ClimateWatch Walk

Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research?

Join their ClimateWatch advocates on this free guided walk to monitor biodiversity at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Learn about indicator species of plants and animals and how climate change is affecting their seasonal behaviour. The data you observe and record will help shape Australia's scientific response to climate change. Make a real difference in your local community. Learn more at climatewatch.org.au.

Do you want to understand how climate change is affecting plants and wildlife and contribute to climate change research?

Birds in the Australian Garden

Discover the wonderful world of the birds that call the Australian Garden home. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how they have shaped the country's forests and wildflowers on a guided tour. See and hear them flying, feeding and nesting as you explore the landscape. Some of the unique species you may come across include the Superb Fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus), the New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) or the Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys).

Free Australian Garden Walk

Venture through the highlights of the Australian Garden, be mesmerised by Australia's unique and beautiful plants and experience this award-winning landscape with an experienced guide. Please note that there will be no Free Australian Garden Walk tours on Fri 3 Apr (Good Friday) and Sun 10 May (Mother's Day).

Gardens for Wildlife and Bandicoots

Cranbourne Gardens is a unique haven for endangered Southern Brown Bandicoots, along with a wide array of native wildlife. Enjoy a guided walk through the Australian Garden to learn all about these marvelous marsupials, and be empowered to transform your own garden into an oasis for wildlife including native bees, butterflies, birds and more. Whether you live in the bush or the heart of the city, learn which plants and garden features can support your favourite critters, and some simple steps to act for bandicoots and help them thrive in the suburbs. Participants will also receive a complimentary wildlife gardening booklet. Proudly supported by the Melbourne Strategic Assessment Program.

Flora Australis

Come and discover together! Because Australia is such an ancient continent, our plants have a long and fascinating history that has resulted in a unique and diverse flora. The Flora Australis walking tour will take us on a journey through deep time across our fascinating country as we discover the Gondwanan origins and evolution of our remarkable flora. Along our way we will discover how our plants have adapted to our soils, climates and of course fire. We begin at the Lilypad Bridge and pass through the Gondwana, Weird and Wonderful and Arid Gardens. As we walk along Eucalypt Walk on our way back to the Visitor Centre, we consider the First Nations peoples' knowledge and use of fire over 65,000 years. We will also consider the more recent and rapid European changes to the land that have impacted our flora.

Forest Therapy Cranbourne

Originating from Japan, Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a preventative health practice that improves and strengthens mental and physical wellbeing. Recognised as a public health practice in Asia and Europe, forest therapy is gaining global acclaim as an evidence-based, cost-effective and natural remedy – a green prescription for a healthier you. You will learn simple nature connection, sensory and creative practices to help calm your mind. Other proven health benefits of forest therapy include boosted immune system, reduced stress levels, regulated pulse and blood pressure and better sleep. For exclusive group experiences, team-building, or staff wellbeing programs please email the Events team at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Presented by Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and In My Nature and the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).