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BGANZ New Zealand

Seminar Day, Auckland, 3 November 2016

For all the details including Seminar Day programme click here


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 BGANZ AGM 4th November 2016 and BGANZ NSW Network Meeting

BGANZ will hold its Annual General Meeting 11.30am (tbc), 4th November 2016, at RGB Sydney.

BGANZ NSW Network meeting 4th November - Venue as above.

All Welcome. BGANZ NSW program to follow If you require further information contact: [email protected]

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BGANZ VICTORIA Network Meeting

Registrations are now open for the
BGANZ Victoria Network Meeting 
16th November 2016


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Horticultural Technician x 2

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Based at the innovative Australian Garden - Cranbourne
* 2 full-time positions
* Fixed term for 3 months

Come and join our fun, hardworking, and dedicated team of horticulturists at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.

In these varied and interesting roles, you will participate in the horticultural and curatorial maintenance and management of the Australian Garden and other Cranbourne Gardens horticultural landscapes.

We are seeking experienced and passionate horticulturists who possess strong knowledge of plant curatorial principles and practices.

If you want to work with a close-knit team of passionate horticulturists and increase your knowledge of horticulture then we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply for this role, please visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria's website at http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/about-us/job-opportunities or http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au by COB Monday 24th October 2016.

Enquiries can be directed to John Arnott at [email protected].

Applications should address the key selection criteria as stated in the position description found under the 'Attachments" heading on the Victorian Government website.

Applications will only be accepted through the Victorian Government website.




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And in case you missed BGANZ Awards and information in previous emails....

BGCI - Designing Blending Learning Course

BGCI, in collaboration with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Nottingham Trent University, Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa and MUSE Museo delle Scienze are currently designing the content for a brand new modular, blended learning course aimed at botanic garden professionals.
 
The first step is to establish 'best practice' and identify training needs in Interpretation and Working with  Diverse Audiences as base line research and for that we need your help!
 
We would appreciate your time in completing our survey and welcome any other comments you would like to add. There are only 22 questions so it should not take you too long.  All data will be used anonymously.
 
 
BGCI greatly appreciate you sharing your time and knowledge! Once you have completed the survey, please do forward it to your colleagues with relevant expertise to complete.
 

Professional Development

Nine month Horticultural Scholarship at Jerusalem Botanical Gardens in Israel
 
A fantastic opportunity for graduates or postgraduates - a nine month scholarship working at the Botanical Gardens in Jerusalem, Israel, commencing March 2017.

Scholarship - includes return flight from Australia to Israel, visa, accommodation and monthly living allowance. Interviews will be held in Melbourne or via teleconference late October 2016.

This scholarship represents an outstanding opportunity to broaden your professional and personal horizons.

Applications should be lodged during October 2016.

 For more information go to Jerusalem Botanical Gardens Scholarship Program

or contact: contact Estelle at [email protected] and an information pack and application form will be sent to you."
BGANZ announce 2017 Scholarship and Award details.

 BGANZ  will offer three Scholarship and Awards to BGANZ Members in 2017.


1. BGANZ Professional Award Scholarship.(Value $2,000 AUD)

2. BGANZ/APGA Free Conference Registration Award Hamilton Botanic Gardens June 2017. (Value $750 USD approx.)

3. BGANZ Young Member Award (Value $500 AUD)

If you require additional information please contact:  Eamonn, BGANZ Executive Officer  email: [email protected]

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Kangaroo Paw Symposium: Kangaroo Paws, Bloodroots, Cottonheads & More  
24-26th November 2016

RBGV Melbourne & Cranbourne Gardens. Friends of Cranbourne Gardens, Victoria present a Three-Day Symposium on the Family Haemodoraceae

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