Plant Recognition Group – Can you tell a rush from a sedge?

World Wetlands Day is on 2 February 2026 and in recognition of this, the first PRG workshop of 2026 will be on these two key wetland families. It will enable participants to get to know the main features of rushes and sedges (Juncaceae and Cyperaceae) with the aim of being able to distinguish between these, using local species, by the end of the workshop.

The workshop will be led by Dr Jane Roberts, a retired vegetation ecologist, who was an ecological consultant in vegetation and water management, primarily on lowland rivers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin.

When: Monday 16 February 1.30 – 3.30pm including extra time to practice if you wish.

Where: Celia Rosser Room, Banksia Centre, ANBG. 

Bookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au.  Seats are limited for this session, so booking ahead is mandatory.

Please advise at least a day in advance if you need to cancel your booking, so that a member on the waiting list can be offered the place.