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SUMMARY:Tasha James ‘What we can learn from the endemic flora of Mt Imlay’
DESCRIPTION:Tasha will give us an update on her research on the isolated peak Mt Imlay\, home to several endemic and endangered flora. \nBiography\nTasha is a plant ecologist focusing on rare and endangered species. She is undertaking her PhD at the University of Canberra. Her undergraduate degree was in environmental science with honours in wetland plant ecology. Tasha now focuses on several critically endangered plant species which are endemic to the isolated summit of Mt Imlay\, NSW. She collects data and samples from field surveys\, drone surveying\, Herbarium records and living collections to incorporate into a variety of analyses across population genetics\, disease dynamics\, and the influence of biophysical factors. She collaborates with the Australian National Botanic Gardens and several Herbaria. This project aims to provide more insight into the unique dynamics of isolated endemic plants to increase the ability for conserving these often-fragile communities. \nAbstract\nMt Imlay\, an isolated peak in south-east NSW\, is home to several endemic and endangered flora. Tasha combines investigations into the ecology\, disease dynamics\, and population genetics of three of these species: Eucalyptus imlayensis\, Hibbertia circinata and Boronia imlayensis\, to make a holistic case study into the management of restricted populations of endangered species. These three species have various forms of ex situ insurance collections and the analyses and comparison of these can further inform conservation strategies. This presentation will discuss this holistic investigation and its findings so far. This work is part of an ongoing PhD project that will provide real-world advice to conservation practitioners in a growing field of science. \nBooking Link – https://www.trybooking.com/DNXHA \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
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/tasha-james-what-we-can-learn-from-the-endemic-flora-of-mt-imlay/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Thursday Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261015T150000
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SUMMARY:The Friends' 38th Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members are cordially invited to attend the 38th Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the ANBG on Thursday 15 October at 3pm in the Gardens’ Theatrette. For catering purposes please register your attendance. Apologies can also be sent – see below. \nWhen: Thursday 15 October\, 2.45 pm for 3 pm start\nWhere: ANBG Theatrette and refreshments afterwards in the Celia Rosser Room\, Banksia Centre. \nAttendance and Apologies for the AGM\nPlease register your attendance or apology by 9 October using this link https://fanbg.memberjungle.club/agm-attendance \nIf you have any questions about the AGM\, please contact the Secretary at secretary@friendsanbg.org.au. \nAGM tiny tours\nVolunteers will be available following the AGM to guide a tiny tour for members to view some new Friends’ funded projects nearby. They will also offer to assist members to the venue for the refreshments at the Celia Rosser Room at the Banksia Centre.  The tiny tours will include the Flora Explorer Custom Shelter\, the Growing Friends plant nursery and a demonstration of the new Projection microscope. The Student Photographic Exhibition will also be accessible in the Banksia Garden\, behind the Banksia Centre. Photographs and art works by members of the Photographic Groups and the Botanic Art Group will be on display. \nAGM Agenda\nOn the agenda will be the election for President\, Vice President and Secretary and one member of Council. If a current member of Council nominates for and is elected to another vacant position\, there will be an additional vacancy for an Ordinary Member. \nThe agenda will include reports from Dr Matthew Parker\, Director ANBG\, Science and ANBG\, Parks Australia; Linda Beveridge\, Friends President and Dr Rod King\, Friends Treasurer. \nThe Flora Explorer bus will be available for members requiring special assistance to reach the Celia Rosser Room in the Banksia Centre after the tours. \nAGM documents and information about how to nominate for the vacant positions are on the Friends’ website via this link https://friendsanbg.org.au/news/the-friends-38th-annual-general-meeting. \nNominations for Council vacancies\nCall for nominations for vacant positions on Council\nNominations are being sought for President\, Vice President\, Secretary and one ordinary member of Council. The term of office for these positions is from November 2026 to October 2028. \nAre you a scientist\, a chartered accountant\, a bookkeeper or an IT specialist with a love for the ANBG? Do you have other skills and experience that might be helpful for the Council of the Friends of the ANBG? If so\, please consider nominating for the Council. \nHow to nominate\nThe nomination forms and information are available on the website at: https://friendsanbg.org.au/news/the-friends-38th-annual-general-meeting. \nCompleted nomination forms should reach Secretary via secretary@friendsanbg.org.au no later than 5pm on Friday 9th October. \nIf you have any questions\, please email them to secretary@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/the-friends-38th-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:ANBG Theatrette\, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2601\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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SUMMARY:Wake Up With the Birds
DESCRIPTION:A wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra’s amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. \nIn a small group\, experience the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and at their most active. \nWalks start at 8.30 am (Gates open at 8.15 am) \nThe event includes a 1 1/2 to 2 hour guided walk with an experienced guide. \nSome binoculars will be provided\, but bring your own if you have them. \nChildren attending the walks must be over the age of 8 and accompanied by an adult. \nWhen: Saturday 3 October\, Saturday 10 October\, Sunday 11 October and Saturday 17 October \nWhere: Meet outside the Gardens Visitor Centre \nCost: Friends Members $15\, Non-Members $20\, Children (school age) $10 \nBookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/DNOXB \nEnquiries: events@friendsanbg.org.au
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/wake-up-with-the-birds-1710/
LOCATION:Visitor Centre\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Guided walk
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SUMMARY:Cameras and Cafe Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next walk takes place on Sunday 18 October. See you at the bus stop at 8.40 am and at Pollen at 10.30 for coffee and a cake. \nInsects\, birds\, and blooms are in spring abundance\, so it is a great time to join fellow PG members as we explore and photograph the Gardens. There is always expert photographic knowledge on hand for those who are new to the Group or who wish to expand their skills.
URL:https://friendsanbg.org.au/event/cameras-and-cafe-walk-11/
LOCATION:ANBG Bus Stop\, Australian National Botanic Gardens\, Canberra\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Walk
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