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
Online talks for members
August 25, 2021
A series of online Zoom talks have been arranged for Cranbourne Friends members this year. The online talks…
Gardens open for visits – August 2021
August 24, 2021
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is open for visits, if you live within the 5K lockdown limit. Both…
Spring Plant – cancelled
August 12, 2021
In line with COVID-19 restrictions the planned plant sale for October 9 and 10 at the Australian Garden,…
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…