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Friends Annual General Meeting, 27 September 2018

Tue, 18/09/2018 - 2:06pm — friendseditor

This year’s 2018 AGM will be held on Thursday 27 September at the ANBG, starting with drinks in the Dickson Room from 5pm, with the AGM proper beginning in the Theatrette at 5:30pm. After the formalities, guest speaker Dr Sally Box will tell us about her new job as Threatened Species Commissioner.

This year the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and three general Council member positions will become vacant. For the Friends to continue, we need to fill these positions. Please consider nominating - contact Lesley Jackman on 0413 766 624 to find out more about what's involved, or to express interest.

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Scooting about the Gardens!

Mon, 17/09/2018 - 10:07am — botanicus

The Friends recently upgraded the mobility scooters at the ANBG, replacing those purchased by the Friends in 2005.

ANBG guest in mobility scooter. Photo: Svetlana Manns

Become a Volunteer Guide - recruiting now for 2019

Fri, 07/09/2018 - 12:34pm — botanicus

Do you have a passion for Australian plants? Do you enjoy the outdoors and spending time with like-minded people? Do you embrace the challenge of expanding your knowledge and skills? Does meeting people from around Australia and from overseas sound like fun? Then the Volunteer Guides Program at the Gardens is for you.

Applications are now open; for details see the Gardens website. Information sessions in the ANBG Theatrette will be held on Wednesday 19th September at 12.30pm and Tuesday 25th September at 5.30pm.

Volunteer Guide Maureen Connolly with a group of ANBG visitors

Library Connect, September 2018

Wed, 05/09/2018 - 8:02pm — friendseditor

The September 2018 edition of Library Connect (PDF, 844KB) provides information on the Australian Reading Hour to be held on the 20th September 2018, features new books on native bees, agriculture and WA wildflowers, and recommends books on Banksias, Wattles and Daniel Solander, as well as spotlighting an e-journal on Biodiversity and Conservation and a golden memory from the Archives.

Library Connect September 2018

Wake Up with the Birds

Spotted Pardalote (Photo: Chris Rogers)
Spotted Pardalote (Photo: Chris Rogers)

The wattles are beginning to flower in Canberra's Nature Parks - a sure sign that spring is around the corner.

The ANBG provides a fantastic habitat for many of Canberra’s birds, with water and nectar in abundance. Quite a few birds have already been sighted collecting nesting materials and it is marvellous to be in the Gardens early in the morning when the birds are active.

Join us for Wake up with the Birds, a 1½ hour guided early morning walk, to see many of our amazing birds. Following the walk you are welcome to stay on for a coffee or breakfast at Pollen, the Gardens Café (bookings at: www.pollencafe.com.au). The walks take place during Floriade.

Wake Up With the Birds is on at 7.45am each Saturday and Sunday from 22 September to 14 October.

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