Botanical Art Workshop with Marta Salamon Join us to learn how to draw or paint Telopea speciosissima, the beautiful white Waratah. Marta Salamon is a well-known botanical artist and teacher who has a swag of awards to her name, including…
On Sunday 18 August enjoy a Friends Weekend Open House at 2pm to 3.30 pm, in the Elliot Centre - MEMBERS ONLY In September 2017 Gwen and Rodger Elliot travelled to Pennsylvania for an event at ‘Kentuck Knob’ a Frank…
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…
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…
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…
This afternoon coffee, cake and talk event will be held on Saturday 3 August, 2pm to 3.30pm, at the Auditorium, Cranbourne Gardens. Professor Peter Betts will tell us about his journey from plumber’s son in East Gippsland to becoming an…
Join us for this interesting Discovery Day tour, on Monday 12 August, meeting at 430 High Street, Kew. The tour commences at 9.45 for 10 am, and finishes about 3pm. Parking is available in Parkhill Road and High Street. The tour will…
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…
At this session we will meet the riverkeepers who support Melbourne's waterways. The Yarra Riverkeeper, Andrew Kelly, and the Werribee Riverkeeper, John Forrester, will tell us of the voluntary work they do, from enhancing the health of the waterways to minimising or collecting rubbish. As the population…
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’…