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Below is a list of the events and celebrations occurring as part of National Eucalypt Day. We thank our partners for their support! Events are constantly loaded through February and March, so please keep checking back.

Know of an event but it is not listed here yet? Drop us an email at executive@eucalyptaustralia.org.au.

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Searching for events for a past year?  Set the start date as the 1st of January of the year you are searching; the list will contain 25 records and then go to the bottom of the page and press next.

20 March 2024:  We have been having some challenges with the search functionality in the calendar and are working to resolve the issue.  In the meantime please find attached a list here for the events running until the end of May.  It will download as a word document which contains links back to the Eucalypt Australia website and the direct booking links for activities.

 

Currency Creek Arboretum Open Days (SA)

Currency Creek Arboretum Cnr Alexandrina Rd and Adelaide Place, Currency Creek

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…

Free

Cavendish Red Gum Festival (Vic)

Cavendish Cavendish

​Nestled on the banks of the Wannon River, in the heart of red gum country, Cavendish will host the second Red Gum Festival in April 2022. ​ ​Once again, this event will include something for everyone...young, old and families. Through…

Currency Creek Arboretum Open Days (SA)

Currency Creek Arboretum Cnr Alexandrina Rd and Adelaide Place, Currency Creek

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…

Free

Grove of Giants Open Days (TAS)

Grove of Giants Denison Road, Lonnavale

The Tree Projects will host an open day at the Grove of Giants. There will be opportunities to climb trees, go on guided walks and visit the famous Lathamus Keep. This grove is a remarkable patch of forest in the…

$10

Grove of Giants Open Days (TAS)

Grove of Giants Denison Road, Lonnavale

The Tree Projects will host an open day at the Grove of Giants. There will be opportunities to climb trees, go on guided walks and visit the famous Lathamus Keep. This grove is a remarkable patch of forest in the…

$10

Home Is Where The Habitat Is – Projection – Parliament House Canberra (ACT)

Facade of Parliament House Canberra Parliament House, Canberra

Brittle Gums (Eucalyptus mannifera) and the wildlife that depend on them are taking over the façade of the Australian Parliament House, as part of Enlighten Festival. 'Home is where the Habitat is' is a 6-minute animation featuring the changing seasons…

Free

Art of Flow Workshop: Leaves and the Spaces Between (Online)

Online: https://www.artofflow.art/

Leaves and the spaces between...by Gabbi Lancaster This free online painting workshop will be streamed via Facebook Live.  Saturday 11th March 11am - 1pm (Sydney time, AEDT) Using whatever paint and paper you already have (with a simple suggested materials…

Free

Mountain Ash Art Exhibition Marysville (Vic)

Marysville Information and Regional Artspace 11 Murchison St, Marysville

This exhibition celebrates all things “Mountain Ash”. It includes beautiful photography, small sculptures, paintings, leaf art and literature on these forest giants we are proud to live among here in Marysville. Art Exhibition in the MiRA main gallery. Featured image…

Free

Get Creative with Clay – Decorate a Eucalyptus Leaf / Flower (VIC)

Orbost Show Newmerella Showground, Orbost

Visit the Landcare Expo at the Orbost Show and decorate a clay eucalyptus leaf or flower. To celebrate National Eucalypt Day, the artwork will be used to decorate public spaces in Orbost, or if you prefer, you can pick yours…

Sketching the River Red Gum in Bundoora Homestead Park (VIC)

Bundoora Homestead Park Snake Gully Drive, Bundoora

Join members of the Darebin U3A Outdoor Sketching Group to sketch an old River Red Gum at Bundoora Homestead Park. Located in the Bundoora Parklands adjacent to the historic Bundoora Homestead, the tree is a remnant of the original vegetation of…

Family friendly celebration of Snowy Monaro Eucalypts (NSW)

Cooma Library 61 Vale st, Cooma

Join Kelly Stubbs from Wagtail Natives Nursery for a family friendly celebration of Snowy Monaro Eucalypts. Story time, craft and fun facts about the local eucalypts will be followed by a plant sale.    

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden – Eucalypt Guided Walk (NSW)

Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden 420 Mona Vale Rd, ST IVES

Led by one of our experienced rangers, we will explore the story of the Scribbly Gum, discover how Eucalypts create curious habitats for all kinds of creatures and learn why these trees are so special to our unique Australian ecosystems.…

$15

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden – Eucalyptus Ink Drawing Workshop (NSW)

Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden 420 Mona Vale Rd, ST IVES

We will learn how to draw with found sticks and use a range of techniques, experimenting on different art papers to create your very own ink drawing, inspired by the plants and creatures of the Wildflower Garden! Workshop includes optional…

$45

Field Trip with Leon Costermans 2023 (Vic)

George Pentland Botanic Gardens Cnr Foot St and Williams St,, Frankston

Please note, tickets are in super high demand with very limited numbers... we will give preference to those who didn't get a spot on the 2022 field trip. If for any reason you can no longer come please call or…

$15

Illawarra Eucalypts Walkshop (NSW)

Wiseman Park Gwynneville

Join local eucalypt expert Leon Fuller on a guided walk through Wiseman Park, where he will point out the many species of indigenous Eucalypt present and give tips on how to identify them and use them in bush regeneration activities.…

“Kimberley Eucalypts” by Phil Docherty, Book Launch, Broome (WA)

Broome Library Hamersley St and Haas St, Broome

Join author Phil Docherty and illustrator Tom Montgomery in conversation at the launch of Kimberley Eucalypts - A Guide. Australia is rich in eucalypts, and the Kimberley hosts at least 66 species. Eucalypts of one species or another dominate the…

Free

Moora Eucalypt Tree Trail – Self-guided Walk (WA)

Moora Visitors Centre 65 Padbury St, Moora

Take a self-guided 2km walk around the local Eucalypts of Moora. The Salmon Gums, Wandooos and York Gums. Start at the Moora Visitors Centre with the River Red Gum and go south.  You never know, the Mottlecah may be in…

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden – Eucalypt Guided Walk (NSW)

Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden 420 Mona Vale Rd, ST IVES

Led by one of our experienced rangers, we will explore the story of the Scribbly Gum, discover how Eucalypts create curious habitats for all kinds of creatures and learn why these trees are so special to our unique Australian ecosystems.…

$5

A Tale of Two Trees Red-Flowering Gum and Red Tingle (WA)

Nornalup Community Hall South Coast Highway, Nornalup

A Tale of Two Trees Workshop Red Flowering Gum and Red Tingle A celebration of two iconic eucalypts through art, science and conservation presentations from invited speakers. All welcome Entry is free

Free

Guided Walking Tour of Melton Eucalyptus Arboretum (VIC)

Information Shelter near the Depot, MBG 21 Williams Street, Melton

Take a 90 minute guided walking tour through the 3 hectare Dryland Eucalyptus Arboretum at the Melton Botanic Garden. The Eucalypts in the Arboretum tolerate a dry climate and low water conditions specifically chosen from regions with rainfall of 450mm…

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