Gather your botanica-loving friends and family: the Botanica Festival, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria)’s annual celebration of the natural environment, sustainability and gardening, is returning for its fifth year on Sunday 19 May at the iconic Rippon Lea Estate.
Held in partnership with City of Glen Eira Council, Botanica brings together locals, young families, and nature enthusiasts to one of Victoria’s most majestic heritage-listed sites for a lush celebration of nature and gardening.
What’s on
• Browse locally-made artisan products from Rose St. Markets
• Enjoy delicious scones from the Country Women’s Association
• Join informative garden tours and talks, including a panel discussion on the importance of heritage gardens and landscapes.
• Wander the nationally heritage-listed mansion
• Discover the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home on a bird tour.
• Stock up for your garden at the massive plant sale propagated by the Estate’s gardeners
• Enjoy impressive displays from the Bonsai Society of Victoria and the Southern Suburbs Orchid Society
• Plus, so much more!
Entry is by gold coin, with all proceeds going towards supporting the National Trust in conserving and protecting Victoria’s natural, cultural and built heritage.
The event is proudly supported by The City Of Glen Eira
Rippon Lea House and Gardens