New Arboretum Events

Identifying Eucalypts - One Day Workshop Saturday 29 November 2025.

Join passionate botanist and educator Paul Gadsby (www.paulgadsby.com.au/) in a hands-on workshop designed for those looking to sharpen their eucalypt identification and taxonomy skills. With over 1,000 species, eucalypts can be famously tricky to ID - this immersive course breaks it down using localised samples and practical techniques.

Places are limited so book now!

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The workshop consists of engaging presentations, specimen analysis, and field practice. Ideal for ecologists, bush regenerators, and keen plant enthusiasts. You'll gain skills in:

• recognising key ID features; using simplified keys and botanical descriptions; and

• understanding eucalypt ecology and plant communities.

Your ticket includes a copy of Paul Gadsby's Eucalypt Features Gude. Sewww.paulgadsby.com.au/product-page/eucalypt-features-guide

In our Nature - 8 Week Creative Program Wednesdays 10am from October 15.

Art Therapy sessions in the Arboretum run by Sppace Whale (Liz McCarthy) — open to anyone aged 16+ in a  gender diverse & neurodivergent-affirming space. We will explore:

• Creative adventures in nature: printmaking with natural materials, clay work, nature journaling, collage & mixed media, ephemeral art making

• Mindfulness, grounding and other practices to help us deepen connection to self and nature

• Explore First Nations ways of being in connection with land and community

• Opportunity to connect and share your experience with others in a safe, affirming environment

Wednesdays 10am-12pm: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3

$70 per week ($560 total). NDIS Funding Available:

Learn more HERE