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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Up with the Birds | Sunday, 30 September 2018 - 7:45am to 9:15am |
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake Up With the Birds. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and are at their most active. Each small group is led by a knowledgeable guide. If you wish, after the guided walk stay on at the cafe, Pollen, for a drink and/or breakfast (Please book and pay for separately). |
| Wake Up with the Birds | Saturday, 29 September 2018 - 7:45am to 9:15am |
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake Up With the Birds. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and are at their most active. Each small group is led by a knowledgeable guide. If you wish, after the guided walk stay on at the cafe, Pollen, for a drink and/or breakfast (Please book and pay for separately). |
| ANBG Friends Photographic Group - September excursion | Friday, 28 September 2018 - 12:00am to 11:45pm |
Tidbinbilla excursion In place of our regular meeting there will be a day excursion to Tidbinbilla – more details to follow. |
| Annual General Meeting 2018 | Thursday, 27 September 2018 - 5:00pm to Friday, 28 September 2018 - 4:45pm |
The 30th AGM of the Friends of the ANBG will be held on Thursday 27 September 2018 at 5:30 pm in the Gardens Theatrette. Light refreshments will be served from 5 pm in the Dickson room. Elections will be held for the position of President, Vice President, Treasurer and three ordinary members of Council. If a current ordinary member of Council nominates for and is elected to a vacant executive position, there will be an additional vacancy for an ordinary member. In addition the agenda will include an award of Life Membership. |
| Dr Liz Truswell ‘What does deep sea drilling tell us about the former land vegetation of Antarctica and its extinction?’ | Thursday, 27 September 2018 - 12:30pm |
Liz, a Visiting Fellow at the ANU will illustrate that drill holes in the marine realm of Antarctica provide the best evidence of the nature, decline and eventual extinction of the vegetation |
| Wake Up with the Birds | Sunday, 23 September 2018 - 7:45am to 9:15am |
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake Up With the Birds. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and are at their most active. Each small group is led by a knowledgeable guide. If you wish, after the guided walk stay on at the cafe, Pollen, for a drink and/or breakfast (Please book and pay for separately). |
| Wake Up with the Birds | Saturday, 22 September 2018 - 7:45am to 9:15am |
The Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens present Wake Up With the Birds. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe some of Canberra's amazing birdlife in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Stroll through the Gardens early on a spring morning when the birds are nesting and are at their most active. Each small group is led by a knowledgeable guide. If you wish, after the guided walk stay on at the cafe, Pollen, for a drink and/or breakfast (Please book and pay for separately). |
| Dr Matthew Colloff ‘Landscapes of our hearts’ | Thursday, 20 September 2018 - 12:30pm |
Matt, from the CSIRO, will talk about the evolving relationship between people and landscapes; how non-Indigenous Australians are re-framing their perspectives on the nature of the Australian environment and how they contrast and overlap those of Indigenous Australians. |
| Bushland Nature Trail - walks | Thursday, 20 September 2018 - 10:00am to 11:30am, Thursday, 18 October 2018 - 10:00am to 11:30am |
Join us on a free walk to discover the variety of plants on the Bushland Nature Trail. The trail is in the Bushland Precinct of the Gardens and is part of the local Black Mountain environment. Accompanied by a Volunteer Guide, discover the plants flowering at this time of year and enjoy spectacular views over Lake Burley Griffin. Our walk will end at the Lookout and return along the trail to the Visitor Centre. Bookings essential. |
| Dr Erin Walsh ‘History, human brain and scientific illustration’ | Thursday, 13 September 2018 - 12:30pm |
Erin’s talk will bring together history, the human brain, and the place of scientific illustration in academia and the world at large. Drawing (pun intended) from her scientific and artistic practice, the talk will conclude with some step-by-step examples of how her illustrations are created |
