Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

Carnivorous Plants Exhibition - The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Enter the captivating and bizarre world of carnivorous plants with the living exhibition Plants with Bite. Featuring 25,000 of the world's hungriest and creepiest plants this exhibit tells the story of how the iconic Venus flytrap, lobster pots, bladders and more, lure, trap, kill and digest insects. Marvel at the simplicity of these plants.

Art Exhibition - Kyeema Gallery - 7 February-8 March 2020

An art exhibition is being held from 7 February - 8 March 2020 at the Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines Cellar Door, 13 Gladstone Street, Hall, ACT (Gallery open Thursdays - Sundays from 10.30am - 5.00pm). The exhibition features artworks by Hans van Haalen, recent Friends benefactor, and Lesley Burrows.

Of Interest at STEP - January 2020

Despite the hot and dry conditions all across the Arboretum, there are beautiful flowers and shrubs blooming at the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park. Have a look at these lovely photos and then take a look yourself - an early morning walk and then refreshments in the Village Centre?!!

Citizen science article

Read this fascinating article written by Lauren Brown, former Community Engagement Officer at the Arboretum, about Citizen Science which recently appeared in Roots magazine. It's entitled Australian Case Study: National Arboretum partners with Citizen Science Volunteers. Our thanks to BCGI for its publication.

Latest Friends' Newsletter 45 - December 2019

Here it is! Our latest colourful, newsy Newsletter. Great summer reading! Enjoy!

National Arboretum wins ACT Tourism Award

The National Arboretum last week won the Tourist Attraction award at the Canberra Region Tourism awards evening. It was fantastic for the National Arboretum with its amazing staff, volunteers, Friends, Ginger Catering and Curatoreum to collectively win this substantive award. The Arboretum is now automatically entered into the National Tourism awards being held in Canberra March 2020. This award is testament to the wonderful resource we have in the Arboretum. Well done to us all!

The Arboretum Book

Forests of the National Arboretum Canberra

This latest book about the National Arboretum Canberra and all its diverse forest species was launched in June 2014. Its 212 pages carry over 850 crisp photos—and this quality production was printed in Canberra, Australia! It details development of the project, ceremonial tree plantings, all the species in the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (Forest 20), the bonsai pavilion, festivals, concerts, and a whole lot more.

This book makes an excellent gift, offering hours and hours of interest and pleasure. Treat yourself to a copy or treat a friend.

The Arboretum Book can be purchased through our online shop or at the Curatorium in the Village Centre.

Only $35 + postage

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2020 Calendar Xmas special

The National Arboretum Canberra 2020 calendar would make a great Christmas gift for your family and friends. 12 stunning photographs that capture the essence of our favourite arboretum.

By purchasing this calendar, you will be helping the Friends support enhancement, educational and research projects at the National Arboretum Canberra. A great souvenir or gift.

Available through our online shop or at the Curatorium gift shop in the Village Centre.

$18 including postage (Xmas special)

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Latest News

Carnivorous Plants Exhibition - The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Art Exhibition - Kyeema Gallery - 7 February-8 March 2020

Of Interest at STEP - January 2020

Citizen science article

Latest Friends' Newsletter 45 - December 2019

National Arboretum wins ACT Tourism Award

The Arboretum Book

Only $35 + postage

2020 Calendar Xmas special

$18 including postage (Xmas special)

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