The beautiful rammed earth Forest Discovery Centre (FDC) links the Environment to Arts and offers a hub for artisans to work, visitors to enjoy the fine wood and art and explore the forest. They lease their well equipped workshop and machine room on a short or long term basis. The lease includes a workshop bay, benches, use of machine and lathe room, access to the sanding room and spray booth, use of tools and clamps and shared timber storage facilities. They also provide a gallery/shop for artisans and artists to show and sell their fine wood and art to visitors. Weekend workshops are available to anyone who wish to make beautiful and useful objects from wood or metal.
The FDC is a 10 minute walk or short drive from the town centre. Walking trails meander from the centre through the forest and include a tree top walk and woodcutter's hut to explore the forest's historic and natural beauty. An interpretive gallery and wide range of guided educational tours to suit all school year levels and class topics are available. Comfortable backpacker style accommodation for individuals or groups and conference facilities are for hire in the nearby Jarrah Forest Lodge....
