Celebrate the introduction of daylight savings with an informal get together of Cranbourne Friends- – MEMBERS ONLY. We are meeting at the Stringybark BBQ area of the Cranbourne Gardens at 11.30 am on Sunday 6th October 2019. Bring your own…
Would you believe that there is so much more to Banksias than just Snugglepot, Cuddlepie and the Big Bad Banksia Men? Banksias are icons of the Australian bush and have a very ancient history. Australian plant enthusiasts are frequently excited…
A Talk and Gawk with Naturalist Peter Rogers, will be held on Monday, 23rd September, 1pm and 3.3opm, at the Auditorium, Cranbourne Gardens. After an illustrated presentation, we will have a wander in the Cranbourne Gardens bushland to see some mistletoes at…
The final sale for this year will be held on Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27, 2019. The sale is held in the Australian Garden next to the kiosk and EFTPOS facilities are available. Growing Friends propagate and sell a variety…
Thank you to all the Friends members who completed the 2019 Cranbourne Friends Membership Survey in April. It was lovely to hear from many members their appreciation for the friendly and social nature of Friends events and activities. Overall, feedback…
The Cranbourne Friends exist to support the Cranbourne Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, by undertaking voluntary tasks and organising activities which enhance community understanding and appreciation of the Cranbourne Gardens, Australian flora and fauna, and generate funds to support Gardens’…
The leading role that the Royal Botanic Gardens of Victoria, Cranbourne will play in conservation and preservation of rare native plants, is highlighted in a video filmed at Cranbourne, for Botanic Gardens Day in May. In Conservation, John Arnott, Manager of…
From Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th May, Leesa Chandler is organising a very special Botanical Bag Exhibition to be held in the Gallery behind the Visitors’ Centre at Cranbourne Gardens. The exhibition is free and is open between 10am and…
No doubt many of you have enjoyed the alpine region with its wonderful wide views and colourful flora - especially those gorgeous swathes of daisies. But not all is gorgeous, as numerous large animals – deer in particular - are causing problems in this delicate environment. The…
The Friends Expo opened on July 21 and show cases the creative activities of our Friends' special interest groups. Basketry, textiles, illustration, photography are just some of the beautiful work produced by our groups and on display in the Expo.…