Check out some of the creative art works coming in for a new book about Natasha's Wood.

Calling all budding artists! We are searching for youth art to help illustrate the Natasha's Wood, Australian limited edition, fun picture book for kids. Once printed, book proceeds will support kid-friendly Arboretum forest and environment education programs.

The latest issue of Eucalypt, published by the Australian Association of Friends of Botanic Gardens, is now available. See Jocelyn's article on page 12!

Create your own special place in the Arboretum with a seat and a magnificent view!

You can now walk among the forests and enjoy listening to the diverse stories of the trees come to life, with holograms featuring tales of a fire fighter, harpist, landscape architect, Ngunnawal man, volunteer guide and bonsai artist

Arboretum being included as one of the top 13 Parks Changing Australia in an upcoming exhibition at the National Museum Australia.

It is situated just off the gravel path and has a nice view down the path to The Pinnacle. Friends are urged to take a walk through Forest 20 and relax awhile on the new seat.

Former ACT chief minister Jon Stanhope has been made the new patron of the National Arboretum.

STEP (Forest 20) is a regional botanic garden, education and conservation centre demonstrating southern tablelands' species of eucalypt trees and understorey plants.

STEP seat donation update - we have found a wonderful seat donor for the STEP Forest. There are still other opportunities to sponsor a seat around the Arboretum.