About

The Heritage listed Burnley Gardens date back to 1860 when the Horticulture Society of Victoria established experimental gardens. The aim was to introduce new plants to the colonies, and to promote botanical and horticultural science. The land was granted to the Society on the basis that the land would always be accessible to the public free of charge, except on exhibition days. The initial design of the gardens was the result of a landscape gardener, Alfred Lynch, winning a design competition.

We will get to enjoy a guided walk by members of the Friends of Burnley who will provide us with the history of the Gardens and its plants, some of which are as old as the Gardens themselves. Three of the trees are on the National Tree Register as Significant Trees.

LEADERS: Guides from the Friends of Burnley

DATE: Tuesday 3 March

TIME: 5:30 pm followed by BYO portable picnic

LOCATION: University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus, 500 Yarra Boulevard, Burnley

Note: Parking is on Yarra Boulevard. Some 2P parking on the Gardens side of Yarra Boulevard, paid parking on other areas.

MEETING POINT: Meet on the lawn area in front of the Reception/Main Admin Building (labeled A on the attached map)

BRING: Walking shoes, picnic gear and name tag

COST: Free to members and friends, but bookings essential

Date

Location

University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus
500 Yarra Boulevard, Burnley Vic 3121

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