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 […]
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 Great Aussie Gum Leaf Hunt is on for this National Eucalypt Day!!! Opening on 16 February and running until the 20th of March, Nuts About Gums will run a Competition with 3 categories to encourage people to get out in nature and explore our great gums. Winners will be announced on National Eucalypt Day. […]
This collaborative project by weaver Liz Williamson explores local colour, cultural connections, and shared weaving traditions. In 2020, Williamson began inviting colleagues in Australia and India to colour fabric with eucalyptus leaves collected locally. Once received in her studio, Williamson wove the fabric into panels referencing the traditions of woven rag rugs. Since 2021, the […]
Gumtree Storytime & Craft Session with seedling giveaway at Jindabyne Library Saturday, March 9 10:30am - 11:30am Event Location: Jindabyne Library, 1 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne NSW 2627 Come along to hear a story of Tree-Squeak, and old-growth gum tree and all the wonderful native creatures who rely on the tree for their homes and food. […]
Shining a Light on Australian Native Bonsai 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 […]
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 […]
In this one-hour talk, master weaver Liz Williamson will discuss the Weaving Eucalypts Project exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery. The project involves a community of practitioners from Australia, New Zealand and several Indian Ocean countries – practitioners linked by an engagement with nature, concern for sustainability and natural dyeing. Williamson will briefly discuss the development […]
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 […]
Explore the gorgeous eucalypts of the Noosa Botanic Gardens at Cooroy including their Eucalyptus grandis; Corymbia tessellaris, Corymbia citriodora AND their Eucalyptus Deglupta which is showing off its beautiful rainbow colours. Meet on Saturday 23rd of March at the main shelter shed just before 9 for a 9am departure, finishing around 10 depending on questions. […]
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will host a day dedicated to nature and eucalypt conservation, inviting visitors to explore the essential connection between eucalypts, wildlife, and environmental preservation. Against the lush backdrop of the 27-hectare sanctuary, the event will include engaging activities for all ages, from storytelling and face painting to up-close creature encounters, allowing little ones […]