Tree Week 2017 Calender of events
Day Time Calendar of events Monday 12:00pm Launch of Canberra Tree Week. Malcolm Snow, Chief Executive National Capital Authority, 1 May 2017 will launch Canberra Tree Week 2017 at the National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point
Tuesday 12:30pm- Interesting trees of the CBD, a guided walk hosted by Friends of ACT Trees. Meet at 2 May 2017 1:10pm Veterans Park (corner of Mort and Rudd Sts). http://www.inthecitycanberra.com.au/trees- canberras-cbd/ Wednesday 11am- Guided forest walks at the National Arboretum Canberra. Meet at the Village Centre. Bring 3 May 2017 12noon water, wear closed shoes and clothing suitable for the weather, a hat and sunscreen. 2pm- Arboretum trees at the Australian National University – Melinda Walker. This free guided 3:30pm walk looks at mature examples of species planted at the National Arboretum Canberra, within the grounds of University House and the private gardens of the Vice Chancellors residence. Meet at the front of the Vice Chancellors residence on Mills Road– limited parking in driveway. Bookings essential to [email protected] or 61258969. 10am-4pm Canberra Glassworks shop will be stocking tree themed glassworks for sale. Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston Thursday 10:00am- Ranger Guided Walk with Brandan Galpin – Bendora Arboretum. Meet at Bulls Head (Mt 4 May 2017 12:00pm Franklin Road). Wear sturdy shoes & warm clothes. Places are limited so please register your interest with Samantha Ning 02)62078145. Queries on the day to Namadgi Visitor Centre 02) 6207 2900. A map of the area can be found at http://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/ assets/pdf_file/0012/518988/Namadgi-Brief-Guidev22013.pdf 6:30pm Friends of ACT Trees dinner with special guest speaker Stuart Pittendrigh presenting ‘no trees no future’, hosted by Friends of ACT Trees. Weston Creek Labor Club. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non members. Meal from the bistro at your own cost. Please indicate your intensions to attend to [email protected] For more information visit https://sites. google.com/site/factacanberra/home 10am-4pm Canberra Glassworks shop will be stocking tree themed glassworks for sale. Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston Friday 9am-12pm STEP into Plein Air. Southern Tablelands Ecosystem park invite artists to visit the STEP 5 May 2017 forest at the National Arboretum Canberra to bring their easels, paints & sketchbooks for a morning of art. Please register your interest via [email protected]. Meet at the Village Centre. Morning tea will be provided. 10am-4pm Canberra Glassworks shop will be stocking tree themed glassworks for sale. Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston Saturday 7:30am- ACTC Tree Climbing Championships – Telopea Park. A tree climbing competition 6 May 2017 5pm consisting of 5 events across the day including work climb, secured footlock, speed climb, throwline and aerial rescue. A great spectator sport for the whole family. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Capital-Tree-Community-Climbing- Championships-547368308774555/?fref=nf 10am-12 Arboretum trees at the ANU guided walk – Jan Morgan. Lindsay Pryor and beyond looks noon at interesting species from the Arboretum growing along the Lindsay Pryor walk and surrounding area. Sullivan’s Creek Road, meet at car park, 50 meters from Daley Road. Bookings essential to [email protected] or 61258969 Day Time Calendar of events Saturday 10:30am & Canberra Glassworks Nature Casting. Age 8+ (5-8 with parent/guardian supervision at all 6 May 2017 12:00pm times). Using found natural objects, you will create relief n clay that will then be cast in glass by a professional artist to create your very own glass fossil. Learn to relief cast in this (continued) 60 minute session. Sessions are $63.69 and are available https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ tree-week-2017-nature-casting-tickets-32875714146 10am-2pm Heritage Garden open day in Fetherston Gardens, Heysen Street Weston. The open day will include guided walks, children’s activity tent and a plant stall. https://www.facebook.com/ Fetherston-Gardens-Friends-238860092838124/ 2pm-3pm Native trees of woodland and forest near Hall, ACT guided walk led by plant ecologist Dr Sue McIntyre, hosted by Friends of Grasslands. Wear outdoor walking gear suitable for the weather and for walking in grassy areas, and bring sun (or rain) protection and drinking water. Please register for more details, including the meeting place, by email to margaret. [email protected] 10am-4pm Canberra Glassworks shop will be stocking tree themed glassworks for sale. Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston
2pm-3pm Guided forest walks at the National Arboretum Canberra. Meet at the Village Centre. Bring water, wear closed shoes and clothing suitable for the weather, a hat and sunscreen Sunday 9am- ACTC Tree Climbing Championships grand final & awards – Telopea Park. A tree climbing 7 May 2017 4:30pm competition consisting of 5 events across the day including work climb, secured footlock, speed climb, throwline and aerial rescue. A great spectator sport for the whole family. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Australian-Capital-Tree-Community- Climbing-Championships-547368308774555/?fref=nf 10:30am & Canberra Glassworks Nature Casting. Age 8+ (5-8 with parent/guardian supervision at all 12:00pm times). Using found natural objects, you will create relief n clay that will then be cast in glass by a professional artist to create your very own glass fossil. Learn to relief cast in this 60 minute session. Sessions are $63.69 and are available https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ tree-week-2017-nature-casting-tickets-32875714146 10am-4pm Canberra Glassworks shop will be stocking tree themed glassworks for sale. Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue Kingston 10am-12 Ranger Guided Walk with Brandan Galpin – Bendora Arboretum. Meet at Bulls Head (Mt noon Franklin Road). Wear sturdy shoes & warm clothes. Places are limited so please register your interest with Samantha Ning 02)62078145. Queries on the day to Namadgi Visitor Centre 02) 6207 2900. A map of the area can be found at http://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/ assets/pdf_file/0012/518988/Namadgi-Brief-Guidev22013.pdf 11am- Guided forest walks at the National Arboretum Canberra. Meet at the Village Centre. Bring 12:00pm water, wear closed shoes and clothing suitable for the weather, a hat and sunscreen
Everyday 9:00am- The Tree Projects photographic exhibition –National Arboretum Canberra Village Centre. 4:00pm Photos of the tallest flowering plant in the world – Mountain Ash, Eucalyptus regnans from the Styx Valley in Tasmania. To learn more about the Tree Projects visit https://www.thetreeprojects.com/ 10:00am- The library is a forest of knowledge, with books created from millions of trees. To say thank 4:00pm you and celebrate our connection to trees, Libraries ACT invites you to add to our miniature forest in the Gungahlin Library courtyard. Use our cra" and recycled materials to create your unique tree during Tree Week 2017. Please take photos and add them to Facebook and tag us #Libraries ACT.