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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Jason Sharples ‘Understanding Extreme Bushfire Development’ | Thursday, 20 February 2020 - 12:30pm |
Jason, from the University of New South Wales, will highlight the role that dynamic fire propagation plays in driving ‘deep flaming’ events, which appear to be critical in triggering the ‘violent pyroconvection’ characteristic of extreme bushfires, as well as recent work aimed at predicting extreme bushfire occurrences. |
| Dr Todd McLay ‘Phylogenomics and Taxonomy of Native Hibiscus’ | Thursday, 13 February 2020 - 12:30pm |
Todd, from CSIRO, will talk about his work on Hibisceae species which occur in Australia, and are common in rainforests, monsoon tropics, and the arid zone. Many of the taxa associated with the drier parts of Australia have not had a taxonomic treatment since their original description in the mid-1800’s. Todd’s research shows the power of collections-based research to combine new molecular methods with traditional taxonomy for species discovery and broad-ranging insights on the evolution of the Australian flora. |
| Professor Peter Kanowski ‘Forests Near and Far: Issues in a Warming World’ | Thursday, 6 February 2020 - 12:30pm |
Peter, Professor of Forestry, ANU, will talk about the world’s forests which are under pressure from deforestation and degradation and increasingly from climate change. Australian forests, and those locally that make Canberra liveable, are also threatened. Peter will review the situation, and our options and priorities in responding to these challenges. |
| ANBG Plant Science Group Technical Talk | Monday, 3 February 2020 - 10:30am |
Place: Theatrette, ANBG Title: Linking Indigenous botanical knowledge and western plant species concept Speaker: Linda Broadhurst, Director CANBR |
| ANBG Weeding Work Party CANCELLED | Saturday, 1 February 2020 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
This event has been cancelled to due to unfavourable weather conditions. |
| Promiscuous Provenance | Friday, 17 January 2020 - 9:30am to Sunday, 1 March 2020 - 4:30pm |
An exhibition by artist Anna Glynn exploring a new world of flora and |
| Grow this in Canberra for Summer – CANCELLED | Sunday, 12 January 2020 - 10:00am to Monday, 13 January 2020 - 10:45am |
THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED Not sure which Australian plants you can grow successfully in your Canberra garden ? Join two Growing Friends on this mid-summer walk to see what looks good in summer and which will flourish in Canberra. FREE - but booking is essential - |
| Butterflies in the ANBG - POSTPONED to 22 March | Saturday, 11 January 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am |
POSTPONED to 22 March Do you know an Imperial Blue from a Macleay’s Swallowtail? Or an Eastern Flat from a Common Brown? This is a wonderful opportunity for Friends to join local expert, Suzi Bond, in observing these elusive creatures in the ANBG. |
| ANBG Weeding Work Party CANCELLED | Saturday, 4 January 2020 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
The January Weeding Work Party has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Hoping to see you on Saturday the 1st February for our February get-together. |
| Bushland Nature Walk (rescheduled) | Monday, 16 December 2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am |
The Bushland Nature Walk meanders through the Bushland Precinct of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, and is part of the local Black Mountain environment. The walk takes you through open forest and features expansive views to Canberra City and Parliament House. Many of the plants are labelled and you will find interpretive signs about the biodiversity, fire ecology and soil of the area. The walk culminates at a viewing platform offering spectacular views across Lake Burley Griffin. Return is via the same path. |
