Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

Change of hours and access to the Arboretum

Restricted access to the Arboretum: 12-20 November - Events Terrace AND Restricted hours to the Arboretum on Saturday 17 November - the site will be closed to the public from 2pm. For more details, see below.

Of Interest at STEP - November 2018

Look at the beautiful colours currently on show at STEP. You can see them here!

New - Wednesday Working Bee!

Can you volunteer your time on Wednesdays for a few weeks to help fertilise the forests? We need more hands to get this big job done. 9.30-11.30 and coffee & cameraderie afterwards! Training provided!

General Meeting - Seasonal Talk - Fund-Raising Launch - 13 November 2018

What an event this will be! Next Tuesday 13 November will see the LAUNCH OF THE FRIENDS FIRST FUND-RAISER! Come along to the General Meeting for an Arboretum update PLUS our final Seasonal Talk for the year from Amelda Keys, key sponsor of the Labyrinth Garden in the Gallery of Gardens PLUS the Launch. It's all taking place at the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion from 5.30pm. What a buzz it will be!

Harvest Group volunteers wanted!

If you have been to the Arboretum in the last couple of weeks you will see that it is waking up. The cherry trees and the Callery Pears are just spectacular and the Discovery Garden is also a treat. Ange McNeilly who manages the garden has got it just beautiful at the moment. As we move towards summer we are looking for volunteers who might help Ange in the garden and/or would like to harvest figs or make jams and/or other preserves. Some of our jobs can be weekly but many are just before a Market Stall or if we have a glut of fruit or vegetables. It’s loads of fun!

A myriad of Open Gardens - Private Gardens of the Monaro 12&22 November 2018

Don't miss these special spring visits in October to the Canberra Bonsai Society's Annual Show, Robertson Open Gardens, Bundanoon Garden Ramble and the Private Gardens of the Monaro!

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

Change of hours and access to the Arboretum

Of Interest at STEP - November 2018

New - Wednesday Working Bee!

General Meeting - Seasonal Talk - Fund-Raising Launch - 13 November 2018

Harvest Group volunteers wanted!

A myriad of Open Gardens - Private Gardens of the Monaro 12&22 November 2018

The Arboretum Book

Only $35 + postage

2019 Calendar

$10 including postage

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