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SUMMARY:Photo competition for students of Australia schools and colleges
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 competition is open to students attending Australian primary or secondary schools or colleges. All entries must be digital photographs taken in the ANBG\, featuring some aspect of the Gardens such as plants\, wildlife or scenery. \nEnter online at fanbg.local/students-photographic-competition/. Entries must be received by the organisers before 5pm on Friday 30th August 2024. To avoid delays and congestion\, submit your entry as early as possible. \nDownload the information sheets for secondary schools & colleges (PDF\, 254KB) and for primary schools (PDF\, 254KB).
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/photo-competition-for-students-of-australia-schools-and-colleges/
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SUMMARY:Dr Keith Bayless 'The wonder of tiny dark flies'
DESCRIPTION:Keith\, a research scientist at CSIRO\, says flies are one of the most diverse insect orders\, yet poorly known in their species richness and evolution. He will describe innovations in the field and lab for understanding how\, when\, and why small dark coloured flies diversified spectacularly. \nAbstract\n	Flies are one of the most diverse insect orders\, and the family-level diversity is centred in acalyptrates. The ecological diversity of acalyptrate flies is incredible\, with bizarrely specialised parasites and saprophages to devastating agricultural plant pests. These life histories evolved many times independently\, from beaches to mountain-tops. Their anatomical diversity is similarly vast\, ranging from gangly stilt-legged flies to tiny spherical wingless flies (i.e. walks). Their physical adaptations can be correlated with their life history\, for instance mantis-like grabbing legs on predators\, or elaborate egg-laying structures on parasites. Some of the most striking Australian flies are poorly known in terms of their species richness and evolution. This is particularly prevalent for small\, dark coloured flies with specialised niches. Innovations in the field and lab are streamlining our approaches for understanding how\, when\, and why this group of insects diversified spectacularly. \nBiography\n	Dr. Keith Bayless is a research scientist at the Australian National Insect Collection studying the evolutionary biology of flies. His research incorporates genomics\, systematics\, field ecology\, and behaviour. See https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-05/meet-the-amazing-fly-hunter/102193972 \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CQGMN   \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/CQGMN \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/dr-keith-bayless-the-wonder-of-tiny-dark-flies/
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SUMMARY:The Challenge of Change: AAFBG 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The coming AAFBG Biennial Conference 2024 will be hosted by The Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens\nJoin us as we tackle the big issues and explore solutions\n\nto create rewarding relationships\nto work well with volunteers\nto identify opportunities within a changing climate\nto employ technology that enhances our message and effectiveness.\n\nKeynote speaker: Dale Arvidsson\, Curator of Brisbane Botanic Gardens.\nPre and post conference tours of Sunshine Coast Gardens.\n	Twilight welcome drinks and Handbury Award presentations\nConference Dinner at Mooloolaba Beach. \nKey Takeaways\nYou will leave armed with a portfolio of experiences gleaned from Gardens around Australia.  Learn what has worked and what hasn’t as well as: \n\nvaluable information\nnew networks\nactionable ideas\n\nto share with your Friends group. \nYou can register online now:\n	 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/the-challenge-of-change-aafbg-2024-conference/
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