
Book Launch: The Man Who Planted Canberra
at Margaret Whitlam Pavilion
Friday, 12 September 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) + Add to calendar12/09/2025 10:3012/09/2025 11:30Australia/SydneyBook Launch: The Man Who Planted CanberraBook Launch: The Man Who Planted Canberra
Friday, 12 September 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Organiser
Event Officer
0262621111
events@nla.gov.au
Address
Margaret Whitlam Pavilion
Forest Drive
ACT 2611 Australia
Watch the live stream here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_41a7I-YgXo
Event web page: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/sjjnyMargaret Whitlam Pavilion
Forest Drive
ACT 2611
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Join Robert Macklin, Max Bourke, Lenore Coltheart and Steve Thomas in conversation, to celebrate the release of Robert’s book The Man Who Planted Canberra: Charles Weston and His Three Million Trees.
Insights into the history, design and future of the National Capital’s landscaping, horticulture and reforestation will be shared, including the use of both native and exotic plant species throughout our region.
This special launch event will take place in the Margaret Whitlam Pavillion at the National Arboretum, combining fascinating discussion with breathtaking views of Canberra and the Arboretum’s living collections of rare, endangered and significant trees.
The presentation will be followed by book sales and signing.
Entry to this event is free, however places are strictly limited, and early booking is recommended.