Water conservation at the Royal Botanic GardensSince 1994 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. more information    |     
What's On Spring 2009Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne & Australian Garden
Self-guided Fairy and Elf hunt ~ Family Activity | 
| When: | Every day in spring | | Where: | Australian Garden, RBG Cranbourne | | Cost: | FREE with entry to the Australian Garden. | Bookings & enquiries: | Bookings not required.
Tel: (03) 5990 2245 | There are fairies and elves hiding throughout the Australian Garden - can you find them? Pick up a map from the Visitor Centre to help you find these mischievous creatures in the Australian Garden. |
Hey dee ho music in the Children's Garden
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7, 14, 21 & 28 October
4, 11, 18 & 25 November
2 & 9 December
10 - 10.45am
| Where: | The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden | Cost: | $130 for all ten sessions
$65 for five sessions | Bookings & enquiries: | Tel: (03) 9252 2429.
Bookings required.
Maximum 15 children per group. | Sing along with Hey dee ho music as they bring percussion, music and movement to the Children’s Garden. Listen to the rustling of plants, discover the world of bugs and beetles, and dance around the trees in this special music program designed for toddlers. Suitable for children aged 18 months – 2 years. Adult participation is required. Choose from a five or ten-week program. |
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 Consultancy ServiceDrawing on our knowledge and experience based on management of the world renowned Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, we provide expert advice and consultancy for public gardens and landscapes. Plant Census 
Find out what plants grow at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne 
The Online Plant Census Project has won the Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Awards 2007 for Innovation and Excellence in Records Management. Guilfoyle’s Volcano
Originally built under William Guilfoyle’s direction in 1876 as a reservoir for irrigation supply, the structure was designed to represent a volcano, to be viewed as a focal point for the Gardens’ landscape.
Read More 'Guilfoyle’s Volcano' Plant Names  Botanists Roger Spencer, Rob Cross and Peter Lumley have just produced a plain English guide to the use of plant names.
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