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National Arboretum Canberra

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6207 8484

Address: Forest Drive 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

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25.01.2022 We couldn't agree more! Winter is the perfect time to catch the early sunsets on Dairy Farmers Hill at the National Arboretum Canberra #NationalArboretumCanberra #HerCanberra

25.01.2022 Back by popular demand, the Harvest Stall returns this Saturday! Stock up on homemade jams, chutneys, preserved figs, seeds and a range of small plants. Produce sold is harvested from the Arboretum and made by volunteers. Vegetables and herbs are grown organically in the Discovery Kitchen Garden and the Sensory Garden.... Proudly brought to you by the Friends of National Arboretum Canberra's Harvest Group. 10am - 2pm Saturday 21 November 2020 Card payments only Proceeds from the Harvest Stall go toward National Arboretum Canberra projects.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to the winner of the National Reconciliation Week competition at the National Arboretum Canberra, Mark Sanderson! Mark will be receiving a hand woven piece of art, adorned with emu feathers by local artist Jessika Spencer. Mark shared his experience of the barriers to reconciliation as well as the process that he hopes will ensure Australian Indigenous culture is part of everyday life. Thank you to everyone who entered and shared their thoughts, hopes and aspirations for reconciliation it was very heart-warming to read. For those who missed out, don’t be discouraged, there’s another opportunity coming up for you to get your hands on a piece of art! To celebrate NAIDOC week in November, we will be running a second exciting NAIDOC week competition. For details, keep an eye out on our social media.

23.01.2022 Due to the interest in this wonderful event, we have added a second session!

23.01.2022 Tuesday 1 September is National Wattle Day and we are celebrating this unique Australian day over three days. Wattle you choose to do? Join Dr Suzette Searle and volunteers from the Wattle Day Association to see more than ten types of beautiful wattles coming into bloom and learn more about our national floral emblem on a special 1 hour guided Wattle Walk in the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park (STEP).... Bookings are limited, please visit: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Wattle Day Association Inc. #wattle #wattleday #BGANZ #outincanberra #myCBR

23.01.2022 Need to get the kids out of the house? Today is a stunning day for kite flying at National Arboretum Canberra! Don’t have a kite? Pick one up from The Curatoreum giftshop Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

22.01.2022 Each year the Jake Keller scholarship is awarded to a CIT horticultural student. The scholarship offers financial assistance as well as work experience placement at the National Arboretum Canberra. Carol Dale, the 2019 recipient, has spent a week at the Arboretum and was instrumental in planting English Oaks in Forest 82 and Golden Wattle in the Pod Playground. From preparation to planting and mulching, it was a pleasure to have Carol with us for the week. The Jake Keller scholarship was founded in memory of Justin Alfred Keller, Foundation Member of the Arboretum. This scholarship links his two passions, the National Arboretum Canberra and education.

21.01.2022 Maintenance on our tracks and trails is being undertaken this week. Mountain View Track on the western side of the Arboretum will be CLOSED until Friday 30 October 2020. Please look out for signs if you are out and about. ... Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

21.01.2022 Nulla Tours There is now a new way to explore the National Arboretum Canberra! Take a 40 minute guided bus tour with our friendly guides, learn the stories of the forests and enjoy two viewing stops with spectacular photo opportunities. Available every Wednesday Sunday & public holidays.... Departs: 1.30pm Book online or at the Information Desk in the Village Centre. Suitable for all ages. Brought to you with the support of the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra. Bookings: www.stickytickets.com.au/nationalarboretumcanberra

21.01.2022 It’s great to see everyone out today, enjoying the warm winter sun and green grass at the National Arboretum Canberra. We want to let you know that the grass in our amphitheatre has received a treatment containing coloured vegetable dye. It is non-toxic however may result in green colour transfer to skin and clothing.

21.01.2022 It's not everyday that it snows in Canberra! Visitors were treated with snow at the Arboretum this afternoon. Once the clouds clear the views of the snow covered mountains will be beautiful. Did you see snow?

20.01.2022 Harvest Stall on this Saturday! Stock up on homemade jams, chutneys, preserved figs, seeds and a range of small plants including poppies, pumpkins, cacti, artichokes, silver beet, nasturtiums, marigolds and strawberries! Produce sold is harvested from the Arboretum and made by volunteers. Vegetables and herbs are grown organically in the Discovery Kitchen Garden and the Sensory Garden.... Proudly brought to you by the Friends of National Arboretum Canberra's Harvest Group. 10am - 2pm Saturday 31 October 2020 Card payments only Proceeds from the Harvest Stall go toward National Arboretum Canberra projects. Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

20.01.2022 National Arboretum Canberra is celebrating ‘Floriade: Reimagined’ with Flowering Forest Walks. Mondays: 11am - 12pm Wednesdays: 11am - 12pm... Saturdays: 2pm - 3pm Sundays: 1pm - 2pm Join us for a walk across the rolling hills of the Arboretum as we venture through forests and gardens in flower. The theme and destination of each walk will vary as spring’s arrival moves through the 94 forests and many gardens. Bookings are essential: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

19.01.2022 Enjoy the gorgeous spring weather and get out into the forests with our one hour Guided Forest Walks We offer walks every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, times vary. Due to COVID-19, we are restricting numbers on each walk and are taking online bookings: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg... Cost: Adult $5, Children Free Walks are suitable for children over 12 years. Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

19.01.2022 Put a little SPRING in your STEP! Spring has arrived to the Southern Tablelands Ecosystems Park (STEP)! Take a 40-minute return stroll through STEP to see trees, shrubs and groundcovers in bloom. Full of colour and attracting bird and insect life, get some inspiration for your own garden.... STEP Inc #ThisCanberraLife #NaturePlayACT Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

19.01.2022 Have you been interstate recently? You may be legally required to self-quarantine. Anyone who has recently travelled to a COVID-19 affected area should seek out the latest advice by visiting www.covid19.act.gov.au Stay home if you are unwell and get tested if you have any symptoms of COVID-19.

18.01.2022 Professor Tom Calma AO was recognised with an Australian Hero Tree Dedication today by the ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA, at the National Arboretum Canberra for his significant advancement in human rights and social justice. Professor Calma is an Indigenous Australian and is an elder of the Kungarakan people and member of the Iwaidja people whose traditional lands are south-west of Darwin and on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory. Australian Heroes, cho...sen for their significant contribution to Australian society, are recognised at the National Arboretum Canberra with a Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii) tree dedication in Central Valley. The tree dedication ceremony was opened with a Welcome to Country from Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Violet Sheridan. Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

18.01.2022 Need something brighten up your home décor? Be inspired by spring and bring the outdoors in with unique and beautiful items from The Curatoreum #WattleDay Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

18.01.2022 Get your hands dirty and learn about planting acacia seeds during a propagation workshop as part of our National Wattle Day celebrations. Join Dr Suzette Searle for this unique workshop and take home your own potted Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) seed sourced from the original wattle plantings by Charles Weston. The workshop is followed by a guided Wattle Walk in the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park (STEP), where you can see more than ten types of beautiful wattles com...ing into bloom and learn more about our national floral emblem. Bookings are limited, please visit: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Wattle Day Association Inc. #wattle #wattleday #BGANZ #outincanberra #myCBR

18.01.2022 Our POD Playground will be temporarily closed between 7am and 9am on Wednesday 28 October 2020. The playground will be open as usual from 9am. Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

15.01.2022 Planting pumpkins on Halloween? 'Jack Be Little’ Pumpkin seedlings are on sale at the Harvest Stall today at National Arboretum Canberra. 10am - 2pm... Saturday 31 October 2020 Card payments only Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

15.01.2022 Coming to visit? There will be limited access to the Gallery of Gardens due to maintenance work until the 26 November 2020. The Gallery of Gardens and the Discovery Garden will be closed on Wednesday 25 November 2020. We apologise for any inconvenience.

12.01.2022 Check out these extraordinary images by Canberra photographer Ari Rex. We love the pic of the iconic Margaret Whitlam Pavilion against the backdrop of Canberra’s incredible night sky and the haunting beauty of the smoky empty playground during the recent summer bushfires. Congratulations to Ari for being selected as a semi-finalist for the Silver Lining Awards, and we wish Ari all the best for the finals! #canberra #photograhy #canberraphotographer #planetearth #visitcanberra

11.01.2022 We're all about wattles! The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycantha) is Australia’s national floral emblem and in late winter and early spring it bursts out in a mass of bright yellow blossoms across the Canberra region. The wattle is a symbol of unity and resilience and has long had special meanings for Australians. National Wattle Day is Tuesday 1 September and we are celebrating across the week. Love wattles or want to learn more? Drop in this weekend and visit the Wattle Day Asso...ciation stand in the Village Centre. Grab a coffee at the Arboretum Café and go for a stroll through over twenty species of wattles in the Southern Tablelands Ecosystem Park (STEP). Happy Wattle Day! Wattle Day Association Inc. #wattle #wattleday #outincanberra #myCBR Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

11.01.2022 Daylight saving means more time to enjoy the National Arboretum Canberra! From Sunday 4 October 2020 the National Arboretum grounds, including POD Playground will be open from 6am to 8.30pm daily. The Village Centre is open from 9am - 4pm each day, including the Arboretum Café, The Curatoreum giftshop and the National Bonsai & Penjing Collection of Australia.... Visit Canberra ACT Government Transport Canberra The RiotACT Canberra Bushwalking Club Pedal Power ACT: Canberra Region Cycling Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

10.01.2022 Welcome Walks at the National Arboretum Canberra Our free Welcome Walks will introduce you to the Arboretum, our forests, gardens and even some hidden treasures. Join our guide for a gentle 20 minute stroll, take in the impressive views and discover why the Arboretum is one of Canberra’s favourite spots. Wheelchair and stroller friendly. No bookings required, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions numbers are limited to eight participants on a first come first served basis. ...Contact details of attendees are required to be taken. Times: 10am, 11am & 12 noon daily Meet: Information Desk in the Village Centre Available from 2 September 2020.

10.01.2022 Riders, runners, walkers and dog lovers have made good use of the 20km of tracks and trails at the Arboretum over recent months. Over the next few weeks we will be doing maintenance work on the tracks to keep them in great shape. Please look out for signs if you are out and about. Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

10.01.2022 Is there a budding Bonsai artist in the family? Be inspired by the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia and pot up, wire, style and take home your own personal bonsai! Suitable for 8 years to 16 years.... Bookings are essential as spaces are limited: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg #holidaywithkids #CanberraMums #canberradads #CBRkids #kidsincanberra #littleincanberra Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

10.01.2022 Looking for something to do on the Public Holiday? Join our Ngala Discovery Tour, the new way to see National Arboretum Canberra. Discover forest stories presented by friendly guides, and enjoy two viewing stops with spectacular photo opportunities. ... The 40-minute ‘Discovery Tour’ departs Wednesday Sunday and public holidays at 1.30pm. Prices start from $5. Suitable for all ages. Bookings at the Information Desk or online at: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Ngala Tours are proudly sponsored by the Friends of the National Arboretum Canberra. Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

09.01.2022 Eucalypts are perhaps the most recognisable trees in the Australian landscape and are a fundamental element in Australian culture and folklore. Learn more about these fascinating and beautiful trees on a guided tour through the rolling hills of the Arboretum. Bookings are limited to ensure social distancing can be practised. Book now: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg #outincanberra #myCBR

09.01.2022 Did you know National Arboretum Canberra has two species that are extinct in the wild? Join us for a long guided walk 'On the Brink of Extinction' to visit these forests to hear the stories behind the trees. The walk will take just under 2 hours and participants will require moderate fitness.... Adult: $5, Children (12 - 16 years): Free Suitable for children over 12 years. Bookings are limited: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

09.01.2022 Guided Forest Walks have returned at the National Arboretum Canberra! Our hour long Guided Forest Walks are on Mondays at 11am, Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 11am. Walks are suitable for children over 12 years. Due to COVID-19, we are restricting numbers on each walk and are taking online bookings: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Cost: Adult $5, Children Free

08.01.2022 Blue skies were the perfect backdrop for the snow dusted peaks on Sunday

08.01.2022 The guiding philosophy of Janet Jeffs, Executive Chef and Director of Ginger Catering, has always been to #ChooseLocal. Not only does supporting local farmers, local bakeries and local suppliers make good sense fresh tastes best! When you choose the Arboretum Café and Ginger Catering, you #ChooseLocal. #CBRTogether

08.01.2022 Our most popular school holiday activity is back! #CanberraMums #LittleinCanberra #CBRKids #NaturePlay

07.01.2022 Ginger Catering and Capital Brewing Co are teaming up to celebrate Dads at the National Arboretum Canberra! From freshly baked almond croissants to egg and bacon rolls, spicy sweet potato and feta fritters to sizzling BBQ beef ribs we have Dad and the whole family covered. So, drop into the Discovery Garden (behind the Amphitheatre) and look for the Capital Brewing Co outdoor bar. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy the warm spring weather, there is plenty of space on the soft gra...ss to relax. #FathersDay #RiotACT #HerCanberra #outincanberra #CanberraMums #KidSizeLivingCanberra #kidsinCanberra Shared by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

06.01.2022 Strike a pose! As part of National Science Week, the team from the National Arboretum Canberra met in the Labyrinth Garden to be a part of Canberra’s very own #SatelliteSelfie. Here you can see us trying to replicate what will look like a flower from space. National Science Week ACT... #SatelliteSelfie #WhereYouAreFestival #RiseCanberra #ScienceWeek #Labyrinth See more

06.01.2022 Australia’s floral emblem, the Golden Wattle (Acacia pycantha) features alongside the Powerful Owl, Sir John Monash and Dame Nellie Melba on the new $100 note which entered general circulation today. Members of the Wattle Day Association Committee chose to celebrate at National Arboretum Canberra, which is home to the largest planting of the Golden Wattle in the ACT. Want to read more? https://bit.ly/3jE7UMr... Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

06.01.2022 Create your own ‘One big perfect little moment’ at the National Arboretum Canberra

05.01.2022 Don’t miss out! There are only a few spaces left for our School Holiday Culture Craft Presented by the National Arboretum Canberra Indigenous Tourism Officer, kids aged 4-7 can colour, cut and collage their own native animal artwork using natural resources collected on site. For more information and to book: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/Z9HFL... #holidaywithkids #CanberraMums #canberradads #CBRkids #kidsincanberra #littleincanberra Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

05.01.2022 Surround yourself in spring and join a guided forest walk to see over 20 species of wattle, native daisies, lilies and other understorey plants in flower. The walk will take just under 2 hours and participants will require moderate fitness. Suitable for children over 12 years. Adult: $5, Children (12 - 16 years): Free... Bookings essential: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

04.01.2022 We are really excited to introduce a new nature play activity 'Wollemi Wanderers' for 1-5 year old’s, their parents and carers starting this Tuesday 13 October! Wollemi Wanderers Nature Play at the National Arboretum Canberra takes you on a journey through a different forest or garden each week. Little minds go on an exploration of the natural world through interactive storytelling, hands on learning, craft and a wander among the trees and gardens. ... Wollemi Wanderers is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 10am11.30am during the school term. Children (above 12 months) are $15 and parents are free with online bookings at: https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg With a different theme each week such as Food & Flowers, Bees & Trees and Feathery Friends, we look forward to you joining us! #kidsizelivingcanberra #kidsinCanberra #CanberraMums #canberradads #littleincanberra Produced by Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

04.01.2022 It’s National Science Week - Did you know that the ANU have a research site at the National Arboretum Canberra? The Corymbia maculata (spotted gum) and Eucalyptus tricarpa (red ironbark) forests provide scientists and students from the Fenner School of Environment and Society a unique environment to investigate climate variability, climate change, water use and precision measurement of trees and forests. Long term measurement, monitoring and modelling of the site will help th...e scientists understand: How will eucalypt forests respond to climate change How much carbon do eucalypt forests sequester out of the atmosphere Whether or not eucalypt trees change their shape or the properties of their wood under different climate extremes. Find out more about this ANU research project here: https://science.anu.edu.au//national-arboretum-canberra-re National Science Week ACT The Australian National University ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society #ScienceWeek

03.01.2022 Looking for a unique school holiday workshop? #CanberraMums #LittleinCanberra #CBRKids #NaturePlay

03.01.2022 There's no shortage of gift ideas for Dad this Father's Day at The Curatoreum gift shop

03.01.2022 Got a spring in your step? As the trees burst into leaf, there is no better time to get out and enjoy the forests at the Arboretum . Join a one hour guided walk across the rolling hills of the Arboretum and discover more about the forests as you get amongst the trees. Every Monday / 11am - 12pm... Every Saturday / 2pm - 3pm Every Sunday / 11am - 12pm Limited spots available for each walk and booking are essential here https://bit.ly/2FJjOXr

03.01.2022 To mark National Reconciliation Week, the National Arboretum Canberra held a competition inviting people to share their personal reconciliation journey and what reconciliation means to them. Today we congratulate our winner, Mark Sanderson! Mark shared his experience of the barriers to reconciliation as well as the process that he hopes will ensure Australian Indigenous culture is part of everyday life.... Mark was presented with a hand-woven piece of art, adorned with emu feathers by local artist Jessika Spencer, proud Wiradjuri woman and Indigenous Tourism Officer at the Arboretum.

02.01.2022 The National Arboretum Canberra’s Radiata Pine forest has joined the ‘Forest Sound Map of the World’ Love the rustle of leaves and the warble of early morning magpies? Venture out this weekend to record your local bushland and put your favourite forest soundscape on the map! Check out the link below to be involved or to discover a world of forest sounds. Bganz Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary... Australian National Botanic Gardens https://bit.ly/3jbYUPy

01.01.2022 There are many ways to connect to culture and country in Canberra during NAIDOC Week 8 15 November 2020. Explore and embrace a history that dates back thousands of generations. Join Jessika Spencer, Indigenous Tourism Officer at the National Arboretum Canberra, fibre artist, and Wiradjuri woman in an online weaving workshop to learn beginner/intermediate coiling techniques. No prior experience required.

01.01.2022 Guided Forest Walks are returning at the National Arboretum Canberra! It has been a while since we have been able to share the stories of the forests with you and we are so happy to announce that the walks will return from Saturday 11 July 2020. Due to COVID-19, we are restricting numbers on each walk and are taking online bookings. Hour long Guided Forest Walks will be offered on Mondays at 11am, Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 11am. Walks are suitable for children... over 12 years. Online bookings at https://bit.ly/2O0Bcrg Cost: Adult $5, Children Free See more