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SUMMARY:UKRAINIAN EGG DYEING with Tanya Scharaschkin
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create beautiful dyed eggs using a traditional Ukrainian method with botanical artist and scientist Dr Tanya Scharaschkin from Tasmania!  \nVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio\, M16 Artspace\, 21 Blaxland Crescent\, Griffith\, ACT \nCost: $80 \nBook HERE \nThis promises to be something completely different for a fun activity on a Monday morning! Join our tutor Tanya to learn the ‘Art of Pysanka’ egg dyeing techniques from Ukraine. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty\, “to write” or “to inscribe\,” as the designs are not painted on\, but written (inscribed) with beeswax. \nOur emphasis will be on learning the techniques to create dyed eggs\, and decorating one egg with traditional Ukrainian folk patterns and designs using a wax-resist method.  This will enable you to then create your own designs inspired by Australian native flowers or leaves in your own time.  \nPrerequisites: No prior experience is required. \nMaterials: All materials will be provided\, and please bring along an apron.  \nAbout the tutor:  \nDr Tanya Scharaschkin is a botanist\, artist and teacher. Tanya is intrigued by patterns in nature and is keen to share the beauty of plants that she sees at different scales as a botanist. Her artwork combines traditional botanical art with photography and digital art using a variety of media. She hopes her art will inspire others to not only admire plants but also develop an understanding and appreciation for the biology of plants.   \nTanya is an enthusiastic and well-organised instructor. Her lectures\, talks and workshops enable the general public to understand scientific concepts. Tanya conducts a variety of workshops as a way of sharing her enthusiasm for plants and bringing art and science together. \nTanya was born and brought up in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Botany and Zoology and a Master’s in Science degree in Zoology from Pakistan\, followed by a Master’s degree in Vertebrate Paleontology and a PhD in Plant Systematics from the US. Much of her academic career was spent at Queensland University of Technology\, Brisbane. She is now a free-lance botanist and artist\, living and working in Collinsvale\, Tasmania. Most of Tanya’s projects incorporate a botanical theme\, although she has designed\, made and exhibited mathematically-motivated quilts. Her artwork is held in private collections\, in Australia and overseas.
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SUMMARY:Themed Walk - Parliamentary Timber
DESCRIPTION:6 – 12 May\, 11am to noon and 2pm to 3pm – Free \nJoin a free guided walk during ACT Tree Week to learn abut the beautiful Australian timbers featured in Parliament House. \nParliament House and Old Parliament House both feature some beautiful timbers from Australian trees.  \nOn this free guided walk through the Botanic Gardens\, see living examples of these trees and hear some interesting snippets of information about them.  \nMeet at the Gardens at the clock clock near the bridge to the Cafe.  \nNo booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au  a week before the planned walk.
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SUMMARY:Dr Gemma Hoyle  ‘Can we bank the cloud forests? Conservation and ecology of threatened species endemic to tropical mountaintops in Far North Queensland.’
DESCRIPTION:Gemma\, from the National Seed Bank at ANBG\, will describe synthesising current seed science knowledge\, seed collection\, storage behaviour and germination and will it enable ex situ conservation in Australia’s cloud forest flora? \nAbstract \nFunded by the Ian Potter Foundation\, The Tropical Mountain Plant Science (TroMPS) project is responding to urgent calls for ex situ conservation measures in Queensland’s Wet Tropics. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area of northeast Queensland contains tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) in which > 70 endemic\, seed-bearing species are at high risk of extinction. To mitigate this risk\, we synthesised current seed science knowledge from TM plant communities around the world and examined what is known about seed collection\, storage behaviour and germination to enable ex situ conservation of Australia’s cloud forest flora. In addition\, virtually nothing is known about factors that determine the regeneration and distribution of these species. We also investigated the impacts of light quality on germination of six species using natural sunlight and green polyester filters. Light quality\, specifically the ratio of red to far-red light (R:FR; 660:730 nm)\, has been shown to influence seed germination of light-sensitive seeds\, including many small-seeded tropical species. Canopy cover\, leaf litter and cloud immersion all affect the R:FR that plants are exposed to\, potentially permitting fine-scale discrimination of light conditions for seed germination. \nBiography  \n	Dr Gemma Hoyle is a Seed Scientist at the National Seed Bank in the Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra. Her research focuses on seed germination\, dormancy and longevity to improve the conservation and management of Australia’s native flora. \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLW \nBooking\n	Lunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and we thank all those who have donated.  \nUnless otherwise indicated\, talks are held in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; talks may be booked out very quickly.  Bookings can be made from about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk or until seating limits are reached.  \nBooking Link:  https://www.trybooking.com/CQGLW \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.
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