Please note that the National Eucalypt Day Walk is now fully booked. About 900 species and sub-species of eucalypt grow in Australia and have adapted to amazingly diverse habitats and climates. These environments include deserts, snowy mountains, coasts, rainforest edges, monsoonal areas and many places in-between. Unsurprisingly, their leaves, flowers, fruits, bark and height vary […]
This free event celebrates National Eucalyptus Day and is held in conjunction with the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden. This 2-hour nature sketching / nature journaling workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those experienced. Come along and explore the amazing Eucalypt Arboretum at Melton Botanic Garden in a new way. You might be curious […]
Join us for an enlightening seminar on WA native botany, focusing on the Myrtaceae family, hosted by Kings Park's Herbarium botanist. This event will delve into the rich diversity of the Myrtaceae family, which includes plant groups such as Eucalyptus, Verticordia, and Melaleuca. Our expert Botanist will share insights into some of the key morphological […]
Join us at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha for a family-friendly celebration of the eucalypt - one of our national botanic treasures. You can learn more about our magnificent gum species and the amazing wildlife they support by attending some talks, guided walks, hands-on workshops and activities for both kids and adults. Try your hand […]
Our National Eucalypt Day 2026 event will showcase the Eucalypt Lawn and Arboretum at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden (ERBG), and will be strongly aligned with the 2026 theme, “Our Eucalypt Home.” Scheduled for Sunday 22 March, the event will also celebrate the ERBG’s 40th anniversary. A range of inclusive, family-friendly activities is planned, designed […]
Please note that the National Eucalypt Day Walk is now fully booked. About 900 species and sub-species of eucalypt grow in Australia and have adapted to amazingly diverse habitats and climates. These environments include deserts, snowy mountains, coasts, rainforest edges, monsoonal areas and many places in-between. Unsurprisingly, their leaves, flowers, fruits, bark and height vary […]
This Monday 23 March is National Eucalypt Day, and we’re celebrating by inviting the community to discover one of Australia’s most iconic tree groups through a new Eucalypts of Port Melbourne walking map. This new map guides residents and visitors on a short, self‑guided walk through Port Melbourne, highlighting a diverse range of eucalypt species growing in […]
Landcare SJ invites community members, landholders, artists, storytellers, and nature lovers to take part in a creative, participatory exploration of two rare local eucalypts: Eucalyptus marginata subsp. elegantella and Eucalyptus mundijongensis. This experience blends citizen science, cultural storytelling, and emotional connection to place, transforming the act of finding a tree into a deeper encounter with […]
Give a Hoot Bullsbrook is an inclusive, collaborative event that welcomes everyone, regardless of age, background or ability. By centring eucalypt trees—the quiet giants of the landscape—as teachers, shelters and lifelines, the event aims to foster a deeper sense of stewardship and belonging. Through curiosity, storytelling and hands-on experience, Give a Hoot invites the community […]
Visitors will participate in a self-guided walk along a 500 metre trail through the coastal woodland above Calgardup Cave, using a laminated booklet with above and below map overlays and eucalypt identification material. The woodland features Karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor), Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and Marri (Corymbia calophylla). Kids will be given a tree treasure map to […]
Take a walk with a Kings Park Volunteer Guide to discover the joys of the beautiful birds that call Kings Park home. Take a walk with a Kings Park Volunteer Guide, as we celebrate National Eucalypt Day (Monday 23 March) and this year’s theme “Our Eucalypt Home”. Discover the joys of the beautiful birds that […]
One of our most popular events and a must do for the true eucalypt enthusiast! 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, some snacks and water, and good walking […]