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Week of Events
Monday, May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025 -Plant Science Talk: Dr Alison Pouliot – ‘Curry Punk & Jelly Brain: The Conservation and Aesthetics of Fungi’
Plant Science Talk: Dr Alison Pouliot – ‘Curry Punk & Jelly Brain: The Conservation and Aesthetics of Fungi’
In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships might best capture the public imagination. Alison will also tell some stories from the writing of her recent book, Funga Obscura – Photo Journeys Among Fungi. The earth’s rapidly changing climate and environmental issues have come […]
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 -Dr Kathy Eyles – ‘International commitments towards conservation’
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May 15, 2025 -Plant Recognition Group – Getting to know agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools)
Dr Kathy Eyles – ‘International commitments towards conservation’
Kathy, of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership, will describe how, in this third decade of Global Strategy for Plant Conservation, the Partnership will continue to support conservation of Australia’s native flora and global efforts to reverse the impacts on plant species. Abstract The Australian Seed Bank Partnership is a not-for-profit alliance of 14 organisations, bringing […]
Plant Recognition Group – Getting to know agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools)
The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on agaric fungi (mushrooms and toadstools). Heino Lepp from the mycology collection of the Australian National Herbarium will talk about the macroscopic features that help identify agarics and will have fresh specimens on hand. A compound microscope is necessary for the identification of many species but, even […]
Friday, May 16, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025 -Cameras and Cafe walk
Cameras and Cafe walk
A Cameras and Café walk will be held again on Saturday 17 May. As usual we meet at the bus stop at 8.40 am. The group then sets out in search of interesting and beautiful images from around the Gardens. We regroup for a refreshment and friendly conversation at Pollen Cafe at around 10.30 am. At […]
Sunday, May 18, 2025
No events on this day.