Cranbourne Friends, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Inc. is a vibrant group of more than 700 members who share a love of Australian plants and nature, and support Cranbourne Gardens.
Recent News
Alpine and sub-alpine plants. 1/2 day workshop
November 10, 2018
No doubt many of you have enjoyed the alpine region with its wonderful wide views and colourful flora -…
Cranbourne Friends AGM – Gillian Hund Talk
November 10, 2018
The 27th Annual General Meeting of the Cranbourne Friends was held on Sunday November 11, 2018 in the Cranbourne Gardens…
Book your 2018 Spring events now!
November 9, 2018
Events for spring include an afternoon bushland wildflower ramble, a talk about microbats, and a workshop about alpine…
Our Groups
Garden Volunteer Group
The Garden Volunteer Group members are all keen to work in, and learn about the Australian Garden…
Herbarium Collectors
Our task is to find, photograph and collect plant specimens at each stage of their development at Cranbourne Gardens.
Growing Friends
The Growing Friends propagate a great variety Australian native plants that have been sourced from the Gardens.
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.
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.