Come along to ‘Talking Plants with Tim Entwisle’ at Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan on August 19. Tim will discuss rapid evolution in introduced species, plants responding to climate change, rare species and much more with Professor Angela Moles.
Tim’s Talking Plants science talk series explores the fascinating science behind plants, landscapes, and the natural world, bringing together research, global environmental challenges, and the everyday wonders of nature.
Through engaging conversations, he is joined by leading scientists to share insights drawn from decades of research and discovery, making complex ideas accessible and inspiring for audiences of all backgrounds. Located at the scientific hub of the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, the series invites visitors to see science not as something confined to laboratories, but as a dynamic force shaping our environment, cities, and future.
In August, Prof. Angela Moles will join the series. She is a plant ecologist at the University of NSW and Chair of the NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee. Prof. Angela Moles will explore the surprisingly fast pace at which plants can evolve in response to new environments. Drawing on her research in macroecology and evolutionary biology, Angela will unpack how introduced species adapt when they arrive in places like Australia, and how, in some cases, they can even become entirely new species. The conversation will also look at how native plants are responding to climate change, challenging common assumptions about invasive species, and highlighting the remarkable resilience and adaptability of the natural world in the face of rapid environmental change.
Details
This is the beginning of an ongoing conversation, connecting science, place, and people in the Gardens. The event is organised by the Foundation and Friends of the Botanic Gardens.
Date and time August 19, 10am-11.30am
Cost Members (FFBG) $30, non-members $45
Venue Acacia Theatre, Mount Annan Botanic Gardens
