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
Discovery Tour of South Gippsland – new May date
February 16, 2019
Join us to gain unique insights into present, past and future landscapes of South Gippsland and the people who shaped them. We…
Book your 2019 Autumn events now!
February 10, 2019
Events for autumn include an evening at Moonlit Sanctuary and a South Gippsland Discovery Day. Book now: Booking…
Friends Annual Lunch
February 10, 2019
Have you marked Saturday 4th May 2019 in your diary? Come and join us for this annual social…
Our Groups
FiGs – Friends in the Garden
The FiGs - Friends in the Garden Volunteer Group are all keen to work in,…
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.