The Pookila (Pseudomys novaehollandiae) has not been recorded at what has become the RBGV Cranbourne site since 1976 and was thus considered locally extinct. There was probably a complex play of extinction factors but predation…
Are you considering a trip to Sicily? Or did you watch a recent SBS program on Michael Portillo’s visit to Sicily and would like to learn more, especially from a Friend’s perspective? 19 Friends led by fellow Friend Alf Reina…
Rejuvenating a National Treasure: The Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum The Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum (BBGA) occupies a unique place in Australia’s horticultural history as the nation’s first botanic garden dedicated exclusively to Australian plants. Renowned for its legacy…
Jilliga Ash Eucalyptus stenostoma Conservation Field Trip In October 2025, Amy Downie (Horticulturist, Melbourne Gardens) and Ollie Sherlock (Natural Systems Officer, Cranbourne Gardens) supported the Threatened Species Conservancy on a conservation mission to save the endangered Jilliga Ash Eucalyptus stenostoma which grows…
Our National Parks: A history and their future. Victoria's National Park estate has been fought for and won over many years. What threats are they are under from development and under funding? Join us this August at the Elliot Center for…