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SUMMARY:Guided Walks - Leaves - to drop or not to drop
DESCRIPTION:Most Australian trees are evergreen but there are a few that lose some or all of their leaves.   \nJoin a free one-hour guided walk to see examples and hear some of the factors that influence why a tree might drop its leaves.  \nWalks leave from the clock near the ANBG bridge at 11am and 2pm each day.  \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:Doug Laing - ‘Invasive species in Australia: history\, culture and consequences’
DESCRIPTION:Are invasive species or climate change the most costly threat to biodiversity and our broader natural environment? Doug\, a former diplomat and now active volunteer with the ANBG and Friends\, will reflect on the origins\, costs\, consequences and future trajectory of past follies. \nAbstract \nThere’s no doubt that climate change is the great existential threat facing us\, our economies and natural environments\, and indeed the world we know\, but if we were to rate the most immediate and\, arguably\, most costly threat to our biodiversity and broader natural environment is its invasive species\, not climate change\, that is at the top. The major culprits like rabbits\, rats\, cats and foxes are all too familiar. However\, this talk will delve a little deeper into the subject and reflect on the origins\, costs\, consequences and future trajectory of past folly. \nBiography \nDoug is a former diplomat\, incurable birdwatcher\, education ranger and volunteer guide at the ANBG with an enduring fascination with biogeography and how things in nature connect. \nBookings open 11 April at https://www.trybooking.com/DAIRS
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/doug-laing-invasive-species-in-australia-history-culture-and-consequences/
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SUMMARY:Autumn courtyards of Parliament House tours (10am\, 11am\, 12 noon)
DESCRIPTION:Australian Parliament House will be presenting its Autumn Courtyards of Parliament House tours on Friday 9 May and Saturday 10 May 2025. \nJoin a tour and discover that Parliament House is not only the seat and symbol of Australia’s democracy\, but a masterpiece of landscape architecture and design. \nEach courtyard is different from the next through sculpture\, scale\, plant selection\, and colour. Led by a friendly guide\, this walking tour is a rare opportunity to visit courtyards not normally open to the public. Engage in a tour highlight and have your photo taken with the renowned Budget Tree. \nBookings are essential on all tours. Book here (press on the Book Now button to reach the ticketing options and information) With limited places available\, please book to avoid disappointment. If you need help to book your tour\, please call 02 6277 5399. \nTimes: Standard tours: 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. As well\, there will be an accessible guided tour at 11:00 am to welcome guests who use wheelchairs\, mobility devices\, or prefer a slower pace. Booking for this tour can be made via this  link here. \nValid photo identification must be shown to participate\, as this tour is in the private areas. Without photo identification participants cannot be issued with a private area pass and may not be able to join the tour. \nCost: Adult $46\, Concession $36 \nAn optional refreshment package can be added to your ticket. The package includes a delicious scone and hot beverage of your choice from the Queen’s Terrace Café. \nDuration: 1 hour \nParking: Free for 1 hour\, then parking rates apply \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/autumn-courtyards-of-parliament-house-tours-10am-11am-12-noon/
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SUMMARY:Autumn courtyards of Parliament House tours (10am\, 11am\, 12 noon)
DESCRIPTION:Australian Parliament House will be presenting its Autumn Courtyards of Parliament House tours on Friday 9 May and Saturday 10 May 2025. \nJoin a tour and discover that Parliament House is not only the seat and symbol of Australia’s democracy\, but a masterpiece of landscape architecture and design. \nEach courtyard is different from the next through sculpture\, scale\, plant selection\, and colour. Led by a friendly guide\, this walking tour is a rare opportunity to visit courtyards not normally open to the public. Engage in a tour highlight and have your photo taken with the renowned Budget Tree. \nBookings are essential on all tours. Book here (press on the Book Now button to reach the ticketing options and information) With limited places available\, please book to avoid disappointment. If you need help to book your tour\, please call 02 6277 5399. \nTimes:10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 noon \n(As well as the other tours\, there will be an accessible guided tour on Friday 9 May at 11:00 am to welcome guests who use wheelchairs\, mobility devices\, or prefer a slower pace. Booking for this tour can be made via this  link here.) \nValid photo identification must be shown to participate\, as this tour is in the private areas. Without photo identification participants cannot be issued with a private area pass and may not be able to join the tour. \nCost: Adult $46\, Concession $36 \nAn optional refreshment package can be added to your ticket. The package includes a delicious scone and hot beverage of your choice from the Queen’s Terrace Café. \nDuration: 1 hour \nParking: Free for 1 hour\, then parking rates apply \n  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/autumn-courtyards-of-parliament-house-tours-10am-11am-12-noon/
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