An art exhibition for children aged from 5 to 13 that explores the importance of eucalypts in Australia. All entrants will have the same-sized substrate (canvas, tile, etc.) and complete a painting, drawing, collage, or any artwork depicting the entrants’ interpretation of the theme in the week leading up to the exhibition. Tea, coffee and […]
The Victorian Native Bonsai Club is holding its annual exhibition of members’ Australian native bonsai trees. While the display will, as always, cover a wide range of Australian native species, there will be a significant number of Eucalypts in the exhibition. While they don’t have the final list of exhibits as yet, the club expects […]
Please note that Lake Mountain are still confirming details for this walk. Please check back here or check with Lake Mountain closer to the date. Weekend of 25/26 March 2023. Eucalypt flavoured Nature Walk with John Coyne.
Free 1 hour and extended 2 hour guided tours of the arboretum by eucalypt expert and arboretum curator Dean Nicolle, beginning twice daily at 10 am and 2 pm. Don't forget a hat and good walking shoes! Currency Creek Arboretum boasts the world’s largest collection of eucalypt species, with over 800 species and over 8000 […]
The Joy of Painting Eucalypts with Celia MoriartyBe Inspired by the Eucalypt tree to create a beautiful painting you can be proud of. Free Online Painting Workshop streamed via Facebook Live. Video will be posted after the event for those who can't join in the Live session. As a realist artist who specialises in painting […]
National Eucalypt Day is turning 10! Join us for a family-friendly celebration of the eucalypt - one of our national botanic treasures. Learn more about our magnificent gum species and discover some of the amazing wildlife they support. There are eucalypt-inspired talks, guided walks, workshops and creative activities for everyone! Try some gum-inspired art and […]
A showcase of research, rehabilitation, and regeneration in Berridale NSW 2628 Visit this Open Day to see the impressive progress being made at this stunning site. Hear from researchers about climate testing trials of Ribbon/Manna gum (Eucalyptus viminalis) and Snow Gum (Eucalyptus pauciflora) seedlings View trial sites for direct seeding, mosaic burns, hydromulching, and various planting […]
National Eucalypt Day Walk About 840 species and subspecies of eucalypt grow in Australia and have adapted to an amazing number of diverse habitats and climates, such as deserts, snowy mountains, coasts, rainforest edges, monsoonal areas and many places in between. Unsurprisingly, their leaves, buds, flowers fruits,bark and height vary enormously, from 2m high shrubs […]
Come and join our Eucalypt Walker Coordinators Ryan Miles and John Coyne for an exploration of the eucalypts of Lake Mountain. We will start with an educational session with John followed by a walk and then finish with some conversation over scones and tea. Cost is $30 per person and spots are limited. Bookings are […]
Get creative at a eucalyptus botanical printing on paper workshop led by Norton Fredericks. Participants are encouraged to bring eucalypt leaves from their own neighbourhood to see their dye potential. Norton facilitates the Diverse Arts Group with the Queensland Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artists. A similar event run last year was a huge success. To […]
The friends of the Mary Carroll wetlands invite you to a "Night Stalk" to discover what is hiding amongst the flooded gums lining the edge of the remarkable wetlands. You will be looking at resident critters that live amongst the gums and the friends will be helping guests understand the differences between the genus of […]
The Gould League will run a professional development day for teachers to support them as they assist children who are concerned with climate change and associated extinctions, extreme climatic events, and dwindling natural resources. The day will assist teachers to address the plight of the environment in a way that reduces student anxiety and inspires […]