The Spring Sale was held on Saturday 12 October and, like previous sales, was a great success. Around 1100 plants were sold in less than 30 minutes. Some people knew precisely which plants they wanted and headed straight for them while others sought advice from the Growing Friends ‘gurus’. Everyone seemed happy with their purchases and keen to plant them out.
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Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting
NOTICE OF MEETING: The 36th Annual General meeting of the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Inc. will be held on 24 October 2024, commencing at 3.00pm in the ANBG Theatrette (arrive at 2.45 pm).
NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION - Amendment of Constitution: That the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Incorporated adopt by Special Resolution the draft Constitution dated September 2024.
Download the agenda and meeting papers (hard copies will not be provided).
Student Photographic Competition winners
On Saturday 28 September the awardees at the Student Photography Competition received their prizes and certificates from Neville Page, President of the Friends of the ANBG, and Dr Rebecca Pirzl, Branch Head Science and the ANBG, Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water. Their photos, taken within the Gardens, are now on display in the Banksia Garden and on the Competition's page on this website.
Library Connect September 2024
This edition of Library Connect (PDF, 718 KB) has the usual listing of new books, a few articles for your interest and an invitation to browse some books which are ‘free to good home’. The books are good-quality discards not required in the library collection and are available now. The library is staffed Mon–Fri 9.30–4.30 and Alex can also be contacted by email or phone (02 6250 9480) if you need assistance.
AAFBG e-ucalypt issue 133, September 2024
View the latest issue of e-ucalypt, the email newsletter of the Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens (AAFBG).
Considering a donation to the Friends?
At this time of the year, many members consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Friends. It's easy and convenient to donate online. You can choose the method that suits you best:
- Online card payment - use a secure online payment facility to pay by Visa or Mastercard.
- Direct deposit - fill out an easy donation form and get the details you need to complete your payment and receive your receipt.
The Challenge of Change: AAFBG 2024 Conference - e-ucalypt news issue 129, May 2024
The host of the 2024 AAFBG Conference is the Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens. This special issue of the AAFBG e-eucalypt news includes the host's Invitation to conference participants, and the final call for Registrations and Expressions of Interest in presentations (workshops, rapid-fire spots, etc.), and to request poster display space.
Library Connect May 2024
This edition of Library Connect has the usual listing of new books, a new artwork and a few articles for your interest. The library is staffed Mon - Fri 9.30 - 4.30 and Alex can also be contacted by email or phone (02 6250 9480) if you need assistance. The “click and collect” boxes in the Visitor Centre are still available for returning items, and Alex is very happy to leave items there for collection if that’s easier than visiting the library.
Library Connect April 2024 and ANZAC Day closure
This edition of Library Connect has the usual listing of new books and a couple of articles for your interest. The Library will be closed Thursday 25th & Friday 26th April. The 'click and collect' boxes are available in the Visitor Centre for returns. The Library is normally staffed Mon - Fri 9.30 - 4.30, or Alex can be contacted by email or phone (02 6250 9480) if you need assistance.
Friends Public Fund has changed
The Australian Government has changed the rules relating to environmental funds, and that includes the Friends of the ANBG Public Fund. The Register of Environmental Organisations has been abolished, and along with it the need for the Friends to have a separate Public Fund. Donations will now be made directly to the Friends, and will continue to be tax deductible. Donors will be issued with an official receipt which clearly shows that the donation is tax deductible. |