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Market Stall - 23 November 2019

The Friends' Christmas Harvest Stall is being held on Saturday 23 November from 10.00am - 2.00pm at the Arboretum. Our new publication, The HARVESTERS' BOOK OF WISDOM will be available. This booklet is simply bound and has 16 pages of background, history, hints and wonderful recipes that the Harvesting Group use and love. It will be highly sought after for these recipes and colourful contents and will sell at the very reasonable price of $5. In fact, it will make a great Christmas gift with a bottle of jam, a packet of our seeds or a bag of dried lavender collected from the Sensory Garden.

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Friends General Meeting & Seasonal Talk - 12 November 2019

Please join us for our next Friends General Meeting - Tuesday 12 November - commencing at 5.30pm in the Terrace Room at the Arboretum. Attendees should park in the car park at the furthest end from the Village Centre and walk in past the boom gate, Admin buildings and Discovery Garden. The Agenda for the meeting is available below, as are the Draft Minutes from the last meeting, held on 10 September. We have a great speaker to round out the meeting - see details elsewhere on the website. Hope to see you there!​

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National Library - Treasures Talk - 18 November 2019

The National Library of Australia is presenting a Treasures Talk by Nat Williams on Monday 18 November at 6.00pm: Anyone Who Has a Book Collection and a Garden Wants for Nothing Bibliophile Rex Nan Kivell spent his life collecting rare books that are now generously shared with Australians through the National Library. He also gardened at his mansion, El Farah, in Tangier, Morocco. Join Treasures Curator Nat Williams as he explores the gardening interests and exceptional items acquired by one of the greatest collectors of the twentieth century. Monday 18 November at 6pm in the Theatre, Lower Ground Floor - Free BOOKINGS REQUIRED

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Name That Flower - 3rd edition

'Name That Flower' - now being published in its 3rd edition - is a valued source of clear and concise information on identifying flowering plants from around the world, both cultivated and in the wild. This edition is updated to align with current systems of plant classification that incorporate advances in molecular DNA analysis. It includes more than 130 detailed line drawings, 64 colour pages and information on 46 plant families.

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Of Interest at STEP - November 2019

Pinks and yellows are the colours of the month at STEP this November. Have a look at the gorgeous photographs and then take the family to find them all at the STEP Forest, across the road from the Village Centre!

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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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The Arboretum Book
 calendar 2020 cover

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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