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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Group session
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Journalling Group has been meeting for over five years. Members are enjoying the Gardens through the changing seasons. September should see many Acacias in flower\, and the Rainforest is of particular interest for its wonderful textures and lighting. \nThe Group meets on the first Monday of each month. All Friends are welcome to join. \nFor more information\, contact the Group’s convenor Lesley Page at naturejournal@friendsanbg.org.au.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/nature-journaling-group-session/
LOCATION:Clock near the bridge\, ANBG\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Three Worlds Oak - Professor Tim Entwisle
DESCRIPTION:Three Worlds Oak \n Monday 7 September 6pm\, Theatre and Online  \nJoin the Friends of the National Library and the ACT branch of the Australian Garden History Society for their annual joint lecture\, as they present Professor Tim Entwisle to discuss the extraordinary diversity of the humble oak. \nIn Tim Entwisle’s forthcoming book*\, Three Worlds Oak\, a dying hybrid oak in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens sets off on a search for its parents\, and in doing so reveals the extraordinary diversity of the genus Quercus. \nFrom the Himalaya to Mexico\, from knee-high scrub to rainforest giants\, more than four hundred species of oak shape landscapes\, cultures and histories. Their leaves can blaze red and gold\, acorns can be the size of a hand\, and while only a few cross the equator to the south others survive in mountains to 4\,000 metres. Tim will illustrate his presentation with illustrations by his wife (and active AGHS member) Lynda Entwisle\, as well as photographs of oaks in their natural settings. Tim wants to remind us there is far more to oaks than the familiar English tree\, and to invite us to look anew at some of the world’s most beloved plants. \nLight refreshments will be served after the lecture. \n*Due out in Australia in December 2026\, you can preorder from booksellers listed by the local distributor NewSouth Books. \nBook for Three Worlds Oak
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/three-worlds-oak-professor-tim-entwisle/
LOCATION:National Library of Australia\, Parkes Place\, Parkes\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Dr Gavin Smith ‘Some reflections from a decade of working with and learning from one of Australia’s most misunderstood snakes’
DESCRIPTION:Gavin brings together his research in sociology\, ecology and conservation with his expertise in handling snakes. \nAbstract\nGavin will reflect on a decade of conservation work with eastern brown snakes (and other reptile species) in the Bush Capital and surrounding region. This work has taken the form of snake rescue\, removal\, relocation\, care\, research\, education and advocacy. Collectively\, it has enabled me to build a detailed perspective on the human—snake and pet—snake conflict\, urban encroachment and habitat fragmentation\, eastern brown snake biology and behavioural ecology. There is a great complexity and variability within this species even in a relatively small geographical area. I will share some insights on one of Australia’s most misunderstood and feared snakes\, and outline some of the conservation challenges it and other species confront. \nBiography\nDr Gavin Smith is an Associate Professor at the ANU and the Head of Sociology. His academic work spans the fields of sociology\, ecology and conservation. He is also a licensed snake handler in the ACT and NSW. Each year\, he fields thousands of calls for assistance from members of the public\, and his ACT Snake Removals team work with between 300-400 individual snakes over the course of a season\, many of these injured and some requiring veterinary treatment. Smith is the Principal Investigator on the Canberra Snake Tracking Project\, an ANU study exploring the spatial and behavioural ecology and population dynamics of urban adapted eastern brown snakes in Canberra and the conservational challenges confronted by this species. \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DNXGP \nOne-hour talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. We welcome donations by gold coins\, notes\, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated. \nPlease note: unless otherwise indicated\, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette. \nIt is a good idea to reserve a seat at the talks that you wish to attend; several talks are booked out very quickly. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk. \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. Some 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  \n 
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/dr-gavin-smith-some-reflections-from-a-decade-of-working-with-and-learning-from-one-of-australias-most-misunderstood-snakes/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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