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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Recognition Group - Getting to know local native grasses | Saturday, 8 February 2025 - 9:30am to 12:00pm |
The next Plant Recognition Group workshop will focus on the common native grasses (family Poaceae) found in the ACT and the Southern Tablelands of NSW. Dr Michael Doherty will host a powerpoint presentation on grass identification and show selected samples. Binocular microscopes, keys and other aids for identification will be available for the workshop. Where: Celia Rosser Room, Banksia Centre, ANBG. Bookings ESSENTIAL: Please send your name and phone number to plantname@friendsanbg.org.au |
| Dr Roger Farrow - 'Plant recovery after 2020 mega-fires' | Thursday, 6 February 2025 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Roger, an unretired entomologist previously with the CSIRO, will describe the resilience of flora after the 2020 infernos in the Morton and Tallaganda National Parks. Bookings open a month before the talk. Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXTOX |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 1 February 2025 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
We plan to remove lots of woody weeds. Meet: at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road Acton. Bring: your gloves, if you wish. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. Please book: if you are planning to come, please let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CYKIV |
| Snakes Alive! | Monday, 13 January 2025 - 10:00am to Sunday, 19 January 2025 - 2:30pm |
This week-long exhibition showcases a variety of Australian reptiles and amphibians – many of which are threatened, endangered and rarely seen in the wild or in captivity. Get up close and enjoy live displays, feeding and handling of snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles and crocodiles while learning more about these fascinating animals. Location: Banksia Centre, ANBG. Four sessions a day at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. BOOK HERE. |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 4 January 2025 - 8:30am to 11:30am |
We plan to remove lots of woody weeds. Meet: at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. Bring: your gloves, if you wish. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. We shall break for delicious morning tea at about 10:00am Please book: if you are planning to come, please let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CXWCG |
| Black Mountain Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 7 December 2024 - 8:30am to 12:30pm |
Meet: at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road, Acton. We plan to remove lots of non-local acacia and other woody weeds. Bring: more of your friends if you wish, as everyone is welcome. Wear: hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, gloves, stout shoes. Please book: if you are planning to come, please let us know by booking using this booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/CRZWE |
| Prof Peter Kanowski ‘Reviving the Arboretum Dream: the making of the National Arboretum Canberra’ | Thursday, 28 November 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
The National Arboretum Canberra was more than 100 years in the making; a large arboretum was envisaged as part of Canberra’s design from the outset. Peter Kanowski will reflect on how that longstanding idea finally took shape, and the shape it took. Bookings can be made from about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk 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/CTFXM |
| Friends of the ANBG Photographic Group Annual Exhibition: illuminate '24 | Thursday, 28 November 2024 - 9:30am to Sunday, 15 December 2024 - 4:30pm |
‘Illuminate’ has two meanings: one is about physical light, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment. The Group aims to share their passion for discovering, appreciating and valuing Australia’s unique flora and fauna as seen through the lenses of their cameras. The exhibition is in the Visitor Centre Gallery. Entry is free. |
| Tasha James ‘Endemics on the Edge - Investigating threat management in an island population of endangered endemic species - A case study at Mt. Imlay, NSW’ | Thursday, 21 November 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Tasha, recipient of the Don Beer Memorial Scholarship, will explore if and how endemic species on Mt Imlay might persist in situ in the face of different threats, and to build knowledge to inform effective in situ and ex situ conservation strategies. Bookings can be made from about 30 days in advance until the night before the talk 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/CTFXL |
| Shiona Mackie 'Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh' | Tuesday, 19 November 2024 - 2:45pm to 3:45pm |
Shiona Mackie, an active volunteer at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh (RBGE), will be visiting Canberra in November and will be doing a talk about the RBGE - its history, the restoration and renovation of the glasshouse, and the scientific and conservation work that is currently underway. Where: ANBG Theatrette; Cost: Free; No bookings required |
