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Knotted lengths of naturally dyed fabric.
15 Sep

A Dyer's Treasure Trove: Melbourne Gardens Natural Dye Walk

  • Talk
  • Activity

Join Cathy Trinca for this fascinating walk identifying at least 30 or more different species in the Melbourne Gardens that can be used to provide a natural dye. She will identify the plants, give a brief description of them and which bits are used as a dye substance and what colours that you can get from them.

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather protection, as this walk will cover a large loop of the Gardens.

Please note that any parts of plants found in the Melbourne Botanic gardens may not be picked, harvested or removed. This walk is for observation purposes only.

Refreshments from 9.45am.

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Date Times
Tue 15 Sep
  • 10am - 11am 10:00am - 11:00am

Location

Plant Craft Cottage - Enter via Northern Gate
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
Melbourne
Victoria 3004

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Price and bookings

From $10 to $15

Adult / general $15
Book online for A Dyer's Treasure Trove: Melbourne Gardens Natural Dye Walk

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  • telephone number: 03 9650 6398
  • email address: friends@frbgmelb.org.au
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Guided by Jessep Walk, 75 Years On

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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