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Picnic at the Arboretum courtesy of Ginger Catering!

The Arboretufm is the perfect outdoor site to get the family outdoors during the school holidays and beyond. Or catch up with friends! Ginger Catering now offers hampers for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon nibbles! And their Coffee Cart will be open Friday to Sunday from 9am - 2pm. Hooray!

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The WeedScan Project - Sept 2021

Attached is a brochure on WeedScan, a project of the CSIRO, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions and the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Given that as many as 80% of invasive weeds in Australia are escapees from gardens (since first settlement), the Garden Clubs of Australia (with whom Friends are affiliated) is encouraging all affiliate members to participate. We would encourage as many of you to become involved. Collectively, there is hope that more than 1 million photographs of weeds across Australia will be assembled, which will make identification, mapping and eradication so much easier. See below for the brochure.

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Of Interest at STEP - September 2021

Look at the images of beautiful yellow wattles now visible at STEP (see below)! Stunning! After a long wet winter, the wattles are enjoying the conditions. With the warmer weather (mostly) upon us now, take a walk for some exercise around the STEP forest and be surprised and delighted with the bold yellow scenery!

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Happy Wattle Day! 1 September

Wattle facts - did you know ... * there are 1350 species worldwide Found in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Americas as well as Australia * there are 900 species in Australia * over 30 species grow in Canberra and Southern Tablelands * Can extract nitrogen from the atmosphere to be used by the plant. * Leaves of wattles are modified to enable them to survive long periods of heat and drought.

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Kitchen Garden: When life gives you lemons

From today's Canberra Times Food & Wine section, comes this beautiful article, Kitchen Garden: When life gives you lemons from our Friend Susan Parsons. It's a delightful read and I can't wait to make the Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake!

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The Arboretum 2022 Calendar

This calendar was produced by the Friends' of the Arboretum, showcasing various trees, blooms and scenes across the arboretum.

It includes Californian fan palms, Camden white gums, Yoshino cherrys, Small leafed limes, the Gallery of Gardens, the STEP forest and a fantastic view of Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and the event terrace.

This makes an excellent gift, or just to hang on the wall to remind you of the trees and gardens each month.

The Arboretum Calendar can be purchased through our online shop or at The Curatoreum in the Village Centre.

Only $18  (price includes postage)

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National Arboretum Canberra 2022 Calendar

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