Cranbourne Friends, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Inc. is an enthusiastic group of more than 700 members who share a love of Australian plants and nature, and support Cranbourne Gardens.
Recent News
Gardens reopen – update
June 10, 2020
It will be great news to all that the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria has reopened to visitors and…
Growing Friends volunteer recognised
June 6, 2020
On June 5, 2020, Marjanne Rook, the Cranbourne Friends coordinator of the Growing Friends group, has been recognised…
A visit to the Gardens post lockdown
June 6, 2020
Our Special Interest groups have been in hiatus during the COVID 19 lockdown, but many individuals have been…
Our Groups
FiGs – Friends in the Garden
Note: Covid-19 pandemic. Special interest group meetings are on hold until after further notice. The FiGs…
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…