In celebration of National Eucalypt Day on 23 March, the Friends of Kings Park and Kings Park's Horticulture and Living Collections team will be hosting some special events alongside the Friends of Kings Park Native Plant Sale. Come along to the Friends of Kings Park Native Plant Sale to select from a wide range of […]
Come and Cel;ebrate National Eucalypt Day with the Lithgow and District Community Nfursery at Tarana Farmers Market. Make a plaster plaque and create prints using eucalypts and buy some fabulous native plants!
Join the Friends of Inglewood Triangle for a morning ‘among the gum trees’ of Inglewood Triangle bushland reserve for a special photography workshop to mark National Eucalypt Day! Guided by award-winning local photographer Josh Wells, you’ll learn how to make the most of your smartphone camera to capture the beauty and details of Inglewood Triangle’s […]
Calling all Wizards! Wands, Brooms & Eucalyptus Blooms is a free, family-friendly celebration of the magic of Australia’s iconic eucalyptus trees. Craft your own wand and broomstick from eucalyptus wood, mix up mystical gumnut potions, and make enchanted gifts for the tiny guardians of the gumtrees. With storytelling, nature crafts, and hands-on wizarding activities for […]
The Friends of the Melton Botanic Gardens are celebrating National Eucalypt Day with a number of activities at the garden on Sunday 23rd March 2025: 1) Nature Sketching Workshop in the Dryland Eucalyptus Arboretum 10am-noon - Early bird registration ($36) closes 2nd March otherwise $45. (see separate event) 2) Grow the Garden Day - working […]
To mark National Eucalypt Day, renowned local artist, Dawn Stubbs, will share her skills and passion in this full day workshop exploring the unique features of eucalypts. Spend the morning drawing some of the amazing local examples of eucalypts then apply the distinctive colours of these familiar and much-loved trees If you are already painting […]
Two walks available: 10 am and 1 pm 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 enormously, ranging from two-metre […]
Its National Eucalypt Day this Sunday the 23rd of March! Come on an intimate ranger-led tour down unique bushland trails in the Wildflower Garden where we will learn about the fascinating Scribbly Gum Story. This is your chance to learn about Australia’s most iconic tree. What’s the tallest gum tree in the world? When is […]
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 enormously, ranging from two-metre-high shrubs to towering forest giants of 100m. […]
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 about our eucalypts, wanting to spend some time in nature or trying something creative. Workshop facilitator Kathleen is very […]
Celebrate National Eucalypt Day with a drawing workshop focused on the Red Tingle and Red-Flowering Gums of the Walpole Wilderness. Dr Elizabeth Edmonds, 2023 Dahl Fellow and local artist, will guide you in drawing and layering techniques while deepening your understanding of their ecology. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you'll gain new inspiration […]
Join us at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary as we celebrate National Eucalypt Day with a day dedicated to nature, conservation, and the incredible role of eucalypts in sustaining our environment. Set within our lush 27-hectare sanctuary, this event will highlight the connection between eucalypts, wildlife, and our community. What’s On? Up-close Wildlife Encounters – Discover how […]