Water conservation at the Royal Botanic Gardens

Every drop counts
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Since 1995 the Royal Botanic Gardens has led the way in water conservation for large landscapes.

RBG Melbourne is recognised as one of the world’s finest botanic gardens. There are over 10,000 species and 50,000 individual plants in the 38 hectare gardens, including trees and plants of great cultural value. Many of these plants are irreplaceable, endangered or even extinct in the wild. It is important that the survival of these plants is guaranteed by an adequate supply of water.

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What's On Winter 2008

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and The Australian Garden

Tea and camellias
	When:	10am - 12noon Friday 1 August Sunday 10 August Friday 15 August Sunday 24 August Friday 29 August
	Where:	Meet at the Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate.
	Cost:	$10 adults, $8 concession
	Bookings & enquiries:	Tel: (03) 9252 2429. Bookings required. Group bookings can be made by special arrangement.
Did you know that the leaves at the bottom of your tea cup come from a Camellia? Join us as we demystify some tea leaves in this colourful winter walk through the Gardens' stunning Camellia Collection. Discover historic cultivars, hybrids and lesser-known Camellia species then warm up with a cup of tea at The Terrace.

Tropical Hothouse

'Escape winter and retreat to the warm, humid tropics inside the Tropical Hothouse. Experience the feeling of walking through dense vegetation and discover the weird and wonderful plants of the tropical rainforests. Take a step back in time and be astonished by early plant life, which has evolved from before dinosaurs roamed the earth.

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Vital Plants • Botanical Marvels • Plant Evolution