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| Event title | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Weeding Work Party | Saturday, 1 July 2023 - 9:00am to 12:00pm |
Our next weeding work party we are planning to continue to remove more of the sollya weeds along the lower side of Black Mountain Drive. Meet: at the electricity sub-station, Frith Road ACTON. Look for banners. |
| MEGAfauna: a walk through time! | Saturday, 1 July 2023 - 8:30am to Sunday, 30 July 2023 - 5:00pm |
Alerting all explorers! We need your help to discover our long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Travel back in time with us for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature, science, art, culture, history and fun! Throughout July, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia! This year some new ancient creatures will visit; three diprotodons have found their way to the Gardens. Created by visual theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society , they provoke a reflection on how humans have changed this island and its creatures, and the importance of the Gardens for plant and animal conservation. These life-sized diprotodons roam the Gardens for the first week of the school holidays from 1 – 7 July. Enjoy both day and night activities inspired by our natural world, with around 18 megafauna sculptures and plants to discover during this month-long event. |
| Dr Suzi Bond ‘An amazing array of butterflies’ | Thursday, 29 June 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Suzi, from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, will explain why the ACT’s park reserves and the gardens are so important for our common species of butterfly, as well as some of our lesser-known gems. She will then outline the threats facing butterflies and recommended conservation measures, including why citizen scientists have such a critical role to play. 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/CGTID |
| Talk by Dr Dianne Firth 'Black Mountain as Inspiration' | Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm |
Join us to hear Dianne Firth OAM talk about her involvement with Black Mountain being an enduring source of inspiration for her. She will reflect on Black Mountain in the context of the Federal Capital site, its role in the Griffin's design for the Federal City, T. C.G. Weston's revegetation process, the NCDC expansion of suburbs into the foothills of Black Mountain, Black Mountain and its tower, and conclude with how Black Mountain offers inspiration for contemporary artists. It will be held in the ANBG Theatrette. To book, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Linda (0437 298 711) or Julie (6251 6972). |
| Associate Professor Caitlin Byrt ‘Botanically inspired systems for sustainable resource management’ | Thursday, 22 June 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Caitlin, from Australian National University, will talk about how plants inspire improvement in sustainable management of food energy and water resources. Harvesting resources from industrial and urban wastewater and developing resource-use-efficient crops are key steps towards transitioning to a circular green economy and building a sustainable future. 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/CGTIC |
| Doug Laing ‘Australia and Chile – A shared heritage’ | Thursday, 15 June 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
In this talk Doug will recollect this journey, discussing some of these affinities and concluding that we are much closer than we might think to our far-flung neighbour on the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean. 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/CGTIB |
| The Story of the Australian Botanic National Gardens | Monday, 12 June 2023 - 11:00am to Sunday, 18 June 2023 - 2:00pm |
How did these gardens start? Where were the first trees planted and who planted them? Who were some of the people to shape the Gardens and what was their contribution? What is next in the Gardens development? Join a free guided walk at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm every day between 12 – 18 June to visit significant historical developments in the Gardens while enjoying the plants. 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. |
| Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt ‘Fern stories: the search for the 'magical fern seed' - and how fern knowledge grew' | Thursday, 8 June 2023 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
"Only people of discernment and good taste could appreciate the flowerless charms of ferns ". Such was the thinking that underpinned the fern mania of the mid-1800's when ferns became fashionable. Volunteer ANBG guides Alison Turner and Marilyn Faunt will share their fern discovery journey and hope we look at ferns with fresh eyes and discernment. 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/CGTHZ |
| 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 |
