Wander through an Australian forest then down a ferny gully to find some of Victoria's rarest plants. The Rare and Threatened Species Collection is made up of plants from all over Victoria, including the Mallee, the High Country, the rugged Grampian mountains and the cool, wet forests of Gippsland. Find out why plants are classified as common or endangered and what sort of valuables the Millennium seedbank holds. Learn about biodiversity in a time of global climate change and the crucial role of conservation in helping to preserve our natural heritage.

Finding gardening a challenge with current water restrictions? Then consider Californian style gardening. Join us on a tour that will provide practical ideas you can apply at home. Participants will even receive a free plant for their garden. The tour starts with a presentation on the unique features of Californian gardens. After morning tea, we head out to the California Collection with curator, Tim Wall. Tim will cover the history of the collection and identify the signature plants that could do well in your own home garden. If you have ever dreamed of starting a garden that uses less water but is still exotic, then come along and learn how