Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

Third Sunday Walk - 16 July 2017

Ancient rocks and dinosaur food - Sunday 16 July, 9:30am to 11:30am Leader: Jennie Widdowson In the first part of the walk we will look at the rocks that formed the soil in the arboretum and then look at how the scenery around the ACT was formed. In the second part we will walk through the forests of trees that existed at the time of the dinosaurs.

Third Sunday Walk - 18 June 2017

West Side Stories Sunday 18 June, 9:30am - 11:30am Join Jan Morgan for a walk on the little-explored western side of the Arboretum and hear stories about trees that produce edible jelly and nuts, and two forests that contain ‘drunken' trees.

World Environment Day Dinner - 3 June 2017

Join the Conservation Council Annual Dinner at 7.00-10.00pm on Saturday 3 June at the Village Centre, National Arboretum Canberra. Professor Penny Sackett, physicist, astronomer, current member of the ACT Climate Council and former Chief Scientist of Australia (2008-2011) is guest speaker. The MC for the evening will be Lish Fejer from ABC radio.

World Environment Day - Special Walk - 4 June

Walk to Trees Extinct in the Wild - Sunday 4 June - 1.30-3.30pm. Join one of our most experienced guides on a walk to trees growing in the Arboretum that are extinct in the wild.

Launch of Warm Trees 2017

Sunday 4 July at 11.30am in the Village Centre. Watch this space for further details!

Now in bloom at STEP - late May-June

This time there is a focus on daisies but with the addition of two Grevilleas and a late Eryngium. Come and check them out - with your camera!

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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2017 Calendar

The National Arboretum Canberra 2017 calendar is now available. As usual it's packed with gorgeous photos and information about the Arboretum's forest species. ACT and NSW school holidays are also included. A great souvenir or gift.

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

Now only $5 including postage (while stocks last!)

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Latest News

Third Sunday Walk - 16 July 2017

Third Sunday Walk - 18 June 2017

World Environment Day Dinner - 3 June 2017

World Environment Day - Special Walk - 4 June

Launch of Warm Trees 2017

Now in bloom at STEP - late May-June

The Arboretum Book

Only $35 + postage

2017 Calendar

Now only $5 including postage (while stocks last!)

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