Thursday Talks

Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.

The talks are aimed at a general audience and everyone is welcome. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins, notes, or electronically. The Friends use donations to support Gardens programs and development and we thank all those who have donated.

It is a good idea to reserve a seat in advance, as talks can book out very quickly. The booking link for each talk is on the Friends calendar website entry for the respective talk. Bookings can be made about 30 days in advance until Wednesday night before the talk.

Please direct queries about the talks to the Thursday Talks Team

Thursday Talks 2025

17 April

Dr Peter Fullagar and Chris Davey

Potential impacts of rodent eradication program on the Lord Howe Island lowland terrestrial avifauna

24 April

Emma Cooke

Breaking family ties: The genetic rescue of Canberras Purple Pea population

1 May

Dr Rod King

Not too hot........ not too cold

8 May

Doug Laing

Invasive species in Australia: history, culture and consequences

15 May

Dr Kathy Eyles

International commitments towards conservation

22 May

Dr Mathew Trinca

Writing the Brindabellas: Country, landscape and nation 

29 May

Associate Professor Duanne White

Antarctic ice shelves

5 June

Professor Jochen Brocks 

The deep origins of our eukaryotic ancestors and the rise of algae in the oceans 

12 June

Dr Ben Walcott

Our garden 20 years on 

19 June

Dr Peter Caley

So, how many foxes were there in Tasmania? 

26 June

John Feehan

Dung beetles are a win-win for farmers and the environment 

3 & 10 July

See details on the Friends of ANBG website.

17 July 

Ryan ODonnell

Contributions towards understanding the evolution of the Australian terrestrial orchid flora and its associated funga 

24 July

Anke-Maria Hoefer

Frog-tastic facts: Bringing local croakers into your mind (and into your garden) 

7 August

Jed Pearson

Beyond the Bill: Platypus, Science & Waterway Conservation 

14 August

See details on the Friends of ANBG website 

21 August

Dr Michael Mulvaney

Gang-gangs: what have we discovered and how does that help better protect them

Please see the Friends calendar website for a detailed description of each talk.