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SUMMARY:Robert Macklin – ‘The man who planted Canberra: Charles Weston and his 3 million trees’
DESCRIPTION:Robert’s recent book explores Weston’s life in the UK and his vital contribution to Canberra’s dramatic foundation and its arboreal and botanic creation. \nAbstract \nThe design of the Capital by Walter Burley Griffin – and its brilliant illustration by Marion Mahony Griffin – has overwhelmed its remarkable arboreal and botanical creation by Charles Weston from 1913. When Griffin departed in 1920 at the behest of the Hughes Government\, Weston became responsible for the city’s entire landscape in time for the Opening of Parliament in 1927. With the support of the thesis by Dr John Gray\, Robert’s book explores Weston’s life in the UK and his vital contribution to Canberra’s dramatic foundation. \nBiography\nRobert Macklin is the award winning author of 31 books\, mostly non-fiction\, of Australian history in peace and war. \nBookings open on 17 October at https://www.trybooking.com/DDEFW \nBooking\nLunchtime 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. \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/robert-macklin-the-man-who-planted-canberra-charles-weston-and-his-3-million-trees-2/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Illuminate '25 - annual Photo Group exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate ’25 will be the 12th annual exhibition by the Friends Photographic Group. \nThe exhibition features captivating photographs taken within the Gardens\, and of Australian fauna and flora in their natural environment. The works include plant portraits\, close-up shots of flowers\, birds and insects\, intimate landscapes within the Gardens\, and fauna from the Canberra region.  \n‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light\, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The exhibition invites us to discover\, appreciate and value Australia’s unique flora and fauna. The Group aims to share their passion for discovering\, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras. \nThis year the special prize categories for entries will be ‘Australian Native Plants and Fungi’\, and ‘Fauna – of the ANBG’.  \nAll photographs on show are for sale – and they make great Christmas presents! Additional copies of some works can be ordered\, and other items for sale include unframed prints\, greeting cards\, and specialty calendars by individual members. The exhibition is in the Visitor Centre Gallery\, open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Entry is free. \nThe exhibition will open with a special preview for Friends and ANBG staff on the evening of Thursday 20 November.  \n\n	Images by Simone Slater\, Natalie Aldridge\, and Paul Bainton
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/illuminate-25-annual-photo-group-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Illuminate ’25 – annual Photo Group exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate ’25 will be the 12th annual exhibition by the Friends Photographic Group. \nThe exhibition features captivating photographs taken within the Gardens\, and of Australian fauna and flora in their natural environment. The works include plant portraits\, close-up shots of flowers\, birds and insects\, intimate landscapes within the Gardens\, and fauna from the Canberra region. \n‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light\, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The exhibition invites us to discover\, appreciate and value Australia’s unique flora and fauna. The Group aims to share their passion for discovering\, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras. \nThis year the special prize categories for entries will be ‘Australian Native Plants and Fungi’\, and ‘Fauna – of the ANBG’. \nAll photographs on show are for sale – and they make great Christmas presents! Additional copies of some works can be ordered\, and other items for sale include unframed prints\, greeting cards\, and specialty calendars by individual members. The exhibition is in the Visitor Centre Gallery\, open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Entry is free. \nThe exhibition will open with a special preview for Friends and ANBG staff on the evening of Thursday 20 November.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/illuminate-25-annual-photo-group-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre Gallery\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
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