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An adult and three young children potting or tending to small plants in a sunny, grassy area at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
11 Apr

Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens: Friend Raising Event

  • Free
  • Activity

Join in for a fun afternoon at Plant Craft Cottage and learn more about the fabulous Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

There will be representatives of all their groups present, including Growing Friends selling plants, demonstrations of craft activities, merchandise for sale and a photography display. Come along and have a cup of tea or coffee and find out more by talking to their convenors and volunteers.

Friends’ volunteers play a significant role in helping raise funds for the Gardens and enjoy being with like minded people doing things they love.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 11 Apr
  • 1pm - 3pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location

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

Open in maps location for Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9650 6398
  • email address: friends@frbgmelb.org.au
  • Visit website for Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens: Friend Raising Event

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All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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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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