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SUMMARY:19th Annual Art Exhibition of the Friends' Botanic Art Group
DESCRIPTION:The 19th Annual Art Exhibition by the Friends Botanic Art Group\, entitled Wetlands\, will be in the Visitor Centre Gallery from 10 April to 3 May 2025\, from 9.30am to 4.30pm. \nIt features artworks of native flora\, with a special focus on wetland plants and habitats. The works are in a variety of media from the more traditional watercolour to linocuts and scratchboard. \nA special Members’ Preview will be held from 2pm to 4pm Thursday 9 April 2026. \nAll works are for sale. \nLudwigia peploides by Cornelia Buechen-Osmond
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/19th-annual-art-exhibition-of-the-friends-botanic-art-group/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre Gallery\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Associate Professor Brad Tucker ‘The past\, present and future of Mt Stromlo: Celebrating Mt Stromlo’s 100th anniversary’
DESCRIPTION:In its 100 years Mt Stromlo has been at the forefront of astronomical discoveries\, but much of its history has remained hidden. Brad\, from ANU\, will talk about its past and how it is shaping the future of astronomy and Canberra\, and how it is helping to combat light pollution. \nBiography\nBrad is an Astrophysicist/Cosmologist and Associate Professor at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics\, Mt. Stromlo Observatory and the National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science\, at the Australian National University. \nBrad has Bachelor’s degrees in Physics\, Philosophy\, and Theology from the University of Notre Dame and a PhD in Astrophysics and Cosmology from Mt. Stromlo Observatory at the ANU. He’s involved in programs using space telescopes to find stars within the first hours of explosion\, as well as surveys to measure the growth rate of the Universe. He’s developing an ultraviolet space telescope\, as well as uses machine learning to combat light pollution as well as gaining insights into the public’s understanding of science. \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DHLRH \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/associate-professor-brad-tucker-the-past-present-and-future-of-mt-stromlo-celebrating-mt-stromlos-100th-anniversary/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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SUMMARY:Australian Parliament House Autumn Courtyard Tours
DESCRIPTION:Led by one of our knowledgeable guides\, this walking tour offers a rare opportunity to explore courtyards not usually open to the public and view the renowned Budget Tree. This autumn\, discover Parliament House not only as the home of Australia’s democracy\, but as a landmark of landscape architecture and design. \nTour schedule\nOn Fridays and Saturdays from 1 to 23 May at 10:00 am\, 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. \nAccessibility friendly tours\nOn Friday 8 May and Friday 22 May at 10am. Please book via the Accessible Tour accessible tour link. For further details regarding accessibility at Parliament House\, please contact us on 02 6277 5399. \nIdentification requirements\nAll participants must present valid photo identification. Without photo ID\, a private areas pass cannot be issued and entry to the tour will be denied. \nWhat to expect\nThis is a walking tour that travels through internal spaces and outdoor courtyards. Participants may encounter uneven surfaces and varying weather conditions. Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. \nPlease arrive at Parliament House 10 minutes before your tour\, as the event will begin on time. \nOptional refreshment package\nYou can add a refreshment package to your ticket\, which includes a freshly baked scone and a hot beverage of your choice from Queen’s Terrace Café. \nBookings\nBookings are essential and can be made online at the Parliament House website
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/australian-parliament-house-autumn-courtyard-tours/
LOCATION:Australian Parliament House\, Parliament Drive\, Canberra\, ACT\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided walk
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