Canberra Tree Week is a celebration of all things trees in Canberra. Our city is full of beautiful, unique and exceptional trees and forests that provide many positive benefits to the community.

Canberra Tree Week 2021

After a hiatus in 2020, Canberra Tree Week is returning in 2021 and will be held from 1-9 May 2021 with many great events happening across the ACT.

You can view the Canberra Tree Week calendar (PDF 220KB) to see what events are on during Tree Week.

As part of Tree Week, check out a Story Walk. 

Story Walk - National Arboretum, Canberra

Libraries ACT and the National Arboretum have teamed up to bring you a very special Story Walk. Bring the whole family and take a stroll through the Arboretum while reading a picture book written by local author Tania McCartney. The featured story Mamie celebrates the life of May Gibbs. Mamie features beautiful illustrations of beloved gum trees and the magical creatures that Gibbs found in them.

Starting at the Visitor Centre, Download the map at the first Story Station near the Village Centre or pick up a printed map from the Village Centre during open hours. Follow the 600m route to each stop to find out what happens next in the story.

Wear covered footwear and bring water, hats and sunscreen. Please note that this activity is not pram friendly as some stations are located in forested areas with uneven terrain.