\, email photo@friendsanbg.org.au\, or contact a committee member.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-march-meeting-where-art-helps-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250327T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250327T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Brad Opdyke - 'Paleoclimate records and stratigraphy from Lake George: what we can learn about climate change and our future'
DESCRIPTION:Brad will discuss the sedimentary record of Lake George going back almost 4 million years. Pollen records indicate much greater rainfall in the past. Records of lake-levels date from 1820\, and are relevant to climate change.  \nFour million years ago atmospheric CO2 levels were close to those we have in 2024. Pollen records indicate that rainfall must been 2 to 3 times what we have experienced over the past several decades. In addition to the deep cores we have taken in the Lake bed\, our team has been studying the stratigraphy of the Bungendore Sands quarry on the south eastern shore of Lake George. These records\, in comparison\, only reach back about 60\,000 years but offer a detailed look at the dynamism of water levels with the Lake. There are times within the 50 to 60 thousand year time window when the Lake was relatively full (37 meters deep) and thick layers of clay were draped over the landscape of the Lake George basin. These clays persist today and make groundwater recharge difficult\, as well as making runoff within the basin very efficient.  \nBiography \nBrad is an Associate Professorial Fellow at the Research School of Earth Sciences and has been doing Paleoclimate research there for the past 30 years. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Geochemistry from Columbia University in NYC in 1984. He received his Masters degree in 1987 and PhD in 1990 from the University of Michigan before joining the ANU in 1994. \nBookings open 21 February 2025. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXI
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/brad-opdyke-paleoclimate-records-and-stratigraphy-from-lake-george-what-we-can-learn-about-climate-change-and-our-future/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250322T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250321T214000Z
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Café Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Cameras and Café walk will be held on Saturday 22 March. We meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am\, then follow our interests and instincts around the Gardens. Regroup for a refreshment and conversation at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one member of the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to lead the activity. All levels of photographic skill are welcome. After our initial gathering at the bus stop you can stay with the group or separate if you wish. 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-caf-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250320T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250320T033000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010105Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Getting to know your daisies
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on the family Asteraceae (daisies). The workshop will be led by Dr Alexander Schmidt-Lebuhn\, Research Scientist with CSIRO\, who will provide a powerpoint presentation on Asteraceae identification and show selected samples. Binocular microscopes and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. \nWhen: Thursday 20 March\, 2.30 – 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-getting-to-know-your-daisies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250320T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250320T013000Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Luke Keogh - 'Museum  Collections and Australia’s Gardens'
DESCRIPTION:Luke\, inaugural White Family Senior Fellow in Australian Garden History at NMA\, will showcase some of the objects and stories he has uncovered in his work with museums that have significance and connections that are not always fully represented and interpreted. \nGarden objects\, ephemera and stories are well-represented in Australian museum collections\, though their significance and connections are not always fully recognised or interpreted. It is time for museum curators\, garden historians and botanical gardens to have a closer dialogue so they can better tell the ‘garden’ stories in their collections. In his talk curator and historian Luke Keogh will showcase some of the objects and stories he has uncovered in his work with museums\, focussing in particular on his recent work with the National Museum of Australia Collection. He will also talk about some of the collaborations with museums around the world that have connected garden histories\, museum collections and garden spaces. Luke will also give an insight into his current work that describes the history of Australian plants and the industrialisation of plant cure.  \nBiography \nDr Luke Keogh is an academic\, curator\, historian and the inaugural White Family Senior Fellow in Australian Garden History. His book The Wardian Case: How a Simple Box Moved Plants and Changed the World (2020) was Garden Media Guild’s Garden Book of the Year and won the NSW Premier’s General History Prize. His presentation will draw on the work he has completed as White Family Senior Fellow in Australian Garden History at the National Museum of Australia. He currently lectures into the history and museums programs at Deakin University. \nBookings open 14th February \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXH
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-luke-keogh-museum-collections-and-australias-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250313T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250313T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250313T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010104Z
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SUMMARY:Asst. Professor Benjamin Schwessinger - 'Pest monitoring in the ANBG'
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin\, from the ANU Research School of Biology\, will describe how they catch fungal spores from the air for plant pathogen diagnostics\, and their outreach to the public and schools highlighting biodiversity. \nFungi including serious plant pathogens surround us. Benjamin will discuss recent technological advances that enable the smart capture of fungal spores from air samples with unprecedented precision. Combined with downstream DNA analysis\, this allows scientists to capture the fungi in our air in a spatial-temporal manner. He will focus on the deployment of one of these air samplers in the ANBG in 2023\, where his team detected plant pathogens including the silent killer myrtle rust that threatens the Australian ecosystem. He will also highlight a recently DCCEEW funded sentinel program for nine Australian botanical gardens including the ANBG\, using the air sampler. This new project will deliver further critical data on plant pathogens and enable outreach opportunities for the public and schools highlighting the importance of biodiversity. \nBiography \nBenjamin is from the ANU Research School of Biology where he is the Associate Director of Research. He obtained his PhD from the University of East Anglia investigating plant immune signalling in model plants and crops including rice. Benjamin came to Australia in 2015 to study the genome biology and evolution of plant pathogenic rust fungi at the Australian National University\, Canberra. His team focuses on genome evolution and host adaptation of rust fungi in addition to other aspects of plant and fungal biology. In addition\, Benjamin fills the role Deputy Director Research of the Australian Research Council Plant Biosecurity Training Centre. He was also the 2022 ACT Emerging Scientist of the Year. \nBookings open 7 February.  \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXZXG
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/asst-professor-benjamin-schwessinger-pest-monitoring-in-the-anbg/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250310T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250310T000000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010104Z
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SUMMARY:Choosing Australian Plants for your Garden - Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Wondering what to plant in your garden? \nJoin a free guided walk to see some plants that may be just what you are looking for.  \nThese one-hour walks leave from the clock near the bridge to Pollen at 11am and 2pm each day.  \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/choosing-australian-plants-for-your-garden-themed-walks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250309T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T113723
CREATED:20250308T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T010104Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Walks on Black Mountain - now booked out
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies love the warmth of sunshine so we are keeping our fingers crossed for a delightfully sunny day as we look for butterflies in the Black Mountain Nature Reserve. \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. Which butterflies will we see? Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and/or others in Autumn?  We all love sunlight\, and many sweet-scented flowers\, at least those of long tubular form\, rely on butterflies and moths to pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Dr 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 cash sale. Other booklets will be for sale\, too. \nThere will be two walks on Sunday 9 March 2025\, one leaving at 10:30am and the other leaving at 1:30pm. \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.  Donation. \nWear: Sturdy walking gear\, including hat and stout shoes. \nBoth walks are now fully booked.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-walks-on-black-mountain-now-booked-out/
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