Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

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!

Of interest at STEP - October 2018

Spring has sprung at STEP with lots of colour. See the various plants before you visit!

A myriad of Open Gardens and Shows in our hinterland!

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!

Publication - Woods Wiki – stories of trees in Australia and related topics

The Friends of ACT Trees Inc. (FACTT) has recently released a new publication entitled "Woods Wiki – stories of trees in Australia and related topics". This is an intriguing little collection by the distinguished former Head of CSIRO Forestry and published by FACTT. It is a collection of pieces about trees and ideas - largely from and by Canberra people. A great birthday or Christmas gift idea!

2019 Calendars now available!

In the nick of time for Floriade, the Friends' Arboretum calendar for 2019 is now available for purchase from the Curatoreum or online.

Self-guided Arboretum Trails

There are currently five (5) Arboretum walking trails. Have you done them all? It's time to gather up your friends and take them on one of these short walks. Afterwards - coffee at the Village Centre - of course!

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

buy now

Latest News

Harvest Group volunteers wanted!

Of interest at STEP - October 2018

A myriad of Open Gardens and Shows in our hinterland!

Publication - Woods Wiki – stories of trees in Australia and related topics

2019 Calendars now available!

Self-guided Arboretum Trails

The Arboretum Book

Only $35 + postage

2019 Calendar

$10 including postage

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