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SUMMARY:Art in Miniature Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:AIM (Art in Miniature) Canberra is delighted to be holding its 25th exhibition as a group at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nWe are a friendship group of artists living in Canberra and its regions who enjoy working and exhibiting miniatures together.  \nIn this exhibition we are taking inspiration directly from the beautiful ANBG. Its flora\, fauna\, herpetology\, entomology\, buildings\, visitors and views have all inspired our group to create over 100 miniatures by 22 members.
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SUMMARY:M16 Artspace Exhibitions - 'Rendezvous: Notes from the Botanic Gardens' and 'See What I See'
DESCRIPTION:Two of the exhibitions currently on show at the M16 ArtSpace are ‘Rendezvous: Notes from the Botanic Gardens’ and ‘See What I See’. \n‘Rendezvous’ includes a terrific and fun wall mural of the water dragons by Bryn Jones and other interesting artworks inspired by the Gardens. \n‘See What I See’ is the annual NatureArt Lab tutor exhibition\, showcasing the creative work and immense talent of their teaching team. \nBoth are well worth checking out. \nYou can find more about the M16 Artspace HERE. \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Stephen Utick ‘Camellia Flower God\, the sacred camellias of Asia’
DESCRIPTION:Stephen\, a Visiting Curator Theaceae at the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Sydney\, will embark on a fabulous journey to sacred and other places of China and Japan to discover ethnobotanical stories of the Family Theaceae Genus Camellia. \nAbstract\nEmbark on a fabulous journey across the shrines\, temples and other sacred places of China and Japan to discover one of the most remarkable ethnobotanical stories of the Family Theaceae Genus Camellia. From the southern silk road of ancient Yunnan to the famous Buddhist Todaiji Temple of Canberra’s Sister City Nara\, Dr Utick will reveal the full extent of the understanding of the ethnobotany of sacred camellia trees. Be prepared for sacred inner spaces\, lost and forgotten kingdoms\, and the Temple of the Mishi or flower god. This presentation will be a global first\, based on research material sourced over a decade through the International Camellia Society. \nBiography\nStephen Utick is a global camellia expert\, a Visiting Curator Theaceae at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney and the secretary of Camellia Ark Australia\, an organisation that saves and propagates rare and endangered camellias from all over Australia. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFH \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/DDEFH \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. \n 
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SUMMARY:Book launch: The Man Who Planted Canberra [SOLD OUT but waitlist available]
DESCRIPTION:Join Robert Macklin\, Max Bourke\, Lenore Coltheart and Steve Thomas in conversation\, to celebrate the release of Robert’s book The Man Who Planted Canberra: Charles Weston and His Three Million Trees. \nInsights into the history\, design and future of the National Capital’s landscaping\, horticulture and reforestation will be shared\, including the use of both native and exotic plant species throughout our region. \nThis special launch event will take place in the Margaret Whitlam Pavillion at the National Arboretum\, combining fascinating discussion with breathtaking views of Canberra and the Arboretum’s living collections of rare\, endangered and significant trees. \nThe presentation will be followed by book sales and signing.  \nEntry to this event is free\, however places are strictly limited\, and early booking is recommended. \nFurther information available here: https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/book-launch-man-who-planted-canberra  \nTickets available here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/sjjny/book_launch_the_man_who_planted_canberra.aspx \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is SOLD OUT but a waitlist is available \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/book-launch-the-man-who-planted-canberra-sold-out-but-waitlist-available/
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SUMMARY:Exploring STEP at the Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP) is a regional botanic garden\, education and conservation centre demonstrating southern tablelands species of eucalypt trees and understorey plants. It is located within the National Arboretum\, Canberra. (https://step.asn.au) \nExperienced STEP volunteers will take us on a one hour guided walk. Come and admire this beautiful garden of local southern tablelands species. \nMeet at the STEP entrance  flag down on lowest level carpark opposite the Visitor Centre at the Arboretum 10 minutes before the tour.  \nBookings essential:   https://www.trybooking.com/DDKBD \nCost:  $5 (proceeds will be shared between the Friends of ANBG and STEP) \nWear comfortable shoes\, and be prepared for some uneven ground.
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