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
Wattles and Wildlife: talk by Bill Aitchison on Sunday July 20th
June 14, 2025
Did you know Koalas like eating the blossoms of acacias, and that it has been found that acacias…
Banksia Festival 2025 at RBGV Cranbourne 16th-24th August
May 20, 2025
The beautiful Banksias are an iconic Australian plant. Part of the Proteaceae family, there are 173 species and…
Growing Friends Spring Plant Sale – 11th and 12th October 2025
January 6, 2025
The Growing Friends Spring 2025 Plant Sale will be held on Saturday/Sunday 11 and 12 October, 2025 between…
Our Groups
Botanical Weaving group
Botanical Weaving group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month (February to November) at the Elliot Centre.
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.
Open House – for Members only
Open House is a special event held on the 2nd Thursday of the month for…
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