The Friends’ 38th Annual General Meeting
Week of Events
A Celebration of Wattles
The Golden Wattle is Australia’s floral emblem; the first plant to emerge after the bombing of Hiroshima was a wattle; wattle seeds were an important food source for Indigenous people from inland Australia. Learn some other interesting facts and hear stories about wattles on a free guided walk. These one-hour walks are at 11:00 am […]
Monday, September 4, 2023
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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September 7, 2023 -Dr Suzette Searle ‘Wattle days are here again’
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September 7, 2023 -What’ll be the name of those plants?
Dr Suzette Searle ‘Wattle days are here again’
Abstract Beginning with the first wattle day celebrated 1 September 1910 and the rise in popularity of the day as a fundraiser during the First World War, Wattle Day went on to become a happy nature day that was celebrated in primary schools for decades. Its popularity declined over time, however, until advocates such as […]
What’ll be the name of those plants?
Celebrating wattle week with a hands-on session in acacia plant classification, recognition, identification, and naming. We shall be using microscopes and other tools as well as online and other resources. Where: Celia Rosser Room, Banksia Centre, ANBG Bookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantscience@friendsanbg.org.au . Seats are limited for this session, […]
Friday, September 8, 2023
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
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