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SUMMARY:Seeds of Wonder Themed Walks
DESCRIPTION:Science week in 2026 has the theme ‘Seeds of science: Nurturing knowledge for all’. Seeds of plants come in all shapes and sizes. Seeds\, with their packed lunch on board\, are a place where time can stand still.  But seeds don’t stand still\, they move around the environment.  Come for a free guided walk in the Gardens and discover some of the amazing properties of seeds. \nThese one-hour guided walks are held at 11am and 2pm each day\, from Monday 17 August to Sunday 23 August. \nMeet at the flag near the café bridge. \nNo booking required for individuals\, but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/seeds-of-wonder-themed-walks/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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SUMMARY:Plant Recognition Group - Would you like to know more about Eucalyptus?
DESCRIPTION:Nigel England (CSIRO – Australian Tree Seed Centre) will be facilitating a plant recognition workshop on the Eucalyptus family\, focussing on practical identification tips and useful botanical features and terminology. \nNigel will demonstrate the use of EUCLID – an interactive\, comprehensive identification tool and information system for Australian eucalypts (genera Eucalyptus\, Corymbia\, and Angophora). Developed by the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research\, it uses Lucid software to help identify over 900 species using whatever features are available to you \nNigel is based at the Black Mountain Laboratories in Canberra\, is a Research Technician  specializing in tree breeding and forest seed management.  Nigel has expertise in forestry trial management\, seed collection\, and propagation\, with a strong focus on Eucalyptus species. \nWhen: Monday 17 August 13.30 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish.\nWhere: Solander Studio\, 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-would-you-like-to-know-more-about-eucalyptus/
LOCATION:Solander Studio\, Banksia Centre\, ANBG\, ANBG Clunies Ross St\, Acton\, Australian Capital Territory\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Australian National Herbarium Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Friends on a fascinating tour of the Australian National Herbarium (ANH). \nMaintained by CSIRO\, the ANH is one of the largest plant collections in the country\, with more than one million plant specimens. Some of the specimens were collected during Captain Cook’s 1770 expedition to Australia. \nThe ANH also houses specimens taken from the Australian National Botanic Gardens and helps to verify the scientific names used in labelling the Gardens’ collection of living plants. Specimens are also used for ongoing taxonomic and evolutionary research\, population biology and ecological studies. \nThis tour is exclusive to ANBG Friends. It is restricted to adults\, as we will be passing through or near laboratories with various hazards and chemicals. \nThe building is suitable for people with mobility issues. \nWhen: Wednesday\, 19 and 26 August\, at 10:00am\nWhere: Meet at CSIRO Black Mountain Site \nRSVP: Bookings are essential\, and open on 1 August. Click HERE to purchase a ticket. [https://www.trybooking.com/DNIYW ] \nThe cost for ANBG Friends is $10. \nAny enquiries about the tour should be directed to events@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/australian-national-herbarium-tour/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:CSIRO Black Mountain
CATEGORIES:Special Tour
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SUMMARY:Professor Marcel Cardillo 'Grevillea/Hakea: the story of a remarkable evolutionary radiation'
DESCRIPTION:The genera Grevillea and Hakea form one of Australia’s most spectacular and successful evolutionary radiations\, with at least 650 species distributed almost ubiquitously across the continent. Our team at ANU have spent over a decade piecing together the story of this remarkable group: its origins and evolutionary history\, its current patterns of diversity\, and its prospects for the future under rapid environmental change. I will talk about the story of Grevillea/Hakea \, as far we  now know it\, and what this group can tell us more generally about how climatic and biogeographic changes over tens of millions of years have shaped the Australian flora as we see it today. \nBiography:\nMarcel Cardillo is a professor with the Macroevolution and Macroecology Group\, in the Research School of Biology\, Australian National University. His work focuses on computational analysis of large biodiversity datasets and aims to understand the evolutionary history and present-day conservation of biodiversity. \nBooking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/DKZGM \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. \n\n\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/professor-marcel-cardillo-grevillea-hakea-the-story-of-a-remarkable-evolutionary-radiation/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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