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SUMMARY:Lori Gould ‘Movement and behaviour of Latham’s Snipe at Jerrabomberra Wetlands: the results are in’
DESCRIPTION:Lori\, will present the findings of the tracking research she has carried out over the past 3 years at Jerrabomberra Wetlands as part of the Lathams Snipe Project. They provide an exciting insight into the behaviour of Snipe during their non-breeding season in Canberra. \nBiography\nLori runs an environmental planning and restoration business–Environmental Restoration Design and Planning (ERDP)–which specialises in natural resource management\, particularly landscape rehabilitation\, assessment\, planning\, monitoring and community engagement. Lori is a riparian restoration specialist and over the past 25+ years has managed dozens of large-scale projects (both riparian and terrestrial). Prior to ERDP\, Lori ran consulting company GrassRoots Environmental from which ERDP evolved. Lori also developed community programs at the Jerrabomberra Wetlands for 5 years\, was a Senior Project Manager for 16 years with Greening Australia\, specialising in riparian and catchment management programs to improve water quality and biodiversity in rural Australia and before this a Park Ranger with ACT Parks and Conservation Service for 6 years. \nLori is a PhD candidate studying migratory birds\, holds a Master’s Degree in Integrated Water Management\, a Post Graduate Certificate in River Restoration and Management\, an Environmental Science Degree and Associate Diploma in Animal Science. Lori is also a Fellow of the Peter Cullen Trust. \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DHLQS \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/lori-gould-movement-and-behaviour-of-lathams-snipe-at-jerrabomberra-wetlands-the-results-are-in/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T223000
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nAs usual\, be at the ANBG bus stop at 8.40am to take advantage of the cooler hours. Participants can choose to move around the Gardens as a group or head off with their camera individually. \nWe reconvene for a snack and beverage at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one person from the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to get things started\, orchestrate introductions and provide help if needed. All levels of photographic knowledge and equipment are welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-4/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260319T133000
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SUMMARY:Don Fletcher 'Goannas in the Canberra region and what is needed to conserve and restore them'
DESCRIPTION:Don will provide an introduction to goannas\, particularly the local species.  He’ll look at what local research is underway and what we need to do to conserve goannas for the future. \nBiography\nDon Fletcher is a retired ecologist leading the ‘National Parks Association Goanna Project’ which is a citizen science investigation of local goanna species\, mainly Rosenberg’s Goanna (Varanus rosenbergi)\, which is sometimes called the Heath Monitor. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DJUMO \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/kristie-gould-conserving-canberra-healing-country-through-restoration/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T113000
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SUMMARY:Growing Friends Autumn 2026 Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – it’s happening on Saturday\, 14 March 2026 in the Banksia Centre car park. The sale runs from 9:00-11.30 am but typically sells out by 10.00 am. Don’t be late! \nPlants are generally $6 or $10 per pot (unless otherwise indicated) and purchase is by card only. \nWith over 1000 plants for sale\, and about a hundred native species and cultivars\, there is a plant for every spot in your garden. We have old favourites like Correa ‘Dusky Bells’ and ‘Lemon Twist’\, and the ever-popular yellow Straw Flower (Xerochrysum bracteatum). \nOther popular plants include Brachyscomes\, Banksias\, Callistemons\, Correas\, Croweas\, Grevilleas\, Hakeas\, Leptospermums\, Pimeleas\, Prostantheras\, Telopeas\, and Westringias. Those looking for ACT plants will be tempted by the Alpine Daisy Bush (Olearia algida) and the dainty Chamomile Sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides). \nThese plants grow in Canberra’s challenging climate of low rainfall\, hot summers and frosty winters. Growing these natives is one of the best ways to provide a better environment for local wildlife\, especially for birds and insects. See the plant description list (PDF\, 612 KB). \nPlants are propagated by the Growing Friends from cuttings or seeds sourced within the ANBG with the support of ANBG staff. All proceeds from the sale go to the Friends to support the Gardens. \nProspective buyers are encouraged to bring their own carry bags and boxes. \nGrowers from the Australian Native Plants Society Canberra will be holding a separate sale on Saturday 21 March in the Southern car park.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/growing-friends-autumn-2026-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Banksia Centre Car Park\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australian Capital Territory\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260312T133000
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SUMMARY:Professor Eric Warrant 'The art of coming far with a tiny brain: The remarkable navigational abilities of the Australian Bogong moth'
DESCRIPTION:Some migratory insects can travel thousands of kilometres to a very specific place they have never been to before. But how do they know the direction to fly and how do they know when they have arrived? \nIn his talk\, Eric will reveal how the nocturnal Bogong Moth\, Agrotis infusa – uses the Earth’s magnetic field\, the starry night sky and highly specific odours to fly 1000 kilometres to remote caves in the Australian Alps where they spend the summer. \nBiography\nProfessor Eric Warrant is an Australian scientist who is Professor of Zoology at the University of Lund in Sweden. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Research School of Biology at the ANU\, an Adjunct Professor at Adelaide University and is a Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science. Eric studies vision and visual navigation in nocturnal and deep-sea animals\, with his most recent work centred on the sensory basis of long- distance migration in the Bogong Moth. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DJKKG \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. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DJKKG \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/kim-pullen-more-treasures-insects-in-fens-and-bogs/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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SUMMARY:Women Botanists\, Balancing the Scale Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th\, this walk celebrates women in botany – the pioneering female researchers\, scientists\, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants. Walking through the Gardens we will look at species that reference woman’s contribution to our knowledge and understanding of plants. \nThese free one-hour guided walks commence at 11am and 2pm each day for the week Sunday 8 March to Saturday 14 March. \nMeet at the clock near the café bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/women-botanists-balancing-the-scale-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260307T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260307T113000
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party and morning tea: \nDate: Saturday\, 7 March 2026\, 8:30 to 11:30am\nMeet:  Bottom row of Southern Carpark\, Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). When your come through main gate to ANBG\, turn left immediately and park in this bottom row. If you are not already a member of the Friends of ANBG\, a temporary parking permit will be arranged for you.\nLook for banners. \nWear:  HAT\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DIFKS\nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact Linda by phone 0437 298 711.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party-3/
LOCATION:Lower level ANBG Carpark\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Weeding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260305T133000
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SUMMARY:Bernadette Duncan ‘Indigenous plant names and tea tasting’
DESCRIPTION:Kamilaroi woman Bernadette Duncan works with her community bringing people to language and knowledge through local teas. Taste the teas as Bernadette leads a talk about using native plants for teas and bush medicine. \nBiography \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk. \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DHLQI
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bernadette-duncan-indigenous-plant-names-and-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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SUMMARY:Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The first regular Photographic Group meeting of the new year takes place on Friday 27 February at 10.00am in the Theatrette. \nThe meeting will kick off 2026 with an expansive ‘show and tell’ session. \nBring up to 12 images on a thumb drive to share with fellow members. Your favourite images of nature and wildlife taken over the past year or so are encouraged. The subject does not have to be in the Gardens. It’s a chance to show off your development as a photographer. \nThe meeting will also be an opportunity to hear about forthcoming Photographic Group activities.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/friends-of-anbg-photographic-group-monthly-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:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Chris Mobbs – Bragg Street Park\, Hackett: Increasing biodiversity through water harvesting
DESCRIPTION:Chris Mobbs\, Convenor Bragg Street Park Volunteers\, describes solving a drainage problem and creating an urban oasis with a great increase in the diversity of native plants. \nResidents near a neighbourhood park in Hackett came together to solve a drainage problem. They ended up creating an urban oasis. Their project was funded with a Nature in the City grant in 2021. \nIt is now 4 years since the swales were built\, and they have been very successful in preventing minor flooding in gardens downhill from the park. There have also been great results in increasing the diversity of native plants in the park – many have been planted by the park volunteers\, but many self-seeding eucalypts have grown up in the swales. \nOur volunteer group was very pleased when the ACT Government used our park as a case study in the recently released Stormwater Management for Community Groups guidelines: https://www.act.gov.au/open/stormwater-management-for-community-groups. \nI am pleased that the photo on the cover of these guidelines is one of the swales in our park\, and there are more details on page 25.  As well as the swales successfully capturing water and the great growth of native plants\, we had 5 species of frogs move into the park in the spring of 2023 and 2024. And in spring 2023\, a lovely bearded dragon moved into the park. And last spring\, we counted 4 smaller ones – we think these may have been offspring from the first dragon. \nChris Mobbs has a Bachelor’s in Applied Science (1976) from the then Canberra College of Advanced Education (now Uni of Canberra).  My first job was an interpretation ranger (1976-84) with the then Conservation and Agriculture department (later renamed the ACT Parks and Conservation Service). My activities included taking people on day and night-time walks through Canberra’s nature reserves like Tidbinbilla\, Black Mt\, Mt Taylor\, Mt Ainslie\, and Majura\, and preparing brochures about Canberra’s wildlife. In 1983-84\, I co-hosted\, with Mike Braysher\, the Wildlife Biologist\, a 30-minute segment called Canberra Bush and Fauna once every 3 weeks on ABC local radio morning program (then known as ABC 2CN but today is ABC 666).  From 1984-96\, I worked in the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service Education Section and then helped manage programs including Save the Bush\, One Billion Trees\, and the Waterwatch program. From 2000-07\, I worked in the Chemical management program of the Federal Environment department before moving to energy efficiency programs until I retired in early 2017. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/chris-mobbs-bragg-street-park-hackett-increasing-biodiversity-through-water-harvesting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013539Z
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SUMMARY:Australian Plants as Bonsai Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Canberra Bonsai Society and the Australian National Botanic Gardens are pleased to present an exhibition of Australian Plants as Bonsai. The art of miniature trees in pots or trays started in China around 2000 years ago (penjing) and was taken up in Japan around 1200 years ago where it started to be called bonsai about 150 years ago. \nThe secret to looking old:\nThe exhibition will display over 40 bonsai and penjing and related items created by Canberra Bonsai Society members. \nThe tips for those beginning bonsai will be explained as part of the display and at the demonstrations. Bonsai can look old in just a few years by starting with mature stock or ‘growing on’ in the ground. Techniques to develop a wide trunk\, dead branches or scars all give the tree the appearance of age. Many bonsai are passed from artist to artist over time as the trees may live for decades. \nBonsai can give enjoyment in caring for trees; be artistic in how the tree is styled and displayed; and social when sharing knowledge and expertise with members of the Canberra Bonsai Society. \nWe hope you enjoy the exhibition in 2026. \nExhibition Opening Hours\n9:30am – 4:00pm \nLocation\nCrosbie Morrison Building\,\nAustralian National Botanic Gardens\nClunies Ross St\, Acton\, ACT \nFollow the signs from the carpark\, Visitor Centre or café. \nDemonstration\n11.00 am and 2:00pm daily \nAdmission\nAdult                                  $5.00\nConcession                       $3.00\nAccompanied children under 12 Free. \nMore information? \nEmail apab@cbs.org.au or phone Linda on 0408 286 252
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/australian-plants-as-bonsai-exhibition/
LOCATION:Crosbie Morrison Building\, ANBG\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nAs usual\, be at the bus stop at 8.40 am to take advantage of the cooler hours. Participants can choose to move around the Gardens as a group or head off with their camera individually. We reconvene for a snack and beverage at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. \nAt least one person from the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group Committee will be there to get things started\, orchestrate introductions and provide help if needed. All levels of photographic knowledge and equipment are welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-5/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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SUMMARY:Craig Moritz – Discovering diversity across Australia’s tropics
DESCRIPTION:Craig Moritz\, from the ANU\, will talk about the true species diversity of vertebrates in the monsoonal tropics\, and how this matters for science\, conservation\, and ecological management. \nYou might think that we know all about Australia’s vertebrate species – what they are and where they occur. However\, ongoing surveys and genetic analyses tell a different story – we have massively underestimated true species diversity across the vast monsoonal tropics. This matters for science\, conservation\, and informing ecological management\, especially in areas owned and managed by our First Peoples. \nCraig Moritz is an evolutionary biologist who likes nothing more than traveling to remote areas to survey animal diversity and interact with landholders. He is a Professor at ANU and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/craig-moritz-discovery-diversity-across-australias-tropics/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013530Z
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SUMMARY:Talk on threatened species records and wildlife camera data
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis professional environmental practice talk offers an opportunity for you to gain an insight into the Atlas of Living Australia’s (ALA) need for more threatened species records and for wildlife camera data. (The event is run by The Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)\, Australasia’s peak body for environmental practitioners. They harness the expertise of their members to progress environmental practice and advocate for improved sustainability outcomes.) \nThe ALA is a collaborative\, digital\, open infrastructure that pulls together Australian biodiversity data from multiple sources\, making it accessible to all environmental practitioners. \nHow do we get more threatened species records?\nWhile some species have millions of observations recorded in the ALA\, many lesser-known species have few or even no records. How can we do to rectify this? \nHow do we collect\, processes\, and share data from wildlife camera traps?\nVerified images from wildlife camera traps are available in the ALA but there is a need for more. What is the standard that underpins this richer and more informative data capture? \nWho should attend?\nThis event will be of vital importance to anyone working in land management or biodiversity conservation\, especially park rangers\, environmental advisors\, ecological consultants\, impact assessment specialists\, species data analysts\, threatened species researchers and taxonomists. This event will also be of interest to naturalists\, bird observers\, citizen scientists and environmental groups. \nThis event includes a networking lunch. \nMeet the Speakers\nJuliet Seers | Training and Outreach Coordinator\nJuliet Seers is the Training and Outreach Coordinator at the ALA and leads the Australian Biodiversity Data Mobilisation Program which focuses on closing data gaps and increasing public access to biodiversity data for research and decision making. \nCam Slatyer | Program Manager\, National Biodiversity Data Initiatives\nCam Slatyer manages the taxonomic backbone of the ALA. Cam is an experienced Branch Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the museums and government sectors. Extensive experience in leading teams through change\, policy development\, liaison\, negotiating difficult outcomes and developing innovative solutions to issues by harnessing different sectors in collaborative partnerships. \nPeggy Newman | Data Manager\nPeggy Newman is the Data Manager at the ALA and controls a team of data engineers who transfer\, ingest\, process and index datasets from hundreds of data providers. \n\nEvent details\nWhen: 18 February 2026\n10:00 AM – 1:30 PM \nWhere: Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette\nClunies Ross Street\, Acton \nCost: $10 – EIANZ members\, $100 non-members \nRegister at https://www.eianz.org/events/event/act-threatened-species-records-and-wildlife-camera-data \nContact: Event & registration enquiries: events@eianz.org or 03 8593 4142
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/talk-on-threatened-species-records-and-wildlife-camera-data/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013524Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group – Can you tell a rush from a sedge?
DESCRIPTION:World Wetlands Day is on 2 February 2026 and in recognition of this\, the first PRG workshop of 2026 will be on these two key wetland families. It will enable participants to get to know the main features of rushes and sedges (Juncaceae and Cyperaceae) with the aim of being able to distinguish between these\, using local species\, by the end of the workshop. \nThe workshop will be led by Dr Jane Roberts\, a retired vegetation ecologist\, who was an ecological consultant in vegetation and water management\, primarily on lowland rivers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. \nWhen: Monday 16 February 1.30 – 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-can-you-tell-a-rush-from-a-sedge/
LOCATION:Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, Australian National Botanical Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T095147Z
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SUMMARY:Bushland Precinct Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens are invited to a special guided walk to explore the Gardens’ Bushland Precinct\, across the Black Mountain road from the main part of the Gardens. \nThe Bushland Nature Walk meanders through the Bushland Precinct of the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, which is one of the few botanic gardens that has a section of original natural flora. The walk takes you through open forest and features expansive views to Canberra City and Parliament House. Some of the plants are labelled and you will find interpretive signs about the biodiversity\, fire ecology and soil of the area. The walk culminates at a viewing platform offering spectacular views across Lake Burley Griffin. Return is via the same path. \nEasy to medium on uneven ground\, a few stairs and short steep sections. There are some places to rest along the way. Distance: 3.2 km (1.6 km each way) \nMeet: Friends only at Visitor Centre\, ANBG. We leave at 9:30am so please arrive a few minutes earlier.\nCost: $10\nBYO water\, hat\, sunblock and stout shoes \nPlease Book: Places are limited\, so bookings will be required. Book at https://www.trybooking.com/DITZU. \nContacts for enquiries: email events@friendsanbg.org.au or contact Linda on 0437 298 711.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bushland-nature-ramble/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Rambles
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T094948Z
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SUMMARY:'Frost and drought in a native garden' - CHANGE OF SPEAKER
DESCRIPTION:Dr Ben Walcott will speak in the place of the scheduled speaker\, Dr Roger Farrow. His topic is ‘Frost and drought in a native garden’ – increasingly relevant to everyone with an interest in how our unstable weather patterns will affect us and our plantings. \nBiography\nThe Walcotts moved from the USA to Canberra in 2003 and soon became friends of the ANBG. They have developed their own large native garden in Red Hill\, drawing on garden experiences both locally and overseas. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DHLQC
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/roger-farrow-back-from-the-brink-or-a-resilient-survivor-the-case-of-keys-matchstick-grasshopper-keyacris-scurra/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260207T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013506Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We thank our volunteers at our January work party who removed hundreds of woody weeds from the area near the Icon Water Reservoir and Black Mountain Drive. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party. Although we are likely to be working in dappled shade\, could we ask that you remember to wear a hat\, please? \nDetails of our next weeding work party and morning tea: \nDate: Saturday\, 7 February 2026\, 8:30 to 11:30am\nMeet:  Bottom row of Southern Carpark\, Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). When your come through main gate to ANBG\, turn left immediately and park in this bottom row. If you are not already a member of the Friends of ANBG\, a temporary parking permit will be arranged for you.\nLook for banners. \nWear:  HAT\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes.\nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come please let us know by using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DIFKQ\nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact Linda by phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party-6/
LOCATION:Lower level ANBG Carpark\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Weeding
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Black Mountain":MAILTO:friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013504Z
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SUMMARY:Bruce Lindenmayer Memorial Lecture – David Lindenmayer ‘Re-imagining fire in the land of fire’
DESCRIPTION:Distinguished Professor David Lindenmayer speaks on ‘Re-imagining fire in the land of fire’\nAustralia is the most fire-prone continent on earth. The relationship between fire\, fire management\, fire risks and biodiversity is complex\, and often poorly understood by the majority of Australians. Many of the opinions on fire in the media and populist literature are ill-informed. Some actions like logging\, thinning and even prescribed burning can actually make some Australian ecosystems more flammable. They can also alter fire regimes – or the sequence of fires in an area – with profound long-term negative impacts on biodiversity and the integrity of ecosystems. \nThis talk discusses new insights into the ecology and management of wildfire and other kinds of fire in Australian landscapes. It charts a new path towards better understanding fire and its management in the land of fire. \nThis special Memorial Lecture will be held on Thursday\, 5 February 2026 at 6pm in Theatre 2\, Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre\, ANU. Bookings are free but essential\, and are now open. \nBruce Lindenmayer OAM was a highly dedicated environmentalist\, conservationist and ornithologist\, and a member of the Friends of the ANBG for fourteen years. Read about his life and legacy. \nBiography\nDistinguished Professor David Lindenmayer\, AO FAA\, 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 more than 1550 scientific articles including 990 peer-reviewed papers in international scientific journals. He has also published 50 books\, including many award-winning textbooks and other seminal books. David Lindenmayer held a prestigious Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship from 2013-2018\, where he worked on biodiversity indices\, metrics and proxies. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (elected 2008)\, a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (elected in 2019)\, Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society 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\, the Ellis Troughton Medal for contributions to Mammalogy\, 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. \nBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DHLPY \nBooking\nThis special Memorial Lecture will be held at 6pm in Theatre 2\, Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre\, Australian National University. Bookings open 15 December and close the night before the talk or when seating limits are reached. (Tickets are free but a donation on entry will be accepted.) \nCar Park: Kingsley Street\, Acton. Drive down ramp at the end of Kingsley Street. Fee $6.20 for arrivals after 5pm. \nPlease reserve a seat at this talk if you wish to attend.  Bookings open 15 December and close the night before the talk\, or when seating limits are reached. (Tickets are free but a donation on entry will be accepted.)
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/bruce-lindenmayer-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Theatre 2\, Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre\, Australian National University\, Kingsley St\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013457Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly walks
DESCRIPTION:In summer we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Join us to hunt for Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and others. We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Dr Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies and the plants they like in the ANBG. \nCopies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein are for sale in the Botanical Bookshop. \nSunday 18 January 2026 (choose from two sessions: 10.30 am or 1.30 pm) \nBring binoculars for a closer look at the butterflies\, and camera\,  if you wish.\nMeet at the Visitor Centre \n(Walks are for Friends members and family)\nCost: $10 (All proceeds go towards projects in the Gardens.) \nBookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/DGXFX.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-walks-3/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013455Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly walks
DESCRIPTION:In summer we see not only how colourful butterflies are when they fly but also how well “camouflaged” they are when resting on logs or rocks. Join us to hunt for Imperial Jezebels\, Australian Painted Ladies\, Common Brown butterflies and others. We all love sunlight\, and we owe many glorious and sweet-scented flowers to the butterflies and moths that pollinate them. Join our local expert\, Dr Suzi Bond to see and hear about butterflies and the plants they like in the ANBG. \nCopies of the “Field Guide to the Butterflies of the Australian Capital Territory” by Suzi Bond with Steve Holliday and John Stein are for sale in the Botanical Bookshop. \nSunday 18 January 2026 (choose from two sessions: 10.30 am or 1.30 pm) \nBring binoculars for a closer look at the butterflies\, and camera\,  if you wish.\nMeet at the Visitor Centre \n(Walks are for Friends members and family)\nCost: $10 (All proceeds go towards projects in the Gardens.) \nBookings can be made at https://www.trybooking.com/DGXFX.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/butterfly-walks-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013451Z
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nMeet 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. \nAny level of photographic knowledge and equipment is most welcome.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-3/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260114T090155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T012841Z
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SUMMARY:Postcards from Black Mountain - Morgyn Phillips
DESCRIPTION:Come to the ANBG Visitor Centre Gallery to see an exhibition of postcard drawings in ink and coloured pencil by Morgyn Phillips.  The exhibition will run from the 14th January until the 8th February. \nMeet the Artist \nSaturday afternoon in the Visitor Centre Gallery\, Australian National Botanic Gardens \n17th January 2026\, 1.30 to 4pm
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/postcards-from-black-mountain-morgyn-phillips/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian National Botanic Gardens":MAILTO:test@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260103T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260103T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013443Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Details of our next weeding work party are: \nDate: Saturday\, 3 January 2025\, 8:30 to 11:30am\nMeet: in the bottom row of the Southern Carpark ANBG.\n(When you come through the main gate to the ANBG\, turn left immediately and park in the bottom row. If you are not already a member of the Friends of ANBG\, a temporary parking permit will be arranged for you.)\n \nBring:  water\, and another friend as everyone is welcome.\nWear:  hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am \nPlease book: if you are planning to come\, please let us know by using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DIFKN \nThis helps us to let you know if arrangements need to change at the last minute (for example\, adverse weather conditions). \nIf you need further information\, please contact Linda by phone 0437 298 711. \nWe look forward to seeing you at our next weeding work party. \nLinda Beveridge\nFriends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party-2/
LOCATION:Lower level ANBG Carpark\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Weeding
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Black Mountain":MAILTO:friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251213T084000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013437Z
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Photographic Group for a stimulating and friendly photo walk. \nMeet 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-2-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends Photographic Group":MAILTO:photo@friendsanbg.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251206T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013431Z
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SUMMARY:Black Mountain Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Thank you very much to our work party for removing hundreds of woody weeds at our November work party. That work party was the 13th Anniversary of FoBM Weeding Work Parties\, and some of the people at that work party were also at the first one!! Congratulations for this magnificent innings. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone at our next weeding work party\, when we shall continue removal of WA Bluebell and other woody weeds \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\, 6 December 2025\, 8:30 to 11:30am\nMeet: Bottom row of Southern Carpark\, Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). When you come through main gate to ANBG\, turn left immediately and park in this bottom row. If you are not already a member of the Friends of ANBG\, a temporary parking permit will be arranged for you.\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/CYPVP\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  . \nLinda Beveridge\nConvenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/black-mountain-weeding-work-party-5/
LOCATION:Lower level ANBG Carpark\, Clunies Ross Street\, Acton\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Weeding
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Black Mountain":MAILTO:friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
CREATED:20260302T013423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T013424Z
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SUMMARY:Photographic Group Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The last monthly meeting for 2025 will take place on Friday 28 November 2025 at 10 am in the Theatrette. \nGraham Gall will be the speaker. His topic will be the Birdlife Photography Biennial Conference which takes place in Canberra on 7 and 8 March 2026. Hear about who will be speaking\, associated birding outings and what else is on the program from Graham\, who is Chair of the organising committee. \nThe meeting will include a regular show-and-tell segment in which participants share images and the inspiration behind them.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photographic-group-monthly-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:20251127T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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SUMMARY:Associate Professor Duanne White – ‘Antarctic ice shelves?’
DESCRIPTION:What lies beneath Antarctic ice shelves? Duanne\, from University of Canberra\, will show field studies of how warm ocean currents\, past and present\, are melting the weak underbelly of the ice sheet in the Denman Glacier region. \nAssociate Professor Duanne White is a quantitative geomorphologist and geochemist\, at the University of Canberra\, interested in catchment and Earth Systems. This involves understanding the links between landscape\, climate and critters\, and how these have changed during the Quaternary period – i.e. the last couple of million years. This interest has taken him across Australia and on several trips to Antarctica\, the Arctic and Sub-Antarctic Islands and beyond. \nBookings open on 24 October at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFX \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/associate-professor-duanne-white-antarctic-ice-shelves-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T131434
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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/
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