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Press Releases15 July 2004 Eucalypt Walk takes shapeConservation Volunteers have planted several thousand plants in the Eucalypt Walk, a major feature in the Australian Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. "It has been fantastic to see this area taking shape, "Chris Russell, Divisional Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, said today. "The Eucalypt Walk will be one of the highlights of the Australian Garden. The volunteers have been planting around the Grass Trees which are some of the most fascinating plants in the Australian Garden." The Eucalypt Walk will lead visitors through woodland zones, where they can explore the story of fire and eucalypts, as well as Indigenous, scientific and historic uses of eucalypts. In addition to a variety of eucalypts, plants featured in the walk will include Xanthorrhoea johnsonii, or Grass Trees, plants that are hundreds of years old; the red flowered Acacia leprosa ‘Scarlet Blaze’; and the perfumed Boronia megastigma. Nearly 100,000 plants will be go in to the Australian Garden, which will open late next year. City of Casey residents interested in planting at the Australian Garden should contact Conservation Volunteers Australia on 03 9686 5554. If you are interested in learning more about the Australian Garden and sharing your passion for plants with others how about Volunteer Guiding or becoming a Master Gardener? For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Australian Garden or the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne please contact the Cranbourne Gardens on (03) 5990 2200 or email rbgc@rbg.vic.gov.au Press Enquiries: |
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.