Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra

Australian Association of the Friends of Botanic Gardens - EUCALYPT newsletter

The AAFBG is a not-for-profit incorporated association. It involves the community and supports the growth of Friends groups interested in the well-being and public appreciation of botanic gardens through their conservation and development, scientific, educational, historical, cultural and recreational functions.

The Garden Clubs of Australia latest bulletin

Bringing you the latest news from around Australia. The Garden Clubs of Australia is a non-profit organisation providing a range of services to its members (affiliated clubs) and currently has a membership in excess of 700 affiliated clubs representing more than 45,000 individuals.

Award winners at the AGM

Award winners announced from the Friends' of the Arboretum AGM in May.

June long walk - Sunday 17 June 2018

Join an experienced guide for a 2 hour walk on the little-explored western side of the Arboretum and hear stories about our trees including three of our rare eucalyptus forests.

Of Interest at STEP - May 2018

Purple/mauve is the 'in' colour this month at STEP. Check out the photos and information here ... and then head over to Forest 20 to have a look for yourself!

Warm Trees 2018 - Update

UPDATE - WARM TREES LAUNCH - MONDAY 9 JULY AT 11.00AM. Mark your calendars now! As outlined in newsletter 1 - our diplomatic partner this year is New Zealand. In addition to the scarves, we also have agreed to create a display of symbolic flowers - you already have the fern leaf pattern - these will form part of the display too. In New Zealand, there is a most amazing red flower called the pohutukawa and we have a plan which involves decorating the walls of the Cutting with these flowers. We have planned the KNITTERS MORNING TEA on 2 June to which all contributors are invited, be you a knitter or a crochet worker, or a flower maker. This will be held in the Terrace Room from 10.00am to 12.00 noon and again, lovely warm cuppa and nibbles while we talk about the knitting and crochet work and look at the plan for the giant knitted kiwi bird.

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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2018 Calendar

The National Arboretum Canberra 2018 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

Australian Association of the Friends of Botanic Gardens - EUCALYPT newsletter

The Garden Clubs of Australia latest bulletin

Award winners at the AGM

June long walk - Sunday 17 June 2018

Of Interest at STEP - May 2018

Warm Trees 2018 - Update

The Arboretum Book

Only $35 + postage

2018 Calendar

$10 including postage

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