Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

Friends Zigzag Garden - fund-raising update

Thanks to all our committed donors, we have passed the $10,000 mark. Join us on our journey towards $50,000 and demonstrate your passion for our wonderful Arboretum!

Friends 1st Seasonal Talk - Tuesday 12 March 2019

Join the Friends for our first Seasonal Talk on Tuesday 12 March 2019 in the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion. Professor Kate Auty, ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment is our guest speaker Kate's presentation will follow our GENERAL MEETING starting at 5.30pm that evening. More details below.

U3A Trees of the Arboretum courses

There are still some vacancies for three upcoming Parts to a course on Trees of the Arboretum. Each Part gives information on around a quarter of our Arboretum tree species. The dates are as follows: Part 2: Mondays, 8 April to 20 May Part 3: Thursdays, 30 May to 4 July Part 4: Tuesdays, 23 July to 27 August The sessions run from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Hughes Baptist Church. Two walks are included with each Part. If you are interested in attending, please contact Joanne Maples at [email protected] You need to be a current member of U3A to enrol.

Of Interest @ STEP - February 2019

There is wonderful colour at STEP at the moment - particularly the yellows. Check out the photos here and then go and admire them - followed by coffee or iced coffee at the Village Centre!

Bonsai Week - 25-31 March 2019

This year, Bonsai Week at the National Arboretum celebrates women in Bonsai and the beauty of Bonsai across the world. There are Bonsai demonstrations, Discussion Forums and the premier event of Bonsai Week - Bonsai After Hours - Women in Bonsai. Plenty to learn - plenty to see! AND There is a 10% discount for all Bonsai Week paid events for Friends of the National Arboretum. For further details, see below.

Bee-Friendly Workshops - book now!

Our Bee Friendly workshops have been well attended. However, there are still a few places available for the BEE-FRIENDLY GARDEN WORKSHOP - 24 January - 5.30pm. Also - BEYOND HONEY has a few spaces left - Saturday 9 February. And last in our Bee series - HONEY APPRECIATION will educate you on Sunday 3 March 2019.

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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2019 Calendar

The National Arboretum Canberra 2019 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.

$10 including postage

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Latest News

Friends Zigzag Garden - fund-raising update

Friends 1st Seasonal Talk - Tuesday 12 March 2019

U3A Trees of the Arboretum courses

Of Interest @ STEP - February 2019

Bonsai Week - 25-31 March 2019

Bee-Friendly Workshops - book now!

The Arboretum Book

Only $35 + postage

2019 Calendar

$10 including postage

Special thanks to our amazing awesome generous Sponsors

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