Cranbourne Friends, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Inc. is an enthusiastic group of more than 600 members who share a love of Australian plants and nature, and support Cranbourne Gardens.
Recent News
Growing Friends Nursery open again to members
November 14, 2021
The Cranbourne Friends are pleased to announce that the Growing Friends nursery is open once again to members…
Annual Report 2021 published
October 25, 2021
The Cranbourne Friends Annual Report for 2021 has now been published. For much of the first half of…
Gardens open for visits
August 24, 2021
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is open for visits. See: www.rbg.vic.gov.au/covidsafe/ for the latest information.
Our Groups
FiGs – Friends in the Garden
The FiGs - Friends in the Garden Volunteer Group - are all keen to work…
Friends in Focus
The Friends In Focus group get together to learn about photography, take photos and enhance and practise skills.
Botanical Fabricators
We work with fabric crafts using materials or designs featuring and highlighting the beauty of Australian native plants.
Growing Friends
The Growing Friends propagate a great variety Australian native plants that have been sourced from the Gardens.
Botanical Illustrators
Our get-togethers allow us to share ideas, information, and support whilst working on our paintings and drawings.
Basketmakers
A group of novice to experienced weavers using native plants to create items ranging from the useful to the sculptural.
Open House – for Members only
Note: Covid-19 pandemic. Special interest group meetings are on hold until after further notice. Open House…