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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 3 June 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm |
Meet: we’ll meet at lower gate of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place, come through the main entry gates, turn left immediately, and park in this bottom row. Look for banners. We shall walk up from there to the work site, and provide ferry cars if needed. Bring: more of your friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. |
| Jo Harding ‘High Country Bush Blitz’ | Thursday, 1 June 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
New species of spiders, from huntsman to jumping spiders are just some of the amazing finds from the Australian Alps Bush Blitz. Jo, from Bush Blitz will share the discoveries from their highest Blitz ever along with stunning photos and video podcast hosted by Bry the Fly Guy. Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free but a donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHW |
| Dr Ben Walcott ‘Gardens and biodiversity’ | Thursday, 25 May 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Ben will talk about how gardens are important for biodiversity. Native plant gardens are particularly important for hosting rare and endangered plants as well as insect and birdlife. Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free but a donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHV |
| Tom Masaglio ‘’Say cheese-tree!' Exploring Australia's vascular plant photographic record’ | Thursday, 18 May 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Tom, from University of New South Wales, will talk about a complex mix of factors resulting in almost 18% of Australia’s native vascular plant species being without easily accessible photographs; SE Australia is well covered, but NT, QLD, and WA have thousands of unphotographed plants. Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free but a donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHU |
| Bronwyn Collins ‘Training the future: 30 years of the Volunteer Botanical Training Program’ | Thursday, 11 May 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Bronwyn, from Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, will look at the history of the program, outcomes for participants and some of the more recent challenges in running a successful program. Bookings can be made from the Friday before the talk until Wednesday night or until seating limits are reached. (Tickets are Free but a donation on entry is appreciated.) This talk will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CGTHT |
| Wonderful Australian Trees | Sunday, 7 May 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Celebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. See a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts, Casuarinas, Bunya pines and many others. Learn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. |
| Wonderful Australian Trees | Sunday, 7 May 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm |
Celebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. See a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts, Casuarinas, Bunya pines and many others. Learn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. |
| Wonderful Australian Trees | Saturday, 6 May 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
Celebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. See a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts, Casuarinas, Bunya pines and many others. Learn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. |
| Wonderful Australian Trees | Saturday, 6 May 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm |
Celebrate Canberra Tree Week by joining a free guided walk. See a variety of wonderful Australian native trees including Eucalypts, Casuarinas, Bunya pines and many others. Learn about the evolution of Australian trees and how they have been adopted across the world. Meet at the clock near the bridge. No booking required for individuals but groups of more than six people should contact walks@friendsanbg.org.au a week before the planned walk. |
| Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 6 May 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm |
Meet: we’ll meet at lower gate of the ANBG’s Southern Car-park. To reach this place, come through the main entry gates, turn left immediately, and park in this bottom row. Look for banners. |
