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Dear Community, We are continuing to build our new flowering shrub area in our Wildlife Corridor! There will be an earth mover on site some of the paths maybe closed finishing Sat 31/10/2026. There may be no access from Opal to Tormaline. We apologise for the inconvenience. You can still go and find lyrebrids at the back of the tennis courts!

Music in the Arboretum - 2pm Sat 10 Oct 2026. We hope you will join us for this special anniversary concert. Profits will go to our new flowering shrub areas to encourage communities to plant native gardens. events.humanitix.com/50years76 Invitation to our AGM Friday 23 October at 4pm. The Arboretum AGM will be held on Friday 23 October 2027 at 4pm at the Pearl Beach Arboretum Cottage at 71 Crystal Avenue Pearl Beach followed by refreshments. Information will be sent out to m

Join us for an afternoon of rock and roll under the trees! The Album Show returns with one of their new and ever evolving shows. This time its “50 Years of 1976” which focuses on music released or recorded in 1976. Tickets from $40 (Arboretum members). Early bird tickets $45 per adult closing 1 September 2026. events.humanitix.com/50years76 1976 was a critical year in music history and the show includes hits by Rod Stewart, ABBA. WINGS, ELTON JOHN, QUEEN, SHERBET, AC/DC, FLEE

Sunday 16 August 2026 12.00 pm - Arboretum Anniversary Long Lunch The Arboretum is hosting a special catered long lunch with a focus on Spanish cuisine. Tables and chairs will be arranged in long lines in the open grassy area of the Arboretum off Crystal street in Pearl Beach. To go on the wait list please email contact@pearlbeacharboretum.org.au We will provide a welcome drink and nibbles on arrival,, canapes, (veg and non veg), a choice from 3 paella dishes (seafood, chicke

Tuesday 09 June 2026 10.30 am - Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Join Bev Lapacek in the beautiful Pearl Beach Arboretum for a delicious morning tea to raise money for the Cancer Council. Bring a plate to share and your cash or cards to donate on the day! This is Bev's 30th year as host. Enquiries Bev Lapacek 0439623818. RSVP appreciated. Park at the tennis courts and it is an pleasant 5 minute walk to our Pavilion. See more HERE. Sunday 21 June 2026 09.00 am - Arboretum Month

Sunday 17 May 2026 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm Associate Professor Tanya Latty will talk on Invertebrate Biodiversity on the Central Coast; the role of citizen science; and contributing to iNaturalist. Tickets $20, Members $15, Students & Under 18 Free! Click HERE for more info and to buy tickets. The talk will be for 30-40 mins plus questions in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall (9 Diamond Rd) followed by a nature walk through the Pearl Beach Arboretum to the Arboretum Cottage where afte

Working Bee All are welcome to come to our working bee at 9am this Sunday 19 April (3rd Sunday of each month except December!). You don't have to be a member. Please wear sensible clothes and closed in shoes. Bring your own hat and gardening gloves. Hope to see you there! Mary (President) 0427 502042. Fantastic Concert last Sunday in the Arboretum A big thank you to everyone who bought tickets and some of our 50th anniversary merchandise including plants from Sustainable Nati

Join us for an afternoon of fun under the trees! Tickets only $20-$30. https://events.humanitix.com/music-in-the-arboretum-the-bathtub-gin-orchestra-a-50th-anniversary-event

Working Bee Sunday 15 Feb 9am. All are welcome at Arboretum Working Bees usually held on the 3rd Sunday of the Month. There is much to be done after the floods, so if it is raining we will postpone the Working Bee until the following Sunday at 9am - i.e. Sunday 22 Feb 2026. Meet at 9am at the Arbroetum Cottage near the Crystal Avenue Carpark. We finish with a delicious morning tea at 11am. The March Working Bee will be Sunday 15 March 2026. Community Seminar Sat 28 Feb - Clim