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Plant Recognition Group survey

The Friends Plant Recognition Group meets monthly to deepen our understanding of how to recognise a particular group of plants. A workshop leader with expertise in the specific area presents an overview and representative specimens are available to examine. The Group has microscopes and hand lenses available to enable more detailed study of the specimens. We have designed a short survey to help plan sessions that will appeal to Friends. Could you please complete the survey and return it to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au before 17 August?

New Membership System on track for November launch

Council is very pleased to announce that the Membership Project Team has made good progress with the procurement of a new membership system for Friends. Council is satisfied that Member Jungle is the best option available to us for hosting our new system. Further information on selection, approvals and progress is available here. We hope Member Jungle will be ready to ‘go live’ in November this year, after the coming round of membership renewals has been completed using the existing system.

Seeking new members for the Membership Team

The Membership Team carries out a central role in our organisation. It deals with enquiries, processes applications and renewals, and keeps the details on the Register of Members up-to-date. This requires good liaison skills and the ability to work cooperatively within a small team. If you are interested in becoming part of the team, please email bulletin@friendsanbg.org.au

Library Connect July 2025

This edition of Library Connect has the usual listing of new books, a few articles for your interest and a reminder that we still have spare copies of the Flora of Australia to give away. Not all volumes are available so please contact Alex if you are after a specific volume. 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.

STEP Newsletter June 2025

You can find the latest newsletter from the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP) HERE. STEP is at Forest 20 of the National Arboretum and is a regional botanic garden, education and conservation centre demonstrating southern tablelands species within the Arboretum.

Appeal for Leaders for Bird-watching group

The Program Development Team of U3A would love to hear from anyone who might be interested in leading a monthly Bird-watching group. The group does not require a birding expert: it is suitable for a person (or persons) with a reasonable knowledge of, and interest in, the birds of this region. Some knowledge of local reserves and parks in and around Canberra would be useful. You can find further information HERE.

Seeking Casual Education Rangers

The Australian National Botanic Gardens are looking for Casual Education Rangers to present educational tours to school groups in the Gardens.  You can find the Position Profile (Duties and Selection Criteria) for casual APS 3 - Education Ranger HERE.  Applications close 7am Monday 14 July 2025.

Library Connect June 2025

This edition of Library Connect has the usual listing of new books, 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.

The Garden Path - Newsletter of Friends of ERBG

We have recently received a copy of the April / May edition of The Garden Path, the newsletter of the Friends of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden.  You can read it HERE.

Seeking new Council member for casual vacancy

One of our Council members has had to resign for health and family reasons. Would you like to fill this casual vacancy as a general member of Council?  Please complete a nomination form and send this along with a profile of around 100 words stating relevant experience and areas of interest to secretary@friendsanbg.org.au by 5pm 25 June 2025.

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