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SUMMARY:Talk by Dr Dianne Firth 'Black Mountain as Inspiration'
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear Dianne Firth OAM talk about her involvement with Black Mountain being an enduring source of inspiration for her. She will reflect on Black Mountain in the context of the Federal Capital site\, its role in the Griffin’s design for the Federal City\, T. C.G. Weston’s revegetation process\, the NCDC expansion of suburbs into the foothills of Black Mountain\, Black Mountain and its tower\, and conclude with how Black Mountain offers inspiration for contemporary artists. \nDr Dianne Firth OAM is currently Adjunct Professor in the Centre for Creative and Cultural Research at the University of Canberra\, Deputy Chair of the Historic Places Advisory Committee for the Cultural Facilities Corporation\, and President of Ozquilt Network\, the arts organisation for Australasian Art Quilters. \nWhen:     Tuesday 27 June\, 1100 am – 12.00 noon.  (talk and time for questions) \nWhere:    Theatrette\, Australian National Botanic Gardens  \nBooking:  Please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com\, or phone Linda (0437 298 711) or Julie (6251 6972).   \nLinda Beveridge\n	Convenor\, Friends of Black Mountain
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/talk-by-dr-dianne-firth-black-mountain-as-inspiration/
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SUMMARY:Dr Suzi Bond ‘An amazing array of butterflies’
DESCRIPTION:Suzi\, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics\, will explain why the ACT’s park reserves and the gardens are so important for our common species of butterfly\, as well as some of our lesser-known gems. She will then outline the threats facing butterflies and recommended conservation measures\, including why citizen scientists have such a critical role to play. \nAbstract \n	In this talk Suzi will start with some general butterfly basics before highlighting Canberra’s common species (as well as some of our lesser-known gems)\, which ecosystems are important for our specialist butterflies and will share the stories of some of our local species. We have more than 90 species of butterfly recorded in the ACT\, with more than 40 of these recorded from the gardens\, and Suzi will explain why the ACT’s park reserves and the gardens are so important for our butterfly populations. She will then outline the threats facing butterflies and recommended conservation measures\, including why citizen scientists have such a critical role to play. \nBiography  \n	Dr Suzi Bond is an ecologist working at the Australian Bureau of Statistics\, where she is a specialist in biodiversity accounting. She is an honorary member of the Australian National Insect Collection (CSIRO)\, an honorary senior lecturer at the ANU’s Fenner School of Environment and Society and a butterfly moderator for Canberra Nature Map and Butterflies Australia. Suzi leads an ongoing butterfly monitoring project in collaboration with citizen scientists\, published the first field guide to the butterflies of the ACT and is a co-author on the first book on the moths of the ACT.      \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTID \nLunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November.  Talks last for 1 hour.  We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated.  Please note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \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 from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nThe Booking Link is:  https://www.trybooking.com/CGTID \nThe Friends of the ANBG thank the speakers who volunteer their time and talents to further the knowledge of all attending events in the Gardens. Some summaries or PowerPoint presentations of Thursday talks are available to Friends at the ANBG library. Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team: email talks@friendsanbg.org.au \nThe talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.
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SUMMARY:MEGAfauna: a walk through time!
DESCRIPTION:Alerting all explorers! We need your help to discover our long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nTravel back in time with us for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature\, science\, art\, culture\, history and fun! Throughout July\, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia! \nThis year there are some new ancient creatures who have come to visit. Following their migratory route to seasonal feeding grounds\, three ancient diprotodons have become lost in the city and have found their way to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. As they try to make their way in the altered landscape\, these visitors from a forgotten time created by visual theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society provoke a reflection on how humans have changed this island and its creatures\, and the importance of the Gardens for plant and animal conservation. \nWatch and interact as these life-sized diprotodons roam the Gardens for the first week of the school holidays from 1 – 7 July. Enjoy both day and night activities inspired by our natural world\, with around 18 megafauna sculptures and plants to discover during this month-long event. \nMegafauna will be roving the Gardens during the day near the Friends Lawn and Pollen Cafe. When not roving the Gardens\, these life-sized Diprotodon creatures will take refuge in a prehistoric installation in the Visitor Centre Gallery until they leave to roam the land again on 6 August.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/megafauna-a-walk-through-time/
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SUMMARY:Weeding Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Our next weeding work party  we are planning to continue to remove more of the sollya weeds along the lower side of  Black Mountain Drive. \nMeet:   at the electricity sub-station\, Frith Road ACTON. Look for banners.\n	We shall walk up from there to the work site\, and provide ferry cars if needed.\nBring:  More of your friends if you wish\, as everyone is welcome. \nWear:   Hat\, sunscreen\, long-sleeved shirt\, long pants\, gloves\, stout shoes. \nWe shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:30am. \nPlease book: If you are planning to come\, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711.  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 me by email or phone 0437 298 711.\nWe look forward to hearing from you\, and seeing you at our next weeding work party.\n	Linda\n	 
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