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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250918T123000
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SUMMARY:Professor Andy Whiteley ‘Bioplastics’
DESCRIPTION:Andy\, from CSIRO\, and the BioPlastics Innovaton Hub aim to remove Australia’s dependence on fossil fuel derived polymers in plastic packaging and replace them with fully compostable and sustainable alternatives. \nBiography\n	Professor Andy Whiteley is the Research Director for CSIRO’s Industry Environments (IE) Program based in Western Australia. The IE Program seeks to innovate and mitigate Australia’s wastes to build a sustainable future\, especially in the key areas of Plastics and PFAS\, two of Australia’s major pollutant and waste issues. \nProfessor Whiteley originally obtained a degree and Ph.D. in marine biology and spent 20 years in the UK as a research scientist and leader\, developing a new generation of molecular biology\, genomic and biotechnological solutions for the natural environment\, including environmental monitoring\, protection and cleanup. He moved to Australia in 2012 to become the tenth Premier’s Fellow and Winthrop Professor at the University of Western Australia\, focussing on developing new technologies for mine-site rehabilitation. During the COVID pandemic\, he moved to CSIRO\, where his team was initially responsible for developing and monitoring COVID emergence in wastewater treatment systems for early warning population protection. Post COVID he resumed the core work in chemical and biological risks associated with Australia’s pollution and waste issues. \nIn 2022\, Andy was the key representative for CSIRO in setting up the partnership with Murdoch University for what is now known as the ‘BioPlastics Innovation Hub’ (BiH). An 8 million dollar investment\, launched in 2024\, the BiH represents a unique collaborative effort that unites scientific research\, industry expertise and the impact focus of Australia’s National Science agency\, the CSIRO. \nThe aim of the BiH is to revolutionise plastic packaging and waste systems in order to remove Australia’s dependence on fossil fuel derived polymers and move us toward fully compostable and sustainable BioPlastics and BioPolymers. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFI \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/DDEFI \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/professor-andy-whiteley-bioplastics/
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group Workshop – the amazing world of Australian conifers
DESCRIPTION:The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will provide an overview of the 44 species of Australian conifers including their distribution and some of the factors contributing to this spatial outcome. \nThe workshop will provide guidance on the use of an identification key based on vegetative characteristics: mainly leaves\, cones and buds. About 80% of native conifers can be seen at the ANBG and you will be guided through use of the key to distinguish example species from the gardens. \nThe workshop will be led by Malcolm Watson who has a degree in environmental management (majoring in botany) and has spent the last few years studying and photographing plants at the ANBG. \nWhen: Thursday 18 September 2025 2.00-4.30pm; including extra time to practice if you wish. \nWhere: Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG. \nBookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au   Seats are limited for this session\, so booking ahead is mandatory. \nPlease advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking\, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/plant-recognition-group-workshop-the-amazing-world-of-australian-conifers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Canberra:20250920T083000
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SUMMARY:Wake up with the Birds
DESCRIPTION:8.30 am start (gates open at 8.15 am) \nObserve amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. In a small group\, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. The walk of 1½ to 2 hours with expert bird guides includes plenty of time to stop and look! \nBookings essential:    https://www.trybooking.com/DDJYZ \nCost:  Friends’ members $15; non-members $20 (all proceeds go to projects in the Gardens) \nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them. \nWear comfortable footwear and warm clothes. \n(Please note: event not suitable for small children)  
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SUMMARY:Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you attended the Questacon Mangroves exhibition\, you will be excited learn that Questacon is now offering a Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop with Melanie Tribe! \nPlease see exclusive link below for discounted early bird tickets. This price is valid until 29 August\, after which time tickets will be full price. \nGet your ticket here!\n(or https://shop.questacon.edu.au/products/ and search for Mangroves felting workshop.) \nEvent: Questacon Mangroves Felting Workshop with Melanie Tribe\nDate: Saturday 20th\, Friday 26th or Saturday 27th September\nTime: 9am – 3pm\nLocation: The Ian Potter Foundation Technology Learning Centre\, 60 Denison Street DEAKIN\nCost: $190 (early bird price only)\n	Open to ages 16+ \nThis Biodiversity month\, learn how to make your own needle-felted mudskippers with Questacon! \nYou will be guided by Darwin-based and nationally renowned textile artist Melanie Tribe\, who specialises in vibrant 3D needle felted sculptures. Melanie is also an experienced educator and has taught beginners the art of transforming wool fibres into textured\, lifelike creations. \nWhat you can expect \n\nEnjoy 6 hours of expert instruction from textile artist Melanie Tribe in a small group of 14 participants\nYou will receive a kit with all the materials and tools\, which you can take home and continue creating after the workshop\nTake home your own felted mudskipper at the end of the workshop\nEnjoy morning tea pastry\, tea and coffee \n		 \n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nQuestacon Events Team \nE: events@questacon.edu.au
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