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 […]
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 […]
The Eucy Museum at Inglewood will be abuzz on National Eucalypt Day with:- an informative talk, - eucalyptus oil distillation demonstrations, - eucalyptus themed art show, and - sales of local mallee tree tubestock. This year the Eucy Museum will be focussing their talk on: - the locals' long relationship with the Blue Mallee Eucalyptus […]
Intuitive Art inspired by the Eucalypt Leaf ...by Gabbi Kitchener Celebrating the life-giving Eucalypt tree through art. This free online painting workshop will be streamed via Facebook Live. Saturday 23rd March 2024 11am - 1pm (Sydney time, AEDT) Using whatever paint and paper you already have (with a simple suggested materials list in case). To […]
Yarriambiack Shire in Victoria has its very own endemic eucalypt, the Yarriambiack Mallee-Box. It is known from only about 150 specimens just north of Brim along the Yarriambiack Creek. Alicia Merriam, the Yarrilinks Landcare Facilitator will deliver a presentation about the species, and conduct a field visit to see it in person and so you […]
SOLD OUT Leon Costermans Eucalypt Identification Field Trip Sunday March 24, 2024 9:45am to 3:30pm. Ticket sales open 1pm Monday March 4th 2024. Please note, tickets are in super high demand with very limited numbers... we would like to give preference to those who didn't get a spot on the 2022 or the 2023 field […]
Arboricultural Consultant Peter Goegan will be showing you interesting and notable eucalyptus trees in and around the area. Some of these trees are heritage listed. You are advised to bring your own vehicle (limited seats may be available in other vehicles). Most of the trees are easily accessible. Please note that there is NO insurance […]
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 […]
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 and good walking shoes! Currency Creek Arboretum […]
Eucalyptus Opera Commissioned By Opera Australia And Victorian Opera, after the novel "Eucalyptus" by Murray Bail, composed by Jonathan Mills. For more information and tickets see: https://opera.org.au/events/eucalyptus-melbourne/ As per Opera Australia: "Stories in the trees. Weave them out of bark and leaves. There are more than 800 species of Eucalyptus in Australia. There is only […]
Explore Australia’s iconic and dominant tree species on this fascinating one-hour self-guided walk. The Australian National Botanic Gardens are open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm every day except Christmas Day. Wind your way through the gardens and discover 21 of Australia's iconic eucalypts on this self-guided walk which is supported by interpretation signs and […]
Nuts About Gums will run a Competition with 3 categories to encourage people to get out in nature and explore our great gums. 1st category is the Longest Leaf. Photo to be taken of leaf with a ruler or tape measure along with a piece of paper with their name, date leaf found and rough […]